3.8 km away
Barre des Écrins, W Ridge
A classic mountaineering journey to the top of the most southerly 4000m peak in the Alps
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Grande Ruine : Pointe Brevoort 3765 m. - Jour 2
Briançon
La Grande Ruine qui culmine à la Pointe Brevoort (3765 m) est une jolie course d’initiation en neige, assez courte depuis le refuge Planchard
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 676 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 18 km, 676 vertical metres of ascent and 1788 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons, glacier kit, climbing shoes and wires and friends to complete it safely.
Description
De part sa position privilégiée, à mi chemin entre la Barre des Ecrins et la Meije, sur la ligne de partage des eaux entre Romache et Vénéon, la Grande Ruine constitue un incomparable belvédère sur le massif des Ecrins et l'Oisans versant Vénéon.
Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
- Climbing Shoes
- Wires and Friends
Similar routes nearby
8 km away
Approach to the Écrins Hut
A long steep walk to a finely situated hut in full view of the obvious objective for many visitors
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 54 m
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Guidebooks in this area
6 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking