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12 minsAcross the grassy slope a fine buttress with mid-height overhangs sticks out from the hillside. Vibro is the one to do here though the Direct is also well worth the effort. Guidebook page 352.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Step Buttress 14m. Climb the steps up the left-hand side of the front face then move left to the wide crack above the grass ledge. | 1 Stars | VD |
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Good Vibrations 14m. The left arete of the buttress has a boulder-problem start, some crusty rock and a spectacular finale. Climb the upper... | Reachy | E2 5c |
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Vibrio 16m. Climb the centre of the buttress past a tricky roof (knees?) to reach a thin slot - runners. Make a short technical... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Strong | E1 5b |
4 |
Vibrio Direct 12m. The true finish is short, sharp and well protected but still manages to feel scary. Head slightly right from the runner... | 2 Stars Technical Rounded | E2 6a |
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Twisted Reach 10m. The right hand edge of the buttress via a roof crack, a pocket and an extended reach or two. | 1 Stars Reachy Technical | E4 6b |
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Step Buttress Crack 6m. The short wide crack high on the right to a tufty exit. | VD | |
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Broken Buttress Climb 18m. Starting 5m to the right, trend left up the face on good holds and climb steeply to a ledge and tree belay. Climb onto a... | 1 Stars | S 4a |