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South Ridge Aiguilles Crochues, F5c, 400m

The Fine Long South Arete of the Aiguilles Crochues, Chamonix

Alpine Rock Climbing in the Aiguilles Rouges, D+ / F5c / 400m

Steep 5c Climbing on the 3rd PItch of the South Arete

This route gives varied climbing, all on gneiss but of differing character....and quality!

Marc enjoying the sustained 5b ish climbing on the first 7 pitches of the climb

After this pillar the route takes on a more alpine feel with easy passages and the odd short pitch

High on the South Arete of the Aiguilles Crochues. A Magnificent Place to Climb.

The fine rock of the Tour de Crochues in the mid ground and Les Drus & Aiguille Verte across the Chamonix Valley

Marc Takes a Rare Break to Admire the Chamonix Aiguilles

High on the South Ridge of the Aiguilles Crochues

Marc Tops out on the Aiguilles Crochues Summit after a 3 hour ascent of the South Ridge

Aiguille de Pouce behind right