BANNS 3670 M-PILLAR NORTHEAST AND CROSSING

4/4 + 400 m-the pilatte refuge

This Summit, well individualized, borders one of the largest glaciers of the massif. It presents an impressive north face mainly rocky but also driven by some reputable glacial itineraries.


in this pillar, the top 400 m, the rock is healthy, the framework is superb and the Sun arrives early in the morning.

the final crossing edges and the descent of the normal route make a long run during which it must be effective.



a great classic, that we must know to perfect its culture of the Ecrins.


on this Summit:

-macho couloir, ad, snow, ice and mixed.

-East-North-East ridge, pd +, rock

- South face, Rocky roads

Available from June to September
1000 €

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