Routes as ice in Val d'Aosta

An icefall that develops right over the main road of the valley! P1 starts at the bottom of the avalanche protector "Lays" that covers that section of road. It's the hardest pitch, nearly vertical pillar with anchor on the left. Two easier pitches follow, but are not visible from the road. Virtually no approach. Please park you car sensibly as that road is quite trafficked.

A lovely introductory icefall, with a very short approach. It's equipped with lots of anchors along the way and can be curtained virtually anywhere.

Megaclassic, with many possible variations. Often crowded, to be avoided on the weekend. It forms rather early and also in relatively warm winters.

Variation of the original Patrì (left). Same as above until the last section, then follow the pillar on the right.

As above, then go for the middle pillar, if it formed that winter.

Further along than Patrì, with a long uphill approach. Also fairly busy.

Cascade incontournable. Un degré 6 étalon ou seulement 5+? La cascade peu se gravir par chacun de ses flancs. Plusieurs relais sont maintenant en place. L1: 45m, grand mur soutenu, relais à droit (et à gauche !) dans le rocher (deux relais successifs à peu distance à droite) L2 : 30m, glace souvent travaillé, 90°, délicat, relais confortable dans la grotte à droite. L3 : 20m, traverser vers la gauche pour gravir par son centre le cigare terminal de ce premier ressaut, 15m à 90° (aérien), relais sur chaque rive. Le deuxième ressaut est rarement parcouru et c'est dommage, car l'escalade y est belle; il restitue à la cascade toute son ampleur. Il faut remonter le petit couloir pour attendre les deux murs terminaux. Rappels équipés.

Ambiance assurée dans du "pas trop dur". L1 : 45m, 70°, relais a droite ou gauche. L2 : 40m, 85° et court passage a 90°. L3 : 35m, 60/70°. Rappels équipés

Classic route with short access (30m)

The direct start of Pattinaggio Artistic. Does not form every year.

Another mega-classic. This is the top half of the waterfall, which is usually in solid conditions. For the bottom half, there are plenty of (hard) variations.

A great classic, and the longest route in Cogne.

Popular classic route.

The first icefall from the walk in on the right (LHS facing the river flow)