Mountain Lifestyle

The Mountain Lifestyle Blog

  • Chaud Biz, 5b, 5b, 5c, 5c, 4c, 4c, 5c, 5c+** Ailefroide

    Chaud Biz, 5b, 5b, 5c, 5c, 4c, 4c, 5c, 5c+** Ailefroide

    We were up and out early again today for our final climb in the Ailefroide Valley. We did one of the classic routes that had a bit of ‘everything’ on it. Some steep overhangs, smooth slabs, exposed stances, wild traverses and hanging belays! Having climbed the route before in 2011, I think we were both… Read more

  • Climbing at Les Collets

    Climbing at Les Collets

    We set out with big plans for a big route at a crag called Fournel, but found the sector we wanted to climb out of bounds. Instead we turned our attention to another route, but we didn’t like the vibe much. The climbing felt awkward, intimidating and the route traversed away making the option a… Read more

  • Lac de l’Eychauda (2539m)

    Lac de l’Eychauda (2539m)

    The Chalet and parking area of Chambran are just over 15mins drive from our pad, so I felt I ought to drive up the steep switch backs to take in the view. Here at the end of the tarmac, I found a wonderful wild valley, frequented mostly by Marmottes. In the cool of the morning,… Read more

  • Climbing at Les Traverses et la Vignette

    Climbing at Les Traverses et la Vignette

    Stormy wet weather up in the mountains meant that we descended the valley a little today to climb some single pitch routes downhill from our house. It was nice to get a new view and be able to climb in the sunshine without getting toasted. A contrast to a few days ago, where the rock… Read more

  • ‘Rest Day’ Climbing

    ‘Rest Day’ Climbing

    After such a big day up in the ‘big mountains’, we were keen to take things easy today, but the weather forecast convinced us to get out for a quick climb in the morning before things turned. All was dry and bright in the valley and things were looking up as we hiked steeply up… Read more

  • Arête Sud De La Pointe Cézanne (2967m) AD, 180m

    Arête Sud De La Pointe Cézanne (2967m) AD, 180m

    An absolute dream of a day climbing this fine alpine peak – not the highest summit in the region, but an accessible one with wonderful views of a wild alpine landscape. Rather than spend the night at the Refuge Glacier Blanc, we chose to miss out on a sweaty night in a busy dormitory, and… Read more

Leave a Reply