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Lac Boisseau Guide

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1. Lac Boisseau 35 routes in Crag

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Stagionalità

Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 46.182028, -74.810877

sommario

Unique rock type for the region, wild pristine lake with no direct road access, so no boats on the lake. Very quiet spot.

descrizione

Sport crag. A lot of moderate to hard routes, very few easy routes. Ideal for the 5.10 climber, not so much for beginners. The routes are well equipped. Bring a stick clip, as some route have so pretty high first bolt!

limitazioni per l'accesso

The area is owned by the municipality of La Conception. Climbing is permitted even though there isn't any official agreement yet. Prepare to maybe pay acess at parking.

avvicinamento

Take the Alléluia Trail, cross the bridge, follow the edge of the lake, pass a few campsites, and keep walking untill you see a natural path to the wall. The wall is roughly 50 meter away from the lake, it is visible from the trail.

dove alloggiare

Don't camp in the parking. Camp at Montagne d'Argent's campsite, it's much nicer, there is water, toilets, shelters and fires.

There is also a variety of camping spot at the beginning of the lake and along the approach.

etica

Wear a helmet also to belay there is some loose rock, kids=helmet ALL the time at the cliff, bring a stick-clip, top-rope on your equipement, pick up your garbage, no fires at the crag, no chipping, absolutely no dry tooling! no stupid/dangerous/crazy dogs... only cool ones!

storia

The crag was re-discovered in 2004 by Guy Parent after a long search with the few info available. Guy Parent, Charles Pechousek, Eric Paquet, Socrate Badeau and Emanuel Crevier were the main the openers of the " Golden age" of that development period. Later on, local climbers, like Jean-Dominique Saudan, opened a few lines.

1.1. Far left 2 routes in Sector

Summary:
Tutti Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 46.182052, -74.811724

descrizione

Two very short routes

avvicinamento

just walk to the far left side when you reach the wall of the crag. Two short routes, steep face leading to a small roof. Fun and athletic moves.

RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 Rock the Cradle

Hard

Tracciata: E.Crevier, 2006

FFA: E.Crevier, 2006

FA: 2006

5.11c Sportiva 15m, 5
2 Gorgeous

Tracciata: Unknown, 2004

FFA: guy parent, 2004

FA: guy parent, 2004

5.10c Sportiva 15m, 4

1.2. Three Sister's 9 routes in Sector

Summary:
Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 46.182041, -74.811471

descrizione

Good area for beginners/warm up. A few moderate routes from 5.8 to 5.10

avvicinamento

Left of the approach trail

RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 Cinq à sept

A nice affordable face on the left side of the Three Sisters’ Wall. Mixed route with 3 bolts, standard rack up to C4 #2, retrobolted rap/belay station.

FA: Unknown & around 2000

FFA: Unknown & around 2000

5.7 Trad mista 24m, 3
2 L'Incognito

Watch out for ledges falls

FA: around 2000 & A good friend of mine

FFA: around 2000, 2000

5.10d Sportiva 22m, 9
3 Smell the Magic

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FA: Unknown, 2006

FFA: C. Pechousek, 2006

5.10c Sportiva 22m, 9
4 La salope

This errosion crack was filled with black earth, it took forever to clean.

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FA: Unknown, 2006

FFA: C. Pechousek/ B. Tessier, 2006

5.10c Sportiva 22m, 9
5 Bricks are Heavy

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FA: Unknown, 2006

FFA: C. Pechousek, 2006

5.9 Sportiva 22m, 9
6 Sortie coté jardin

Folow the micro crack right of the glue-ins of Bricks are Heavy, at the small roof traverse right to the ledge, climb the big left facing diedral, continu to the top vertical wall by the left and exit on the ledge at the v crack (crux). Was climbed before Überhang was bolted.

Location

Between Bricks are Heavy and Brothers in Arms, rap from trees

Protection

full trad, no anchors, micro taper nuts to C4 #5

FA: Eric Paquet et Myriam Paquet

Tracciata: 2013

FFA: Eric Paquet et Myriam Paquet, 2013

5.8 Trad 26m
7 Überhang

Start in the small roof and follow the face until you reach a small ledge finish the line in the big crack.

FFA: H.De Grantmont, Set 2017

FA: H.De Grandmont & Patrick Iseli, Set 2017

Tracciata: H.De Grandmont & Patrick Iseli, 18 Set 2017

5.10a Sportiva 23m, 7
8 Brothers in Arms

Tricky start right underneath the small roof left of the tree. The route is equipped with two relays 1.5m away from each other for a reason: the route is 5.10a, but the last move is a solid 5.10d.

