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Traverse of the Grandes Jorasses, Day 1
A long and very committing route of the highest calibre
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 902 m
- Descent
- 430 m
The Rochefort Ridge, AD 2, III, 200m 2-3 hrs
Alpine Climbing Difficult
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 4 km, the route covers 6.7 km, 827 vertical metres of ascent and 827 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
Classic alpine traverse from Rifugio Torino to Aiguillle de Rochefort.
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+
23 m away
A long and very committing route of the highest calibre
Severe Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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A megaclassic rite of passage for the budding N Face alpinist.
Severe Alpine Climbing
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Difficult Alpine Climbing
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Moderate 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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An unforgettable journey through complex terrain for the 4000m peak connoisseur
Difficult Alpine Climbing
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