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Rock climbing: multi-ptich route up the Pointe Percée
Altitude: 2200 m -2400 m (base of routes)
Height: 200-350 m
Number of routes: 30
Route rating/difficulty: 3b: 3, 3c: 3, 4a: 2, 4b: 11, 4c: 5, 5a: 4, 5b: 14, 5c: 21, 6a: 17, 6b: 18, 6c: 15, 7a: 10, 7b: 2
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: north facing and west facing depending on route.
Approach: 1.5-2 hours
To consider:
Frequent afternoon thunderstorms in the summer. Retreat is difficult for routes on the north face.
Bring 50 m double ropes, 12 quickdraws, a helmet...
Topo: information from the Aravis guidebook (28 climbing areas, 600 routes, 1400 pitches), which you can purchase through the Compagnie des Guides des Aravis (Aravis guide service) - www.compagnie-guides-aravis.com
