3589m. Start from the Refuge du Pigeonnier (2430m) traverse following some cairns and slightly ascending NW crossing a few streams and possible snow patches. Pass the ridge of Pointe Duhamel, don't climb before. Reach the bottom of the couloir wide and not so steep at the beginning and ascend until it narrows and steepens (40 - 45degrees) two options arrive. On the left a small rocky outcrop and easy steps are a good choice in any season, this option is usually recommended by the hut guardian and is popular. It is also a good descent route, especially if the snow is deteriorating.

If the conditions are good with snow in the couloir then take the direct route ahead/slightly to the right. Climb 100m roughly 40-45 degrees, once on top turn left over a small easy rocky section.

Les Rouies is accessed across the glacier and via a well trodden path in the snow. Go around the crevasses taking the right underneath the rocks. Head straight for the summit, when it steepens again you'll come to a bergschrund depending on conditions you may be able to cross this directly with good snow otherwise take the rocky ridge to the East.

Stunning views possible from the small rocky summit across to the Barre des Ecrins and surrounding peaks. Well worth the visit and excellent route.

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