PROGRAM
An itinerary that leads us to conquer the Pointe Walker (4,208 m) the highest peak of the Grandes Jorasses, a group of six granite peaks on the border line between Italy and France, in the northern part of the Mont Blanc massif.
GROUP DEPARTURES
Difference in altitude: 1,200 m
Ascent time: 3-4 hours
Meeting point: Skyway cable car parking area for equipment check, as short briefing with the Guide and transfer to Val Ferret.
From Planpincieux (1,600 m), we make our way to the Boccalatte hut (2,803 m), following a trail equipped in sections with climbing aids.
Difference in altitude: 1,200 m
Ascent time: 3-4 hours
Meeting point: Skyway cable car parking area for equipment check, as short briefing with the Guide and transfer to Val Ferret.
From Planpincieux (1,600 m), we make our way to the Boccalatte hut (2,803 m), following a trail equipped in sections with climbing aids.
Difference in altitude: 1,410 m
Descent gain: 2,630 m
Ascent/descent time: 12-14 hours
We leave the hut at 2.00 am. The route covers a short section of rocky terrain, then moraines, before we reach the glacier and the Rocher du Reposoir (3,450 m). At the end of the spur, we cross the Whymper Couloir, to the Rochers Whymper, which we follow for a short stretch to access the upper reaches of the Grandes Jorasses glacier. After crossing the ice, we will reach the craggy section beneath Pointe Walker, which offers direct access to the peak above, the highest in the Grandes Jorasses.
We will descend either by the same route, or from the Rochers Whymper.
Difference in altitude: 1,410 m
Descent gain: 2,630 m
Ascent/descent time: 12-14 hours
We leave the hut at 2.00 am. The route covers a short section of rocky terrain, then moraines, before we reach the glacier and the Rocher du Reposoir (3,450 m). At the end of the spur, we cross the Whymper Couloir, to the Rochers Whymper, which we follow for a short stretch to access the upper reaches of the Grandes Jorasses glacier. After crossing the ice, we will reach the craggy section beneath Pointe Walker, which offers direct access to the peak above, the highest in the Grandes Jorasses.
We will descend either by the same route, or from the Rochers Whymper.
DETAILS
RATES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
The rate does not include
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €30/day per person while supplies last
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation)
- transfers, meals and accommodation
- anything that is not mentioned under "The rate includes"
