We put here at your disposal original topos of track opened by Jean-Christian Lichaire and his companions.
These routes are in the Alps and more particularly in Maurienne and Aussois.
Warning
Remember that you are responsible for your shopping and in no case these topos do not exempt you from taking all necessary precautions. Be aware of reported difficulty levels, recommended equipment, necessary equipment and approximate times indicated.
A good piece of caution is to be accompanied by a mountain professional.
Respect the places
Thank you to be careful to preserve the environment in which you will evolve and not to touch the equipment installed to facilitate your race and those of those who will follow you.
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THE CLIMBING AREAS
Dentelles de Montmirail
Voies d ‘escalade de 20 m a 250 m .Du 3 A a 7 C
Calanques de Marseille
Voie D’escalade de 20 a 200 m .de tous niveaux 3 A a 7 C
Buis les baronnies
Voies d’escalade de 20 m a 120 m . Tous niveaux
Caroux
Voie d’escalade de 20 a 350 m . tous niveaux
Collias
Voies d’escalade de 20 a 60 mètres .Tous niveaux
Kalymnos (Grece)
Voies d’escalade de 20 m a 250 m .Du 3 A au 7 C
Sardaigne (italie)
Voies d’escalade tous niveaux de 20 m a 200 mètres
OPENING TOPOS
Micro Big Wall de la Parrachée (Topo)
9 new routes for climbing or learning high mountain in big shoes equipped with spits, relays and chains by Jean-Christian Lichaire
An ideal site for initiation and where training sessions in the high mountains, 3 minutes from the Dent de Parrachée refuge
Exposition : south
Rocher :
Point de Départ : 3 minutes from the Dent de Parrachée refuge
Hauteur : All quotations
Difficulté : from 3a to 7a according to the ways
Equipement :
Material : 60 Spits – relais + chain.
Horaires :
Download the topo in pdf : Topo Micro big wall de la Parrachée fond noir
Itinéraires, plusieurs voies avec des niveaux différents:
- Dure équation : (3a+3b)/2 = 3 ?
- La fastoche : 3b
- GR5 : 4a
- Super saucisson :5c (Athlétique à l’ancienne)
- Monte tes grosses fesses : 6a
- Ventouses de cabinet : 6b
- Suce le rocher : 6c
- T’as peur et tu vas tomber : 7a
- Super cruchot : 4b Longueur : 25 mètres. Suréquipée pour grimper en tête . Accès par le bas.
3 nouvelles voies ont été équipées cet été 2020 pour compléter l’école d’escalade sur le secteur de droite de Micro Big Wall
- 10. Franck, monte-moi la bière : 4a – 4a – 3c
- 11. Border line : 7a+ / 7b (cotation à confirmer)
- 12. La nettoyeuse : 6a
Arête De Me Lécher (Topo)
Beautiful quartzite track to start second or to improve in mind. It is possible to follow on the second part “The Rider of Argentina”, of the same level.
Exposition : South
Rock : very hard quartzite
Point de Départ : Refuge de la Parrachée
Height: 150 metres – 5 lengths
Difficulty: AD, 4b maxi
Equipement : Spits provided by the Commune of Aussois, the way is equipped. Relay on chain. Do not touch the equipment in place.
Material : 10 quickdraws, helmet, rope: 1 rappel of 40 meters unless one goes on the 2nd part of the way “the Rider of Argentina” (2 x 50m)
Horaires
From the refuge to the foot of the track : 30 minutes
The track : 2 hours and30 – Descent, from the summit to Refuge de la Parrachée : 30 minutes
Download the topo in pdf : Topo complet Arrête de me lécher
Itineraries :
From the Parrachée refuge, follow the path that goes towards the Parrachée pass. At the Grand Châtelard (on his right), you must leave the path and go to the edges of Léché (on his left, around 2750m altitude). The path starts 50m to the left of the Pony. Along the cliff on the left, pass a fault (red stick at the start).
L1: 4B
L2: 4B
L3: 4A
L4: 3B
L6: 4B
Descent: Possible reminder, but it is much faster to descend by the path that leads back to the foot of the track
Arête du Soleil - Pointe de Labby (Topo)
Very nice aerial and varied race in good rock allowing to improve the High Mountain.
Opening : In september 2003 by Jean – Christian LICHAIRE and Olivier THIERY
Exhibition: Ridge race in the sun all day
Starting point : Refuge de la Parrachée
Altitude difference : 1000m from refuge to the top la Pointe de Labby
Difficulty : AD – 4C maximum in excellent rock. Snow and rock. 400 meters in length. Beautiful aerial and varied ridge race in climbing, de-escalation, oppositions, 4 rappels (3 of 10m and 1 of 20m).
Equipement : 55 spits, reminders and relays are equipped. Do not touch the equipment in place.
Material : 1 ice ax, crampons, 2 pins, 1 strand of 45m, helmet, 6 quickdraws, 4 carabiners, 3 large straps, (2 means friends optional)
Horaires
From refuge to col de Rosoire : 3 heures
From passage de Rosoire to Pointe de Labby : 3 à 4 heures
Descent : 2 hours from Pointe de Labby to Refuge de la Parrachée
Descent : It is done by the normal way of Labby Point
Route
Most of the route is on the edge of the ridge, except for the two central points that rise to the Pralognan From the Parrachée refuge, climb Labby Pass and cross the Mahure Glacier and climb to Rosoire Passage. From the Rosoire pass, head towards Labby Point, between two rocky cliffs and follow the ridge. Go to the left of a first gendarme, then de-escalate two projections (2 spits) to get to the foot of a vertical wall (relay). Attack the ridge above, first east then west, and relay at the top (4B). Continue the edge on the wire until relay in a slab. Go straight up to go relay at the top (4B) pouring Mauritian. Follow the wire of the aerial ridge, until an athletic passage to cross on the wire (4C) then relay. Cross on thin red slats and continue until you reach a Tarentaise slope of 10m. Continue under the ridge and then by a short jump join the wire. We arrive at the first big point. To circumvent it by the right and to climb it by a chimney (4C) 3 spits. Relay at the top. Head towards Labby Point to find the rappel line. We arrive at the foot of the second peak. To circumvent it by the right to the middle and to climb a dihedron (4B) 3 spits, at the top to pass between two blades to make relay on the other face. From here, descend 3 meters to a turn then follow it (1 spit) to the boulders and find the reminder to the left. At the foot of the reminder, relay and climb towards a keyhole, cross it and relay to the right. Descaling the aerial ridge, then follow it on the wire until the 4th rappel. Then climb Maurienne up to a passage in opposition (3 spits, 4B) and continue on the wire to the summit of Labby Point.
Le Cavalier d’Argentine (Topo)
Open Path in honor of James CHEVALIER, Mountain Guide, died in 2004
Beautiful quartzite way to perfect mountaineering; the second part can be done alone or by coupling it with the way Tirelipompon
Opening : In october 2004 and september 2005 byJean – Christian LICHAIRE, Olivier THIERY Laurent DESCHAMPS and Bruno PUTELLI
Exposition : South
Rock : very hard Quartzite
Starting point : Refuge de la Parrachée
Height : 420 meters including 400 m climbing – 12 lengths
Difficulty: D+ (1 first part), AD (second part), 5c obligatory
Equipement : 85 spits, reminders and track are equipped. Do not touch the equipment in place.
Material : 12 quickdraws, 4 carabiners, rope: 1 50-meter rappel (2x50m), helmet
Times
From the refuge to the foot of the track : 30 minutes
The track : 4 hours 30
Descent from summit to the refuge de la Parrachée : 50 minutes
Download the topo in pdf : Topo complet Cavalier d’Argentine
Route
From the Parrachée refuge, follow the path that goes towards the Parrachée pass. At the Grand Châtelard (on his right), you have to leave the path and go towards the edges of the Eché (on his left, around the altitude 2750m). The way starts on the left of a big block (cairn with the foot).
L1 : 5B
L2 : 5B
L3 : 3C
L4 : 4C
L5 : 5C
L6 : 5A
At the exit of L6, cross 60 meters on the left to catch a ridge at the lowest
L7 : 4C
L8 : 4B
L9 : 3C
L10 : 4B
L11 : 3C
2 longueurs « randonnée »
L12 : 4B
Descent: Possible reminder, but it is much faster to descend by the path that leads back to the foot of the track
Mille-Feuille Mauriennais (Topo)
Surprising and surprising geological variety to climb – rock more and more beautiful as the climb with a superb and superb 10th length.
Opening : In 2007 and 2008 by Jean – Christian LICHAIRE, Olivier THIERY , Fred MILLOT and Philippe NICOD
Exposition : south
STarting point : Refuge du Petit Mont Cenis (Lanslebourg)
Altitude difference : 350m of lane
Difficulty : TD – 5C obligatory – Mountain way.
Equipement : Spits provided by the CAF Haute Maurienne. Do not touch the equipment in place.
Material : helmet, mountain boots for approach, slippers, 14 quickdraws, 2 large straps, 1 rappel (2 x 50m)
Times
Approach : 40 minutes
Ascencion : 6 heures of ascent
Descent : 45 minutes
Itinerary: 350 meters of track on 3 different rock types 1st part in Quartzite, 2nd part in Schists, and 3rd part in Limestone with drop of water
Download the topo in pdf : Topo Mille-Feuille Mauriennais
Route
The start of the track starts on the right of a crack with a point in a round at the start.
L1 : in 4B
L2 : 4C
L3 : 5C length in S. Pay attention to the draw
L4 : 5B climb vertically, joining the crack.
