Rockfax Description
II, 240m. An old school trad climb following the large depression in the face. Belays are on gear or pegs.
1) 3a, 45m. Gain the long horizontal ledge and follow this to an open corner. Climb this to a belay on a peg.
2) 3b, 40m. Continue upwards towards roofs. A ledge leads out left. Follow this to a bolted belay.
3) 5c, 45m. Climb directly above the belay to gain a ramp that leads into the deep recess. Follow this to a belay on a peg.
4) 5b, 45m. Go up the chimney, passing a roof on the right.
5) 6a, 45m. Keep going, passing any difficulties on the right.
6) 5b, 35m. Keep following the chimney until a belay on a ledge.
7) 6a, 50m. Climb the wide crack above the belay, there is an option higher up to move right into a pegged crack but if taking this option don't transition too early.
8) 5a, 35m. Keep following the wide crack!
9) 5c, 35m. Go right around roofs and climb steeply to the final belay of Singe Bleu.
Descent - Abseil down Singe Bleu. © Rockfax
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Grade: TD- 6a ***
(Aiguille d'Argentiere)