October Alpine Rock


A 9 pitch alpine route below the Trient Plateau.

We spent 2 days on pink granite, surrounded by alpine peaks and glaciers. From the top of the Champex chair lift, we hiked an hour and a half to Plan d'Arche, where there are several bolted climbs. After climbing there, we hiked to the Trient Hut, and spent the night in the winter part. Cooking dinner over the wood stove made for a cozy evening. We climbed the 9 pitch "Moquette", on the Aigulle d'Orny the next day. Fine, fall weather buffeted us on the way to the top.

It is drizzling this morning in Verbier. The forecast calls for more of the same for the next few days. Snow will fall from 2500 meters.

Posted: Wed - October 6, 2004 at 11:04 AM        

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