Rockfax Description
II, 165m. This excellent extension to the routes on the Red Pillar sees relatively little traffic, simply because so few climbers are aware of it. To reach the route, make a 10m abseil down the north side of the Red Pillar summit to reach a little notch and the first belay.1) 5c. Climb the superb cracked slab and step right at the top to belay.2) 5b. Head up the corner directly above then step left and climb the slabby, right-leaning corner-crack.3) 5c. A fantastic corner pitch to a small ledge.4) 6a. Climb blocky ground straight above the belay and then a slab just to the left of the ridge crest.Descent - Abseil back down the route. © Rockfax
UKC Logbook Description
This excellent extension to the routes on the Red Pillar sees relatively little traffic, simply because so few climbers are aware of it. To reach the route, make a 10m abseil down the north side of the Red Pillar summit to reach a little notch and the first belay.
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Grade: TD ***
(Aiguille du Midi)