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Summary
Limestone
High altitude and north orientation makes this crag ideal for summer. The routes are mostly vertical with some more overhanging or slabby parts.
Description
Afternoon sun
Morning sun
North
Sun: The left sector 'Yellowstone' gets sun in the morning. The other sectors get sun in the late evening.
Access issues
Allowed
Closed usually to July to protect bird nesting
Approach
Climb in
Steep hike
20-30 min
Drive through the village 'Prey d'aval' and continue uphill following the signs for „Col de la Pousterle“ untill you reach a small parking area for 3 cars (
44.8108, 6.5129). There is also a larger parking area 250m before the first one (44.8123, 6.5117).
Follow the small path behind the upper parking area eastbound and downwards till you reach a crossing (
44.8133, 6.5164) at which you should turn right. At the next crossing (44.8134, 6.5185) you can go left for the sector 'Yellowstone' or right for 'Les Boeufs Rouges' and 'Flamme de Pierre'. For 'Les Boeufs Rouges' take the left path at the next crossing and the right one for 'Flamme de Pierre'.
Ethic inherited from France
Park where indicated, take care of the environment, buy the local guidebook when possible (this is one of the ways you can help local route setters), clean up your shoes before climbing, don't spray beta, be polite.
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Author(s): Yann, Martine & J. J. Rolland
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9782958158408
A comprehensive guidebook describing the rock climbing in the Durance Valley around the towns of Briancon, Ailefroide, La Vallouise, L'Argentiere-la-bessee and Guillestre, covering everything from single pitch sport routes to long classic alpine ascents up to 600m long.
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