Ice Climbing
In recent years, La Grave has also become a popular location for ice climbing (thanks in part to British mountaineering guide, Terry Taylor - now retired). The steep sided valley receives little sun in winter and many icefalls form on the valley sides. Climbing routes range from under 100 to over 300 metres long and are climbed in a number of pitches. Routes range from easy La Gorge II/3 to very hard Diabolobite II/5+.
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