4.2 km away
Les Bans, ENE Ridge
A fine and complex route on an isolated and beautiful mountain
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Les Rouies, Voie de la Mafia
Gap
Combination of alpine climbing, Ebike and flying down. WARNING : don't follow our descent track as it is a paragliding track in the air
Alpine Climbing Severe
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 18 km, 2156 vertical metres of ascent and 2934 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons, quickdraws, glacier kit, climbing shoes and wires and friends to complete it safely.
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Description
The Rouies face is about 800m of climbing with the 400m of the base of the face, a 200m of steeper climbing and the two last 200m of easy climbing. It's a committing route as you can't go down nor abseil the route. Only go when the weather is stable and the route dry.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep, sustained and serious terrain on rock/ice. Routes will be long, exposed and possibly committing. D, D+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Quickdraws
- Glacier kit
- Climbing Shoes
- Wires and Friends
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