Rock climbing: multi-ptich route up the Piliers de la Pointe du Midi or Pointe Dzerat

Col de la Colombière, Massif Bornes Aravis, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

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Pointe du Midi's multiple pillars form a superb and amazing cliff band 250 m high. Climbing of moderate difficulty.

Altitude: 1900 m (base of route)
Height of routes: 250 m
Number of routes: 10
Route rating/difficulty: 3c: 2, 4a: 4, 4b: 4, 5c: 7, 5a: 6, 5b: 7, 5c: 19, 6a: 10, 6b: 3, 6c: 2, 7a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: southeast facing,
Approach: 1 hour
To consider:
All routes are bolted with 12 mm bolts.
Bring 50 m double ropes, 12 quickdraws, a helmet, and good approach shoes.

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

Services

Car park

Rates

Free

Guidebooks available for sale at the Tourism Office.

Openings

From 1 May 2025 until 31 October 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Rock climbing: multi-ptich route up the Piliers de la Pointe du Midi or Pointe Dzerat

Col de la Colombière, Massif Bornes Aravis, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

04 50 02 78 20

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Access

Ask for information at the Tourism Office or refer to the guidebook to locate the different climbing areas.

Park at Col de la Colombière pass. Follow the trail that leads to the Grottes de Montarquis ("Grotte" means "Cave"). 600 to 700 meters after the Colombière farms, just prior to reaching a large boulder, head left on to a another trail (you will see a sign that reads "Voies d'escalade," which translates to "climbing routes") that at first parallels the prior trail, then heads up a small gully, over a small rock slide, leading you to a small pass. From there continue towards a yellow colored cliff band. Go around this cliff band to the right by heading up a couloir that's located just behind a tree growing right next to a large boulder. Average approach time: 1 hour from Col de la Colombière pass. A somewhat strenuous approach that requires good footwear and a healthy dose of caution.