Tour Ronde, 3792m. Normal Route (E Face)
A relatively short route to a fantastic summit with breathtaking views of the S side of Mont Blanc
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 669 m
- Descent
- 669 m
A great introduction to one of the more accessible N faces in the area.
Alpine Climbing Difficult
This is a popular short N Face that is usually in good condition in the spring and early summer. Late summer and autumn may bring conditions back in, but it is often not good in August. Take the major track from Helbronner, as for the described route Traverse of the Auiguille d’Entrèves, descending to near its lowest point, underneath the Aiguille de Toule. The exact crossing point of the rimaye will vary from year to year, and indeed the face itself can be climbed almost anywhere. In good conditions the most aesthetic line is to go to the R of a rocky buttress in the centre of the face. This leads to a narrow gully that splits the rocks either side, taking you up a few pitches to a snowy crest. In leaner conditions it may be better to go more up the centre of the face, then trending R at the top. Both routes lead to a final snowy crest, then easy rocks to the summit. Descend either E ridge or the W face. Both are marked as the route Traverse of the Aiguille de Toule.
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
A relatively short route to a fantastic summit with breathtaking views of the S side of Mont Blanc
Moderate Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Severe Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Severe Alpine Climbing
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Moderate Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Committed now, you continue your sensational journey, space-walking along the historic ridge.
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