Gervasutti Couloir

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Geography

Routes in France / Italy

Parents

Tour Ronde

Routes

Decorps-Perroux Couloir (North Couloir)

North Face

Gervasutti Couloir

South-East Ridge (normal route)

Gervasutti Couloir

Page Type: Route

Location: Haute-Savoie/Aosta (Mont Blanc), France/Italy, Europe

Lat/Lon: 45.84330°N / 6.90740°E

Route Type: Ice

Time Required: Most of a day

Difficulty: AD+

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

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Approach

The route follows the same as the approach of the North Face but goes further. It is situated at west side of the mountain and it is a good alternative if the north face is too crowded.

Route Description

The route is between 250 and 300 metres high has a steepness of 45 to 50 ° . It takes about 3,5 hours for the ascent from the col du Géant. The route is much more enclosed as the North Face.

Essential Gear

crampons, ice axe, rope, icescrews and other safety equipement

Miscellaneous Info

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