Climbing in Gorges du Loup, Deverse Sector
Rock climbing topo of Gorges du Loup, Deverse Sector
Great Divide Trail (GDT), 300 Km across Canada
After the GHT and the Via Alpina, Anna and Philippe left for another long traverse across the Canadian Rocky Mountains. They planned to run 600 km along the GDT but nothing went as planned : rain, snow storm, bears, mud, mosquitoes and injuries. Ultimately they made 300 km in harsh conditions.
Mont Blanc du Tacul – Gervasutti Pillar (Mont Blanc Massif)
The Gervasutti Pillar is a fantastic route on the East face of Mont Blanc du Tacul. Open in 1951 by Formelli and Mauro, this 900m/6a route is a classic.
Alpinism and Trail running around Cervinia
Fun weekend with Anna in Italy; we climbed Breithorn the fist day and ran around Valtournenche and Cervinia the second day.
Aiguille de Bionnassay – South Ridge (Mont Blanc Massif)
Nice climb of Aiguille de Bionnassay with Morgan yesterday. The ridge was a bit icy but overall the conditions were good for the season and it is really an excellent route.
Buet Traverse (Aiguilles Rouges)
The Mont Buet is one of the best viewpoint in the valley and for those looking for a scenic and challenging trail, the North South traverse is a good choice. North ridge of Mont Buet (© P. Gatta)
Summer hikes and trails
Lucky with the weather, I had a busy summer leading clients in the Massif. It is now time to sort out the photos, walk less and run more… 😉 Glaciers, Mont-Blanc Massif (© P. Gatta)
Trail around Tete des Fours (Mont-Blanc Massif)
Long day in the hill today leading clients around Tete des Fours in the Southeastern part of Mont-Blanc Massif. We have been rewarded with amazing colors and views. Jovet Lake (© P. Gatta)
Alpi-Trail: Crochues Traverse (Aiguilles Rouges)
The Crochues Traverse is one of the most classic scrambling of the Aiguilles Rouges. After a quick climb, we switched to trail running to Col des Montets and Argentière, enjoying a full day outdoor. View from the top (© P. Gatta)
Aiguille du Belvédère – Baisers Orageux (Aiguilles Rouges)
Last year Anna and I climbed Mariage de la terre et du vent at Aiguille du Belvédère and we enjoyed it. This year we are back there to try another Michel Piola’s route; Baisers Orageux. Anna at the top of 3rd pitch Baisers Orageux (© P. Gatta)
Aiguille de l’M – Eperon NNE (Mont Blanc Massif)
The North-Northest spur of Aiguille de l’M is a classic route opened in 1945. It is a fun climb on a good granite and the Aiguille de l’M offers amazing views over Chamonix Aiguilles. View from Aiguille de l’M (© P. Gatta)
Chapelle de la Glière – South Ridge (Aiguilles Rouges)
The South Ridge of the Chapelle de la Glière is a fun and classic route of the Aiguilles Rouges. Rasor pitch, Chapelle de la Glière (© P. Gatta)