It is located in the Mont Blanc de Tacul group, famous for its excellent quality granite. Magnificent rock climbing, very popular and well protected. The first ascent was carried out by G. Boccalatte and Giusto Gervasutti on July 16, 1936. The wall is 300 meters high. Via Salluard runs along the eastern edge with difficulty up to V +.
Program
- Day 1
The ascent is carried out in a day, departing from Courmayeur, by cable car from La Palud 1370 Mt. to Punta Hellbronner 3428 Mt. From here you cross the Flambeau hill and descend into French territory and in 1 hour and 45 minutes you reach the base of the wall . It takes 4/5 to get to the top. The descent usually takes place on a double rope, however, via Bettembourg. To return, you have to go up to the Flambeau pass. 2h and 15 minutes.
The price includes
- Assistance of the mountain guide, commonly used material.
- Insurance that covers the emergency intervention in the event of an accident.
The fee does not include
- Tickets of the cable cars A / R La Palud – Punta Helbronner 29 €
- Anything not specified in the entry “The price includes”
PERSONAL TECHNICAL MATERIAL
- harness
- Maximum ice ax 60 cm
- Classic crampons with anti-cocoon
- High mountain boots
- Helmet
- Telescopic ski pole
- Harness, ice ax, crampons, ski pole and helmet missing will be provided by the guide.
CLOTHING TO WEAR
- High mountain / glacier sunglasses
- Sun cream and cocoa butter
- Cap
- High mountain gloves
- Breathable t-shirt
- Sweet life
- Windstopper or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Shoeller mountain pants
- Mountain socks
- Leggings
INSIDE THE BACKPACK
- Lightweight spare gloves
- Small personal pharmacy (compeed, aspirin, high protection sunscreen)
- Waterproof over trousers
- Camera
- 1 liter bottle or Thermos
- Energy bars, dried fruit, chocolate, sandwich
- Paper towels
- Sun hat