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A well-frequented sector of fine slab-climbing with a handful of longer routes tackling the walls above. Many of the routes on the Grande Dalle were put up over twenty years ago, and a few are starting to show signs of age, particularly the starts. The rock is solid, compact grey limestone with limited features, resulting in climbing that is both technical and absorbing. To the uninitiated the grades might feel a bit stiff, but persevere and you will be rewarded with some superb and unlikely moves. Be sure to bring your stickiest shoes, a good set of calves and as much technique as you can muster! Guidebook page 89.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
1 |
L'envie folle (La Dalette) A short offering on the far left. | 1 Stars Technical | 5 |
2 |
Pendule pour l'enfer 1) 5, 2) 4+. A nice two-pitcher with an engaging first pitch. | 2 Stars Technical | 5 |
3 |
Tché-tché en lunule 1) 5, 2) 5. The first pitch is steep but with good holds most of the way. The second pitch is slightly easier. | 1 Stars | 5 |
4 |
La voie de Philippe 1) 6a+, 2) 6a. A well protected 'bloc' move on the first pitch is the meat of this one. Ring bolts. | 2 Stars Technical Crimpy | 6a+ |
5 |
Trop sérieux s'abstenir 1) 4, 2) 5+. A short cruxy second pitch, or do it in one. | 2 Stars Technical | 5+ |
6 |
Bathroom The start on small pockets and smears is slippery, easier above. | 2 Stars Technical | 6a |
7 |
Messie c'est bleussipo Head off just right of a vertical crack. | 1 Stars Reachy | 5+ |
8 |
Hacuna matata Climb the first half of the previous route and follow the crack rightward for a harder finale. | 2 Stars Reachy Technical | 5+ |
9 |
Le ratichon blagueur Fine thin climbing 6m to the right of the previous route. | 2 Stars Crimpy | 6a+ |
10 |
Chute libre 1) 6c+, 2) 6c+, 3) 7a. Classic hard slab climbing leads to steeper stuff above. The upper pitches see few ascents and should be... | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy Fluttery | 7a |
11 |
Engagez-vous y disaient! Another fine route with a hard move near the top. Ring bolts. | 2 Stars Crimpy | 6b+ |
12 |
Voleur de corde More absorbing moves with a steep start on undercut holds. | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6a |
13 |
Roujas 2 Top 50 A superb outing on immaculate slabs featuring delicate moves in exposed positions. 1) 5+. Climb fairly directly on pockets... | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | 6a+ |
14 |
Roujas 3 1) 5+, A thin slab and delicate broken corner lead to a belay. 2) 6a/A0. There are two options from the belay, both of... | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6a |
15 |
Vidéo gag A good wandering line, shorter but worthwhile. | 2 Stars Technical Crimpy | 5+ |
16 |
Gag A More direct and a touch harder than its neighbour to the left. | 1 Stars Technical Crimpy | 5+ |
17 |
Les racines du ciel 1) 6a+, 2) 7a. The second pitch is a steep sustained slab. | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 7a |
18 |
Maya | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 7a |
19 |
Petite fleur | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | 7c |
20 |
Salut les boulots The last route is further up the gully. | 2 Stars Pumpy | 7a+ |