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Author Archives: Phil
Alpinism: Aiguille du BelvĂ©dère – Mariage de la terre et du vent (Aiguilles Rouges)
Aiguille du Belvédère (2,965m) is a peak in the Aiguilles Rouges massif. The 300 meters of its Southeast face are steep, compact and home of half a dozen of difficult routes. On the way to the Aiguille du Belvédère (© A. Gatta)
Posted in Alpinism Tagged Aiguille du Belvédère, Aiguilles Rouges, Index, Lac Blanc, Mariage de la terre et du vent Comments closed
Alpinism: Aiguilles du Diable Traverse (Mont Blanc Massif)
The excellent conditions and weather yesterday was worth waiting for to climb the classic traverse of Aiguilles du Diable (Mont Blanc Massif) with Morgan Baduel. Aiguilles du Diable (© P. Gatta)
Posted in Alpinism, Video Tagged Aiguilles du Diable, Col du Diable, Corne du Diable, L'Isolée, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Blanc Massif, Pointe Carmen, Pointe Chaubert, Pointe Médiane, Torino hut Comments closed
Trail: around Aiguilles Rouges
A bit of “green” today along the Trail des Aiguilles Rouges. Anna and I were alone from BrĂ©vent to Anterne and Salenton, what a place! Trail around Aiguilles Rouges, Fiz and Anterne in the background (© P. Gatta)
Posted in Trail Tagged Aiguilles Rouges, anterne, argentiere, brévent, Buet, gpx, Salenton Comments closed
Alpinism: Mont Blanc Traverse (Mont Blanc Massif)
Climbing Mont Blanc is always a pleasure. This time, Anna and I made a long traverse from Aiguille du Midi, to the 3 Monts, Dome du Gouter, Aiguille du Gouter followed by a 3,800 meters descent to Les Houches. Sunrise from Col de la Brenva (© P. Gatta)
Posted in Alpinism Tagged Aiguille de Bionnassay, aiguille du gouter, Aiguille du Midi, ArĂŞte des Bosses, cosmiques, Les houches, mont blanc, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit Comments closed
Alpinism: Grand Combin (Pennine Alps)
I really enjoyed the Grand Combin; nice mountain, good snow conditions, great views and we were only 3 climbers. South Face of Grand Combin from Mt Vélan (© P. Gatta)
Posted in Alpinism Tagged Aiguille du Croissant, Bourg-St-Pierre, Grafeneire, Grand Combin, Mur de la Cote, Plateau du Couloir, Tsessette, Valsorey Comments closed
Ski: Mont VĂ©lan – Annibal Couloir (Pennine Alps)
Mont Vélan is a nice mountain located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Easily accessible from the Great St Bernard Pass, it is a good ski objective. Mont Vélan and Valsorey Glacier seen from Grand Combin (© P. Gatta)
Posted in Alpinism, Ski touring Tagged Annibal, Bourg-St-Bernard, Glacier de Proz, Mont VĂ©lan, Valsorey Comments closed
Ski: Pointe de la Terrasse (Aiguilles Rouges)
Pointe de la Terrasse is a small peak South of Barrage d’Emosson (Dam). It is a very popular ski tour in spring when the road to Emosson Dam is open. Pointe de la Terrasse is a perfect balcony offering stunning views over the Mont Blanc Massif. Pointe de la Terrasse. Aiguille Verte in the background […]
Posted in Ski touring, Trail Tagged col de la Gueulaz, Emosson, Mont Blanc Massif, Pointe de la Terrasse, Veudale Gorge Comments closed
Ski : Verbier – Zermatt – Haute Route
I wanted to ski the Haute Route for a while from Verbier to Zermatt, skipping the Chamonix part that I already know. Haute Route: Matterhorn / Cervin (© P Gatta)
Posted in Alpinism, Ski touring Tagged Brulé, Cabane Des Dix, Col des Gentianes, Evèque, Haute Route, Pigne d’Arolla, Prafleuri, Rosablanche, ski, Valpelline, Verbier, Vignettes, Zermatt Comments closed
Alpinism: Aiguilles Crochues – Ravanel route (Aiguilles Rouges)