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Aiguille d'Entreves, Italy - Courmayeur
Route:
Traverse – Aiguille d'Entreves - Chamonix
Category:
Mountaineering
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Route description:
The traverse of the Aiguille du Entreves is Courmayeurs equivalent to the Cosmiques arete. Short, technical and good fun, although the Entreves doesn't finish quite as conveniently as the Cosmiques, you'll have to walk back to the lift station!
The route starts at the col du Entreves, an hour and a halves glacial walk from the skyway lift which starts in Courmayeur.
After an initial easy scramble, the ridge narrows and travels horizontally towards the summit tower. This section is very exposed and you can look down the south face at the village of Courmayeur almost 2000m below. The climbing is fairly straightforward despite the exposure, and the summit tower is soon reached, where one hard move (or a pull on gear) lands you on the summit.
The climbing isn't over though, as a series of down climbs or abseils must now be undertaken before more easy scrambling leads to the next snowy col, from where you can rejoin the ascent track and the skyway lift.
Required experience/skill level:
Intermediate - Good general mountaineering skills.
Length (in metres):
Summit: 3600m
300m ascent from Torino refuge
Time/duration:
1 day
4 – 5 hours from Torino refuge.
Starting point/base:
Helbronner lift/Torino refuge.
Maximum guide ratio:
1:2
Normal season:
June – October
Snow on the route makes it much harder. Look for dry conditions.
Links/ featured courses:
Lifts/huts etc:
Comments/notes:
Possible in a day using the SkyWay Lift, or as part of a number of climbs using the Torino Refuge as a base.
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• Each participant reads our Terms & Conditions and completes a short medical form (sent by email).
• Once confirmed, final meeting details and logistics are sent out ten days before your trip.
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Please note that indicative prices shown are subject to change and are valid for bookings made at least one month in advance. Last-minute bookings may be subject to an additional charge depending on hut or lift availability.
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