The routes

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Hard ice in the rock
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Hard ice in the rock - Gran Paradiso
III/4
Superb route in a grandiose ambience. An extremely satisfying climb. In particularly good seasons the first two pitches form a spectacular hanging drip (70m III 5+). This has happened twice in the last 15 years.
Il circo volante
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Il circo volante - Monte Rosa
I/5+
This short icefall finishes beneath the overhangs to the right of Candela di Senden and rarely comes into condition.
Il Domatore
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Il Domatore - Monte Rosa
I/WI6/R/X
Il Domatore formed in winter 2009/10 thanks to the significant amount of rain which did not fall in previous seasons. The difficulty refers to the first ascent and may change considerably with more or less ice.
Il sentiero dei Troll
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Il sentiero dei Troll - Valnontey - Cogne
II/3
Sentiero dei Troll resembles an iced gully and is a classic icefall in the famous Valnontey valley.
Ipsilon
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Ipsilon
I/2sx, I/3dx
Val Ferret is located close to Courmayeur and offers two mid-grade icefalls which can be reached easily and are, above all, situated in an amazing backdrop. The climbs are located at the foot of Mont Blanc, directly in front of...
Jottnar
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Jottnar - Mont Blanc
VIII, 8
Jottnar is a tricky, not obvious line. A blank canvas of corners and grooves leading back up towards the top of the Cosmiques Arete": four pitches with difficulties up to Scottish grade VIII,8. The 60m fourth pitch leads right onto...
Koala Pirla
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Koala Pirla - Grand Flambeau
TD+, M6
Beatuiful, logical climb up Gran Flambeau; modern style with some delicate moves.
Kuffner Ridge - Frontier Ridge
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Kuffner Ridge - Frontier Ridge - Mont Maudit
IV / D / 55°
One of the most beautiful and classic ridge traverses in the Mont Blanc massif, set in the magnificent high altitude ambient. Varied, up mixed terrain and with snowy sections that are deciedly knife-edge and airy (Gino Buscaini).Were we to define...
La Donna Cannone
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
La Donna Cannone - Monte Rosa
I/5
New icefall which formed in winter 2009/10 thanks to the significant amount of rain which did not fall in previous seasons. The difficulty refers to the first ascent and may change considerably with more or less ice.
La stangata
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
La stangata
III/5+
Climb the drip for circa 30m to where it changes angle. Belay in a niche to the left. Continue for a further 30m to reach the narrowest section of the icefall, where a belay is located with peg and bolt.
La valse à trois manches
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
La valse à trois manches
5/M5/II
Short-lived and varied icefall which rarely comes into condition. La valse à trois manches is the most obvious of the three drips and is characterised by a mixed section to exit behind the curtain.
La Vie in Rosa
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
La Vie in Rosa - Grand Flambeau
TD+, M6
Logical climb up Gran Flambeau, established while the Giro d'Italia visited Mont Blanc. Pitch 3 climbs a magnificent corner; 4 bolts improve safety while breaching the overhang.
Lall In Ice
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Lall In Ice - Monte Chaberton, Cesana Torinese
III/4+/D3
This icefall is comprised of 30m drip which breaches two vertical sections. The first, short and 80°, leads to the icefall proper: a vertical wall, demanding and never banal. The icefall is located in a narrow gorge receives the sun...
Les Dégaines disparu
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Les Dégaines disparu - Torrione d'Entreves
TD-
A little ice and mixed climbing gem, clearly visibile from the Skyway cable car. The couloir is located below Torrione di Entrèves, between Aiguille de la Brenva and the Toula glacier.
Lillaz Gully
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Lillaz Gully - Gran Paradiso
II/4
Superb and varied ice climb in a great winter ambience with views onto Mont Blanc.
Million Reasons
Classic mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
Million Reasons - Aiguille de la Brenva
WI5, M7
Ephemeral mixed modern climb uo the east face of Aiguille de la Brenva.


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