Day 1 – Ascent to Torino
Take the Skyway cable car up to Torino. For a gentle acclimatization, participants can do a route such as the Traversée des Aiguilles d’Entrèves, which allows for practice of techniques including rappelling.
Overnight at Torino Hut.
Day 2 – Ascent of Dent du Géant
Early departure from Torino Hut. The ascent from Torino Hut takes about 4 hours (650 m ascent), including 150 m of rock climbing in mountaineering boots.
The approach from the hut is a relatively flat glacier, followed by a mixed section of approximately 400 meters, where climbers progress on a fixed rope up to the “dining room” area. From there, expect 1 to 2 hours of climbing on beautiful granite. Difficulties are greatly reduced thanks to the fixed ropes, but it remains a physically demanding exercise at this altitude.
Climbing grade: 4c to 5b maximum.
Descent: Three rappels from the summit of Dent du Géant, then return to Torino Hut (2–3 hours).
Return to the parking lot by late afternoon.
D'autres courses de haute-montagne :
Le Lifting du Roi de Siam
Voie Rébuffat Baquet à l'Aiguille du Midi
