Vias como ice em France

II 4. 100m

L1 : 30m, deux départs possibles, 75/80°, relais à gauche.

L2 : 45m, 65/70° sur 10m, puis neige à 50°, relais à gauche.

L3 : 30m, 85° sur 15m, court passage à 90°, relais à gauche.

Descente équipée, deux rappels rive droite.

III 4+. 100m

3 longueurs. Pas d'équipement en place. Descente par "Chacal bondissant".

II 4. 100m

Pas d'équipement en place. Descente par le couloir.

Fermeture temporaire mai juin 2024Nidification de faucon crécerelle

Mega classic at the crag. Depending on the ice conditions, it can have an easier or more difficult (overhanging icicle) transition on the ice.

The star of the crag, this pillar with a narrow base can, depending on the ice conditions, be in the WI6 (no holes, virgin ice) - WI5 difficulty range.

Mixed route to the right of the L'Tube pillar, features overhanging climbing with a somewhat easier transition to the ice. It can have an easier or more difficult (overhanging icicle) transition on the ice.

The difficulty varies on the amount of ice. between M5+ and M6+.

WI4 or WI5 depending on conditions.

WI4 or WI4+. Just to the right of Cascade du Bourget.

First pitch M3 and second pitch M5.

1:30-2h approach. 4 pitches or 5, depending on preference. 70/80 degree ice, interspersed with long, sustained 85/90 degree sections. The column in the last pitch can be avoided and the route continued to the right.

Leftmost route.

Proposed grade.

Frequented icefall in the Vallon des Pelouses area. Depending on the conditions, features a strenuous, 90 degree vertical water ice section, of 25m, followed by easier, 80-85 degree ice to the top. Three anchors are present at the top, each on bolts. Has a mixed variation next to it.

Mixed variation of the Cristal Salace Waterfall (WI5).

P1: starts on a narrow column to the right of the main ice flow. The mixed section features a delicate crux on a small, hold, which is used for performing a long, reachy move into a good crack. This is later on followed to the left, until reaching the ice and the belay on a good ledge. P2: rejoins the main ice flow to the left, all the way to the top.

Three anchors are featured at the top, each on bolts.

Classic mixed route next to the Sombres Héros Waterfall. Sustained, overhanging climb, on very soft and friable schist, all natural, with no holds visible. Originially M8, it was downgraded to M7+.

Classic icefall in the Ceillac area.

P1: easy, WI2, solo climbing, 30m P2: sustained, WI5/+ column, 30m, which represents the main attraction P3: easy, WI3+, 30/40m

Belays are available both below and above the column, offering multiple possibilities.

Classic mixed line in the cave of Sombres Héros Waterfall.