Hello gangolf, just a word to say that we haven't seen any rope in the west face of paglia orba from col des Maures ; I would advise to take a rope, especially in early season when the chimneys are still full of snow.
Regards.
Thanks Thomas! I was there in 2001 and I suppose the rope has died away. There wasn't much of it left when I used it anyway. On the other hand I wouldn't have been able to climb the chimney at that time so I'm glad it hang there.