Routes as alpine in Argentiere glacier

Snow route of 40 degrees can be used in descent.

Steep snow slope. Can be used to descend onto Argentiere glacier after climbing N-face Aiguille des Triolet

50° snow max

A classic ice/snow route. Average angle 55 degrees with sections of up to 65.

A classic ice climb that goes under some hanging glaciers on the North face. Ice up to 65 degrees. Start from Refuge Argentiere 2771m. Long approach on glacier to start of route.

Couloir climbing ice/mixed. Up to 80 degrees ice. Some loose rock and if little ice can be difficult to place protection.

Goulotte climbing on ice, snow and mixed. Fixed belays, rappel down route

Major ice route in isolated location with serious glacier approach. Long descent via Whymper couloir and Glacier to Charpoa hut.

Major ice/mixed route up the north face.

Classic goulotte climbing. Ice up to 80 degrees. Rappel down route.