Super nice ridge climb with moderate approach. Easy climbing at all times but relatively exposed in many parts. Short roping techniques required.
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2965m |
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787 m |
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7,1 km |
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7:15 h |
Crochues Traverse is a superb little route with lots of scrambling and exposed sections. Never too difficult.
Consider crampons and ice axe for approach and decent if there is still a lot of snow and it might be frozen.
Traverse can be combined with topping Aiquille du Belvedere. This second route starts out with lots of nice scrambling, but rock quality deteriorates towards the summit drastically. Can’t recommend this extension.
Regardless of the route chosen, decent from the Col des Dards to Lac Blanc and back to lift from there.
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Last part of the approach. Quite steep snow! Last of the aproach. You have to go squeeze through a small opening between the rocks. Start of the route. Easy chimney with some old pitons. Few cams or nuts recommended. View of the main ridge and top. Route goes down and left and then back up to the top seen in the picture. End of the traverse. Belvedere on the left side of the picture. Approach from Index lift.
