8 m away
Deant du Geant, 4013m
A popular and exposed route to a stunning granite spire, with epic views.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 725 m
- Descent
- 725 m
A great training route that can be done in either direction, easier N to S as described.
Alpine Climbing Moderate
This is a lovely mixed route, which is relatively straightforward early season when it is snow covered. Loose rock, the descent gully and the bergschrund can be problematic later in the season. From the Torino Hut follow the track heading towards the Dent to Géant, but branch off it to the R, heading for the Col de Rochefort. The ridge starts on your R and is generally easy mixed climbing, with usually avoidable difficulties. There is the odd harder part that may need protection, but mostly you can move together, using the rope and the various spikes for protection. The summit itself is slightly harder, but a fun short diversion from the main ridge, usually with an in situ rappel point at the top. Descending along the ridge, to the S, you avoid a number of tricky parts, usually bypassing them on the Italian side. There are several optional snowy descent couloirs on the French side, to shorten the traverse. If you continue along the ridge to its furthest and lowest point there is another rappel point of 25m, to take you down towards the glacier. It is a short walk back to the hut and lift station.
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+
8 m away
A popular and exposed route to a stunning granite spire, with epic views.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Moderate Alpine Climbing
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Severe Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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An aesthetic short traverse and a good introduction to steeper snow.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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A long and very committing route of the highest calibre
Severe 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.
Severe Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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