Climbed through the North ridge. Conditions were not optimal. In the final 100 meters there was wet snow with ice underneath, could have pushed on but decided it was not worth the added risk for an acclimatisation climb. Fantastic views from the ridge though!
JanG - Aug 16, 2017 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2017
Easy rock climbing
My "Swan Song" in mountaineering. Started earnestly in 1998 (Mt Blanc) and now slowed down due to age (71) and a cerebrovascular accident in 2016.
Climbed this splendid rocky ridge in the company of my son Alexander and local guide Nils. We descended to Cabane de Moiry via the glacier. Gorgeous sunny weather!!! Highly recommended for rock climbing practice on fairly easy terrain!
We stayed at the "Campsite" (parking) at the end of the road (P. 2349m) and started from there. Tracks to the Col du Pigne. Then continued alone and climbed the north ridge up and down.
mklootwijk - Aug 21, 2023 2:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2023
Climbed via the colClimbed via the col for acclimatisation for Bishorn climb.
Tugrul - Sep 27, 2021 11:38 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2021
North RidgeClimbed through the North ridge. Conditions were not optimal. In the final 100 meters there was wet snow with ice underneath, could have pushed on but decided it was not worth the added risk for an acclimatisation climb. Fantastic views from the ridge though!
JanG - Aug 16, 2017 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2017
Easy rock climbingMy "Swan Song" in mountaineering. Started earnestly in 1998 (Mt Blanc) and now slowed down due to age (71) and a cerebrovascular accident in 2016.
Climbed this splendid rocky ridge in the company of my son Alexander and local guide Nils. We descended to Cabane de Moiry via the glacier. Gorgeous sunny weather!!! Highly recommended for rock climbing practice on fairly easy terrain!
SCHO - Jul 20, 2014 5:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2014
North RidgeStarted off from the Cabane de Moiry.
Koen - Jul 7, 2012 2:43 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2012
NormalClimbed this for the second time, for acclimating - because of bad weather took the normal route, snow, wind and fog at the summit.
Jurgen - Aug 23, 2010 9:49 am
North ridgeWe stayed at the "Campsite" (parking) at the end of the road (P. 2349m) and started from there. Tracks to the Col du Pigne. Then continued alone and climbed the north ridge up and down.