Southern ridge of the Glacier Blanc Peak 3527m
Programm
– The following day, after climbing the slopes along the Glacier Blanc, you will rise to the foot of the ridge where the route begins. The route follows the edge of the ridge as closely as possible, with two abseils and beautiful passages facing the Glacier Blanc cirque and the Barre des Écrins.
Equipment
– Mountain pants.
– Warm underwear.
– Warm fleece jacket.
– Waterproof and breathable jacket.
– 2 pairs of gloves, bonnet.
– Warm socks.
– Sunglasses, sunscreen for face and lips.
– Medium capacity backpack (30 to 40 litres).
– Gourde (minimum 1 liter), lunch and snacks, picnic.
– Sunscreen, face and lips.
– Headlamp with batteries in good condition.
– Bed sheet ("meat bag"). No sleeping bag, there are blankets at the shelter.
– Descender or similar device with its screw carabiner. Cordet.
– An additional screw carabiner.
– Alpinism shoes with stiff soles that can be fitted with (check with your crampons before you hike to the refuge)(1)
– Medium-sized, space-saving classic ice axe(1)
– Crampons adjusted on your shoes.(1)
– Harness.(1)
– Helmet.(1)
– Hiking sticks.(1)
(1)Possibility to rent.
participants
– 1 to 2 participants per guide in private commitment.
Access
Level
– Rating "AD" - Quite difficult.