The routes

Despite facing east this beautiful icefall is almost always in condition since it is set deep in a gully and the sun only briefly touches on its rocky flanks. In many respects Pareri Contrastanti is reminiscent of the Modica-Noury on...

Eassy icefall in a great ambience. After the first step a long snow gully leads to the final pitch.

Repentance is composed of two distinct sections combined by a 60° snow and ice gully. The first section is more sustained and elegant while the second is easier (4°) and even in its own right would be a nice icefall....

Evocative climb wedged into a gulley, Erfault should not be climbed in avalanche prone conditions after snowfall. The icefall offers an exciting 60m central drip which we recommend you climb in a single push instead of dividing it into two...

If you're lucky enough to follow a beaten track then the icefall is well worth the 2 hour walk-in, either on snowshoes or skis. The ambience is truly cold, but the last two sun-kissed pitches will remain etched in your...

Superb route in a grandiose ambience. An extremely satisfying climb. In particularly good seasons the first two pitches form a spectacular hanging drip (70m III 5+). This has happened twice in the last 15 years.

Interesting ice fall which climbs a series of drips, never too sustained. The ambience is truly special, with views onto Mont Blanc. In particularly good seasons the first drip forms (50m II - 4+/5)

Superb and varied ice climb in a great winter ambience with views onto Mont Blanc.

Pleasant icefall, free of objective dangers and, thanks to its easy access, ideal for those with little time. To finish off the day, climb some pitches in the gully below.

Much repeated classic, almost always in condition. Tuborg receives the morning sun for a couple of hours.

Vertigine di Porcellana is a great classic, much repeated as it is almost always in condition.The icefall receives the sun for circa 1.30 hours and is recommended when there is little snow or the snow pack has settled since, like...

Cold couloir is a grand and magnificent climb, often in good conditions. The icefall is long and similar to routes at altitude. Most climbers reach the top of pitch 5 and then abseil off as the upper section proves less...

This icefall is often used by beginners when learning how to ice climb. The route starts on a slab then climbs the drip to the left. After this the route traverses right, as the name suggests, to belay on rock....

Sentiero dei Troll resembles an iced gully and is a classic icefall in the famous Valnontey valley.

The Cascata del Fortino, the fort icefall, is one the first to come into condition at the start of the season and is highly popular also thanks to its easy access. After the first 60m section the climb continue via...

Direttissima di Patry does not always form but, when it does, Mother Nature offers a true work of art which simply must be climbed. The drip wedged is in between the classic finish on the left and Candelone di Patri...