Tracciata: C. Pechousek & E. Paquet, 2005

FFA: Crevier & to the top belay, 2005

FA: Parent, 2005

5.10+ Sportiva 23m, 9
9 Arbre'd and Dangerous

Last climb to the right of the sector, starts right behind the tree very close to the wall. Using the tree is permitted. Slightly run out toward the end. Easiest route of the sector.

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FFA: C. Pechousek, 2006

FA: 2006

5.8 Sportiva 23m, 7

1.3. Main Wall 11 routes in Sector

Summary:
Tutti Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 46.181990, -74.811153

descrizione

This is where the magic happens. Chérubin is often very busy, so get here early if you want a shot a this classic 5.12

avvicinamento

The climb in front of the approach trail is Rêve orange

RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 31 degrés celsius

4 bolts and a anchor equipped with rappel ring. Short and nice small roof to pass. The crux is the roof.

FFA: Hugues De Grandmont, Lug 2019

FA: Hugues De Grandmont, Lug 2019

5.10a/b Sportiva 8m, 4
RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
2 Rêve orange

Hard, less flashed then Chérubin...

Tracciata: Eric Paquet & re-equiped by Eric Paquet

FA: guy parent, 2004

FFA: 2005 & Flashed by a guy from MEC, 2005

5.11d Sportiva 24m, 7
3 Parcours de vautours

Traverse that starts right of Rêve orange to the belay of Chérubin

Tracciata: Unknown

FFA: JD Saudan, 2007

5.13 Sportiva 26m, 7
4 Aborigène

FA: guy parent

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FFA: guy parent, 2006

5.12 Sportiva 18m, 5
5 Swiss Knight

Link-up Aborigène to Chérubin

Tracciata: Unknown

FFA: JD Saudan, 2007

5.12d Sportiva 18m, 6
6 Chérubin

Tracciata: Unknown, 2005

FA: guy parent, 2005

FFA: guy parent, 2005

5.12a Sportiva 18m, 6
7 10 jours à Boisseau

Link-up from Chérubin to Aborigène. The name appeared on the web in 2010

Tracciata: 2006

FFA: unknown, 2006

5.12a Sportiva 19m, 6
8 Klaxon / AKA The Beginning

FA: E.Crevier

Tracciata: E.Crevier

FFA: Cédric Gaudry, 2007

5.12+ Sportiva
9 Zenetik

Tracciata: Unknown

FFA: M Fontaine/JD Saudan, 2008

5.13+ Sportiva
RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
10 The Raven

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FFA: Pechousek, 2006

5.10a Sportiva 21m, 7
11 The Philosopher's Stone

High and exposed first bolt. Stick clip recommended. Fun route with overhanging action, creative moves and big jugs! 5 of the 7 bolts used to be equipped with permadraws, they've been removed but chains they were attached to remain.

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FFA: C. Pechousek, 2007

5.10c Sportiva 22m, 7

1.4. The Roof 4 routes in Sector

Summary:
Tutti Arrampicata sportiva

avvicinamento

Starts 50 meters right of the main wall, past a do not pass beware of falling rocks sign

RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 Napolitaine

Tracciata: Unknown

FA: S. Badeau

FFA: S. Badeau

5.12+ Sportiva 21m, 8
2 Polichinelle

Tracciata: C. Pechousek, E. Paquet & 2006

FA: guy parent & 2006, 2006

FFA: C. Pechousek / E. Paquet, 2007

5.11a Sportiva 22m, 2, 9
3 Téquila Sunrise

Clip Stick recommandé !

Tracciata: Patrick Iseli & H.De Grandmont, Giu 2017

FA: Patrick Iseli, Lug 2017

5.11 Sportiva 16m, 5
4 Chimérique

FA: S. Badeau

Tracciata: Unknown, 2006

FFA: S. Badeau, 2006

5.10d Sportiva 21m, 8

1.5. Right of the roof 4 routes in Sector

Summary:
Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad
RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 Mouche-cochon

Originaly a project in mix that was climbed in trad. The route would need bolt(s) at the end because there is no protection... Open project again!

FFA: Yontanka Tafari around 2009

Tracciata: Unknown, 2007

FA: B. Tessier, 2007

5.10- Trad mistaProgetto 16m, 2
RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
2 Viagra Crimpy Monkey Slap

Tracciata: Unknown, 2007

FA: C or B, 2007

FFA: C. Pechousek / B. Cartwright, 2007

5.11- Sportiva 16m, 6
3 Touched by an Anvil

Tracciata: Inconnu, 2007

FA: C.Pechousek, 2007

FFA: C. Pechousek, 2007

5.10d Sportiva 16m, 6
4 Lost in Translation

Tracciata: Unknown, 2007

FA: C. Pechousek, 2007

FFA: C. Pechousek, 2007

5.10- Sportiva 19m, 8

1.6. Upper Tiers 5 routes in Sector

Summary:
Tutti Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 46.182447, -74.811905

descrizione

Lower angled cliffs on top of Three Sister's and Main wall

avvicinamento

Walk up at the extreme left (flags), 50 meters left of "Rock the Cradle"

RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 Collaboration

Leftmost route in this section. The first half is a good 5.7/5.8 warm-up; the 2nd is a boulder problem at height.

