Pointe Percée (2752m) Arete du Doigt, D, 5c+, 6c/A0)

A brilliant mountain limestone rock climb up the striking and scenic NE Ridge of Pointe Percée, normally accessed via either the Refuge Gramusset (Grand Bernard side) / Col des Annes.

Chris enjoying the brilliant position high on the Arete

Old bouquetin near the Col Verts

Looking up the key pitch, 5c+ on the Arete

Looking down the key 5c+ pitch above the Doigt and ridge traverse pitches

The Approach to the Gramusset Hut

The Impressive Limestone Bulk Of Pointe Percée Seen From The Approach To The Hut

The Lower Pitches Of The Arete Du Doigt

The Transition From The Lower Ridge To The Doigt Itself

Abseil Off The Doigt

The Superb Narrow Ridge Linking The Doigt With The Headwall

Superb Narrow Ridge Linking The Doigt With The Headwall

The Crux 5c+ Pitch At The Base Of The Headwall

Great Exposed Position Moving Round On To The North Face

Jenny Climbing On Pointe Percee's Arete du Doigt

Superb Views & Early Autumn Ambiance On Pointe Percée Summit, Aravis

The Voie Normale On Pointe Percée

Tea & cakes back at the Refuge Gramusset / Pointe Percee Hut