- Activities:
- Min / max altitude:1127m / 1430m
- Elevation gain / loss:+300m
- Altitude where difficulties start:1380
- Difficulties lenght:55m
- Main facing:N
- Route type:return trip / abseil down
- Global rating:AD+
- Commitment grade:II
- Ice climbing grade:3
- Quality of in-place protection:P2 (partially bolted)
Summits, passes, lakes and cliffs:
Cascades du Reposoir 1430m r
Access points:
La Côte David (Le Reposoir) 1122m r
Approach45m
Follow the road from Le Reposoir towards the Col de la Colombière, At the third hairpin take a little road which passes by the La Côte David to end at a bridge crossing the Foron river. From the parking, cross the bridge and head southwards. You go through a forest to reach a meadow from where you can clearly see the icefalls. There are three main lines. This route takes the line further right, to the right of "Ligne du Droite".
Route
| P1 | 40m : 3 or 3+ with several vertical steps. Bolt belay either on the left or in a niche on the right. |
|---|---|
| P2 | 15m : 5m vertical then 85° (Grade 4) - Tree belay on the right. |
Descent
Abseil back down the route
Remarks:
Avalanche risk from the large slopes above.
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