La Mamule tops out at 2404 m, and is the summit that separates the Grande Forclaz and Mont Charvet coombs.
Altitude: 2000 m (base of route)
Height: 400 m
Number of routes: 13
Route rating/difficulty: 4b: 1, 5a: 2, 5b: 4, 5c: 10, 6a: 4, 6b: 6, 6c: 7, 7a: 8, 7b: 3, 7c: 2, 8a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southwest facing, in the shade in the morning, sunny and potentially very hot in the afternoon.
Approach: 1 hour 30 minutes
To consider:
A series of 4 towers made up of fantastic, bulletproof limestone, the routes consist of a mix of technical face climbing, steep vertical pockets, and even friction slabs. Bring 50 m double ropes and 14 quickdraws.
Descend via the steep couloir to viewer's right of the routes (bring your approach shoes with you on the climb).
Topo: information from the Aravis guidebook (28 climbing areas, 600 routes, 1400 pitches), which you can purchase through the Compagnie des Guides des Aravis (Aravis guide service) - www.compagnie-guides-aravis.com
Height: 400 m
Number of routes: 13
Route rating/difficulty: 4b: 1, 5a: 2, 5b: 4, 5c: 10, 6a: 4, 6b: 6, 6c: 7, 7a: 8, 7b: 3, 7c: 2, 8a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southwest facing, in the shade in the morning, sunny and potentially very hot in the afternoon.
Approach: 1 hour 30 minutes
To consider:
A series of 4 towers made up of fantastic, bulletproof limestone, the routes consist of a mix of technical face climbing, steep vertical pockets, and even friction slabs. Bring 50 m double ropes and 14 quickdraws.
Descend via the steep couloir to viewer's right of the routes (bring your approach shoes with you on the climb).
Topo: information from the Aravis guidebook (28 climbing areas, 600 routes, 1400 pitches), which you can purchase through the Compagnie des Guides des Aravis (Aravis guide service) - www.compagnie-guides-aravis.com
