Rockfax Description
I, 350m. Essentially a snow plod for climbers, this is a popular ski descent. It is an aesthetic line and a good introduction to moving quickly up steep snow.
Cross the bergschrund and follow the couloir, which gradually steepens throughout its length. The final 50m is often mixed and the route exits onto the 'demi-lune' in the Petite Aiguille Verte's Northeast Ridge (p.115). © Rockfax

UKC Logbook Description
50-55 degree snow gully. 300 meters at about scottish II.

Approach from Col des Grands Montets about 400 meters along rock buttress on right. Skis or snowshoes may be in order for approach in winter although there is a trail usually packed down by skiers. Crossing bergshrund can be crux of climb.

Continue up and a little to the right to the rocks that lead up to the narrow gully. No in situ gear.
Up and over the snowy NE Ridge and descent via rappel (where there may be fixed slings) on the north face or follow the normal route back to the Col des Grands Montets. 2-4 hours (in good conditions).

H. Camere and Pierre Chevalier 23/Aug/1930.

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BMC - Easier Classics in the Mont Blanc Range , Winter Alps 2023

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