Aravicimes, Aravis

Superb middle grade, middle mountain alpine style mixed route in the heart of the Aravis….

The route starts just above Tim's head in the obvious snow couloir

Soloing the lower easy slopes to the first ice wall

The lower ice walls

Great position with squeeky névé in the upper gully

The descent is made in numerous abseils with bolted anchors

Summit of the Paré de Joux

The final rocky chimney pitch is a sting in the tail

Very enjoyable icy mixed climbing

The ski down was not in great snow

Summit selfie for Rob & Tim on the Paré de Joux

The Paré de Joux ski approach from Les Confins

3 March 2021, Excellent conditions on Aravicimes…

3 March 2021 Aravicimes, Fine Aravis Mixed Climbing Conditions