Crag features

Bolted via cordata route 5 min walk from roadside parking.

Option to do a standard route (3+) or more advanced variation (4+).

Similar to a via ferrata route with rungs and steps, but no wires - only spiral bolts. A 35m rope is therefore REQUIRED

Excellent views across valley and to Mont Pourri glaciers.

Take (ideally minimum 35m) rope, sling lanyards for belay, prussik/abseil kit, belay plate/know how to use italian hitch! A Via Ferrata lanyard and quickdraws NOT required (though 1 or 2 QDs can be added to metal rungs if you wish).

Descent signed from top of route, walk west for two minutes, then turn back east. Take left fork down to rocky, forested streambed and traverse out above big crag over meadows to road. If you miss the path to the stream bed, you can carefully traverse above the crag to rejoin the path (don't be tempted to descend scree-path between crags!). Descend road back to parking (or join footpath direct to village).

The village of le Crot has a traditional restuarant (without electricity) serving drinks and excellent local blueberry tarts.

A good introduction to sport climbing for non-climbers. Also good practice for moving together for longer alpine routes.

See topo from Tarentaise guides for more info.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_3ZGvvf3_I

Topo: http://www.saintefoy-tarentaise.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/via-cordata-du-crot.pdf