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Sport
Afternoon sun
Uphill
20 minsWindy
The tall white face has a great selection of multi-pitch sport routes, a selection of which is briefly described here. There are several other routes on this face - consult the local guide for further details. Guidebook page 61.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
1 |
Couloir de la faucille 1) 6a, 2) 6b, 3) 4+. The big open groove is another of the early chinks in the cliff's armour. The first pitch can be done on... | 2 Stars | 6b |
2 |
Le pin de gauche 1) 6c, 2) 5+. The direct start to the next route, with a fine first pitch up the wall and through the bulges. | 2 Stars Pumpy | 6c |
3 |
Le pin 1) 5, 2) 5, 3) 5, 4) 5+. Another ancient classic that must have been fun in big boots! The final devious pitch is the crux. | 2 Stars | 5+ |
4 |
L'os 1) 5+, 2) 6b, 3) 4. A long pitch up the blackened groove leads to a harder second one, then easy ground. | 3 Stars Technical | 6b |
5 |
Les cochons dans l'éspace 1) 6a+, 2) 6b+, 3) 7a+, 4) 6c. Sustained and varied - fine climbing. | 3 Stars | 7a+ |
6 |
Plus prés des étoiles 1) 6a, 2) 6b+, 3) 7a, 4) 6c. Another excellent and sustained climb to the same final pitch. | 3 Stars Pumpy | 7a |
7 |
La direct de saint Michel 1) 6b, 2) 5+, 3) 6a. Good climbing up a strong natural line. | 3 Stars | 6b |
8 |
La guillotine 1) 6a, 2) 6c, 3) 6a+. The next major groove-system to a stance below the roof then a rightward exit. A leftward exit is Bonjour... | 3 Stars Pumpy | 6c |
9 |
La bonne mère 1) 4+, 2) 5+, 3) 3+, 4) 4+. The groove and ramp lead to an airy and exciting traverse right to escape the upper bulges. | 3 Stars | 5+ |
10 |
Arête de la corde 1) 4, 2) 5+, 3) 4+, 4) 4. This one is really ancient - 1924! Start at the first groove line on the South Face, accessed via La... | 3 Stars | 5+ |