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Couzy Route, 200m, V, Aiguille de l'M North Face

The Aiguille de l'M North Face, A Fine Cool Shady Venue for Summer Alpine Rock Climbing

The approximate line of the Couzy Route is shown in red with the NNE Spur approximately the right hand skyline ridge.

The Fine Opening Cracked Corner Pitches (IV) of the Couzy Route

Aiguille de l'm North Face, Alpine Rock Climbing in Chamonix

Marc Takes The Optional Hanging Third Belay Which Gives Access To the Soaring Upper Corner

The right hand of two grooves above is taken to link the lower cracked corners with the upper crux roof traverse pitch. Brilliant Climbing!

Steeper & More Delicate Climbing on the 5th Pitch Contrasts with 'Grunting' up the Chamonix Corner Cracks Below

Numerous peg runners are in-situ on this pitch and the rock requires a little care.

Marc Getting to Grips with the Solid & 'Honest' Chamonix Granite. These Corner Cracks Form the Main Feature of the Couzy Route

Excellent alpine rock and shady and pleasantly cool climbing conditions on a mid-summers day, August 2011.