  1. 5.8. Climb slab past 6 bolts to an anchor 13m, 6bolts.

  2. 5.10c Scramble to the base of the roof, then climb up and over to a second anchor. 13m, 5 bolts.

FA: unknown

Tracciata: Patrick Iseli, 2016

5.10c Sportiva 26m, 2, 11
2 Le Parcours de L'Ange

Run-out from last bolt to anchor. Very loose hand sized block at the right just before the anchor. Parasite route of Carmen, uses same anchor and is 4 feet to the left on a 100 m wide wall.

Recommend repelling as rope can get caught in loose block on lowering.

Tracciata: unsafe incompetent oportunist.

5.10a Sportiva 18m, 7
3 Carmen

Second route from the left, situated in the center of the sector. The guidebook shows that it shares the anchor with Bruno, it would be more natural to continue straight into the finish of Parcours d'ange. Still, the route lacks of its own character and melts into its neighbours.

FA: unknown & around 2000

Tracciata: unknown & around 2000

FFA: unknown & around 2000

5.9 Sportiva 25m, 7
4 Bruno

3rd route from the left, situated in the center of the sector.

FA: unknown & around 2000

Tracciata: unknown & around 2000

FFA: unknown & around 2000

5.9 Sportiva 25m, 6
5 L'Angélique 5.9 Sportiva 16m, 7

1.7. Dive Rock 0 routes in Sector

descrizione

Mini deep water solo/dive rock on the side of the lake, best spot for a swim.

avvicinamento

Continue on the lake side trail for about 500 meters past the cliff for a great dive in the lake!

note per la calata

Check water level before diving

2. Index by grade

Grade Stars Name Style Pop Area
5.7 Cinq à sept Trad mista 24m, 3 1.2. Three Sister's
5.8 Arbre'd and Dangerous Sportiva 23m, 7 1.2. Three Sister's
Sortie coté jardin Trad 26m 1.2. Three Sister's
5.9 Bricks are Heavy Sportiva 22m, 9 1.2. Three Sister's
Bruno Sportiva 25m, 6 1.6. Upper Tiers
Carmen Sportiva 25m, 7 1.6. Upper Tiers
L'Angélique Sportiva 16m, 7 1.6. Upper Tiers
5.10- Lost in Translation Sportiva 19m, 8 1.5. Right of the roof
Mouche-cochon Trad mistaProgetto 16m, 2 1.5. Right of the roof
5.10a Überhang Sportiva 23m, 7 1.2. Three Sister's
The Raven Sportiva 21m, 7 1.3. Main Wall
Le Parcours de L'Ange Sportiva 18m, 7 1.6. Upper Tiers
5.10a/b 31 degrés celsius Sportiva 8m, 4 1.3. Main Wall
5.10c Gorgeous Sportiva 15m, 4 1.1. Far left
La salope Sportiva 22m, 9 1.2. Three Sister's
Smell the Magic Sportiva 22m, 9 1.2. Three Sister's
The Philosopher's Stone Sportiva 22m, 7 1.3. Main Wall
Collaboration Sportiva 26m, 2, 11 1.6. Upper Tiers
5.10d L'Incognito Sportiva 22m, 9 1.2. Three Sister's
Chimérique Sportiva 21m, 8 1.4. The Roof
Touched by an Anvil Sportiva 16m, 6 1.5. Right of the roof
5.10+ Brothers in Arms Sportiva 23m, 9 1.2. Three Sister's
5.11- Viagra Crimpy Monkey Slap Sportiva 16m, 6 1.5. Right of the roof
5.11a Polichinelle Sportiva 22m, 2, 9 1.4. The Roof
5.11c Rock the Cradle Sportiva 15m, 5 1.1. Far left
5.11 Téquila Sunrise Sportiva 16m, 5 1.4. The Roof
5.11d Rêve orange Sportiva 24m, 7 1.3. Main Wall
5.12a 10 jours à Boisseau Sportiva 19m, 6 1.3. Main Wall
Chérubin Sportiva 18m, 6 1.3. Main Wall
5.12 Aborigène Sportiva 18m, 5 1.3. Main Wall
5.12d Swiss Knight Sportiva 18m, 6 1.3. Main Wall
5.12+ Klaxon Sportiva 1.3. Main Wall
Napolitaine Sportiva 21m, 8 1.4. The Roof
5.13 Parcours de vautours Sportiva 26m, 7 1.3. Main Wall
5.13+ Zenetik Sportiva 1.3. Main Wall
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