Rockfax Description
III, 700m. The Jager is a good stepping stone for those looking to climb longer, more serious snow and ice routes elsewhere.
Cross the bergschrund (not usually too difficult) and follow the couloir, usually on the right-hand side. The angle for the majority of the route is fairly consistent at 55 degrees, although there can sometimes be a steeper, icy section at about mid-height. The couloir bends right and steepens to 60 degrees for the final 100m and this section can be mixed in lean conditions. There is often a cornice but this is usually not too large and can be climbed through/around in most conditions. Exit onto the snow slope which leads easily to the summit of the Tacul.
Descent - Top out just to the east of the Tacul summit, continue up to this and then descend Mont Blanc du Tacul North Face. The other routes are abseiled using fixed anchors preferably on 2 x 60m ropes but there are other belays if required. © Rockfax
Pierre Barthelemy, Claude Jager 12/Jun/1964.
BMC - Easier Classics in the Mont Blanc Range
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Marl | 23 Apr, 2019 |
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Grade: D ***
(Dent du Geant)