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Mont Colmet (3024m), Val d'Aosta

The key steep passage early on the ascent of Mont Colmet, Val d'Aosta

Ski Touring in Italy. Dent du Geant and Grandes Jorasses in the background

High on the North flank of Mont Colmet

Cloud inversion over the Val d'Aosta behind

Steep kick turns on the Summit Ridge

A fine climax to the ascent of Mont Colmet

Superb summit views south from Mont Colmet

Note the old hut (Ric. Ten. Chabloz) is just visible under the snow between the two summits

Dog, sandwich, Simon and Rob on the summit!

Dent du Geant and Rochefort Arete above Dogs head!

Fine turns down the North East Face of Mont Colmet

 

Funky wavy geology high on Mont Colmet, Val d'Aosta, Italian Alps

 

Simon cruising the creamy snow in the bowl above Lake Pietra Rossa

Ski descent of Mont Colmet