The routesClassic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
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Albice - Grand Combin ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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WI 5+ M7
The Ollomont valley with its mixed climbs is a true paradise; away from the more famous crowded areas, below Mont Vela and Grand Combin are a flurry of icefalls immersed in absolute tranquility. Albice ascends to the left of Pat...
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4/II
Pleasant and short icefall which varies from a slab start to a free standing finish.
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Alpentzu - Monte Rosa ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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I/3
This was the first ice fall in Gressoney ascended by Alessandro Jaccod, the father of piolet-traction in Valle d'Aosta. Once you've reached the path it's well worth spending 10 minutes visiting the old village from which the icefall gets its...
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Alta tensione ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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II/5+
The route takes a line on the extreme righthand side of the drip. After a brief 7m vertical start follow a ramp right to the base of the vertical section. Climb another 5 or 6 meters and belay protected from...
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An... Ice Surprise - Combe Maudite ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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M7, WI5, A1+, III
A very demanding route which requires a good level of familiarity with drytooling and placing gear. It has the potential of becoming a classic route in its genre.
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Antares - Gruppo del Gran Paradiso ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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II/3, 3+
Beautiful mid grade ice climb which is never steeper than 90°. The cave on the second pitch is highly evocative.
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Attese disattese ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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I/5
Beautiful and slender free-standing drip first ascended after the first repeat of “Cohésion zero”. If the drip is too precarious, it is possible to protect the start using the plants on the side.
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Bonne année - Gruppo del M.te Rosa ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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II/4
Nice sunny climb, not to be missed. Carefully assess the period and stability if the ice. The final belay is difficult to find, search for it beneath a small overhang on the left. This is a 5 star icefall... or...
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Burian - Paretone di Chevril ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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WI5 R M8
Given the right conditions, the route is a very varied and fun outing that provides committing but never extremely dangerous climbing. The ambient feels like it’s on a big mountain face, despite it’s modest height. Since there’s no phone coverage...
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Cadarese Hot Spring - Val d'Ossola ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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II/4+ 5
Obvious drip, clearly visible from the road which leads to Val Formazza. The icefall offers interesting, pleasant climbing close to a granite quarry and close to the Premia spa at Cadarese.
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Candela di Senden - Monte Rosa ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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I/4+
The first 30m are great, but then the climbing becomes slightly less interesting. An excellent end-of-the-day climb.
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Candelabro del coyote - Gran Paradiso ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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II/4+
The first clean step is followed by an extremely aesthetic though somewhat short free standing drip on the second pitch.
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Candelone di Patry - Valnontey - Cogne ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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II/4+,5
Candelone di Patry is certainly a more beautiful finish than Patry Classica, but somewhat more serious. The great 50m pitch is a fantastic combination to the first part of Patry up into the amphitheatre.
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Cascata del Monzino - Mont Blanc ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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3+
Pleasant ice climb to the right of the via ferrata that leads to the Monzino hut in Val Veny on the Italian side of Mont Blanc. Repeats will require a period of intense cold and no snow above the drip...
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II/3
Pleasant icefall, free of objective dangers and, thanks to its easy access, ideal for those with little time. To finish off the day, climb some pitches in the gully below.
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Cascata di Rochemolles - Vallone di Rochemolles ![](/res/img/star.svg)
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III/3+
Beautiful icefall which unfortunately cannot be climbed very often as the right conditions are dictated by a series of different variables. The icefall can only be climbed in safety after an extended freeze and little fresh snow on the upper...
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