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Page Type: Route

Location: France, Europe

Lat/Lon: 45.93180°N / 6.98940°E

Route Type: Mixed Rock & Ice

Time Required: A long day

Difficulty: TD/TD+, V

Route Quality: 
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Page By: UlrichPrinz

Created/Edited: Nov 26, 2001 / Nov 26, 2001

Object ID: 155936

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Approach


See Main Page: North Side, Refuge d'Argentiere

Route Description


Books: Eberlein #1151; Griffin 2#71; Rebuffat #82(?)
First Ascent: 20.-21.7.1937 - C.Authenac & F.Tournier
Route Description: mixed, V, mostly IV and III, Scottish 4/5 in ice, 1100m, 12-15h - Minimal objective danger
Report: A weekend in the Alps North East Spur of the Droites by John Hawkins.

Essential Gear


Complete Alpine Equipment: Ice Screws, Friends, Nuts, pitons ...
On the Droites no gear is in place.

Miscellaneous Info


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