L5 : cross on the Schisteuse turn to the right.
L6 : 5B length in the vertical. Can be cut in 2 on the ledge.
L7 : 4B climb obliquely to the right on large blocks.
L8 : 6A crack length
L9 : de-escalate to get a foothold on the ledge, then climb the slab in 5b
L10 : above the relay, 5 meters of A0 then a superb aerial length in 6A drop of water with a limestone adherent or on the right length in 6BC-6A obligatory. Then head for a chimney, climb on his left side (3 Spits) to go to relay on the top left. Then follow the aerial ridge in 3 until the summit at 2643 meters (3 Spits).
Descent: from the summit descend into the valley behind and arrived at the pass head to the lake of Mont Cenis to the farm Mestrallet. Up to R10 the way can be rappelling.
Le Poney D’Argentine (Topo)
Beautiful quartzite way to start in mountaineering. It is possible to follow on the second part of the track “The Rider of Argentina”
Opening : in september 2005 byJ.C. LICHAIRE, L. DESCHAMPS, LEMAITRE, LEBON, LEMEUR,OUSTRY, BELLANTE
Exposition : South
Rock : very hard Quartzite
Starting point : Refuge de la Parrachée
Height : 150 meters – 6 lengths
Difficulty : AD, 4c maxi
Equipement : 45 spits, reminders and track are equipped. Do not touch the equipment in place.
Material : 10 quickdraws, rope: 1 rappel of 45 meters, except if one goes on the 2nd part of the way “the Rider of Argentina” (2x50m), helmet
From the refuge to the foot of the road: 30 minutes
The way : 3 hours 30
Descent from summit auto Refuge de la Parrachée : 30 minutes
Route
From the Parrachée refuge, follow the path that goes towards the Parrachée pass. At the Grand Châtelard (on his right), you have to leave the path and go towards the edges of the Eché (on his left, around the altitude 2750m). The path starts on the left of a chimney crack (cairn at the foot).
L1: 4A L2: 4B
L3: 3C L4: 4A
L5: 4A L6: 4C
Descent : Reminder possible, but it is much faster to go back down the path that brings you back to the foot of the track.
Les Rochers Cornus (Topo)
Nice and varied aerial race in good rock on the ridge. The climb to the pass is now secure.
Opening : in 2006 by Jean – Christian LICHAIRE, Olivier THIERY, Fred MILLOT and Laurent DESCHAMPS (for the climb to the French col Passant) and complete re-equipment of the ridge in 2007
Exposition : South East Ridge Race to the North West (IGN: 3634 OT Val Cenis)
Starting point : From Modane go to Bramans then Chalets Barthélémy (2007m)
Altitude fifference : 1150m from chalets to the summit Rochers Cornus
Difficulty : Dinf – in excellent rock on the ridge, the climb to the Col de la Rognosa is now on a secure route. Mixed for the 1st part, rocky and aerial for the crossing of edge.
Equipement : 50 spits provided by the CAF Haute Maurienne. Do not touch the equipment in place.
Material : 1 light hammer, crampons, 2 spindles, 2 strands of 45m (if you have to descend from the Col de la Rognosa or 1 strand of 50m for the last reminder), helmet, 6 quickdraws, 3 large straps, 4 small to medium friends.
Times
From chalets to Rognosa pass : 3 hours 30
The crossing of the ridge : 5 hours
Descent : 1 hour 30 / (Total : 10 hours).
Download the topo in pdf : Topo Rochers Cornus
Route
Chalets St Barthélémy, follow the valley of Etache and GR Col d’Etache. Around 2100 m, cross a bridge to pass left bank and go up towards the Plan des Eaux. Leave Etache’s neck on the right side and move towards the foot of the Etache’s Beak. Go under Gros Peyron and the Cornus Rocks, go up the glacier towards Col de la Rognosa. Locate a rising chimney crack on the whole face, the departure is on the left by a chain (2). From R1: climb 60 meters vertically. 2 relay spits R2. Then go to the left (3) – fixed rope. From R3: cross 4 meters to the right on a fixed rope then climb to the vertical 4b – relay on the right. Next length in 4a. Last length: climb vertically slightly to the left – R6. From R6 you can abseil on the Etache glacier. From the pass, climb an obvious chimney, pass under a large jammed block (3) 3 spits. Cross a slab and go slightly to the right to go under a huge arch. Turn left and go up to Marina Levi Point (3140m). Through the wire of the ridge, then a series of cracks (3 spits – Italian side), to reach the Point Francesco Stura (3154m) 3 spits. Stay on the edge of the ridge (very aerial passage in 3. Spits – very aesthetic), and join a collu (small cross) or make a reminder (Italian side – relay) to join the collu the last 25 meters. Climb a jump in 3 (5 spits) then descend to the base of a light colored edge. Cross this edge in 4c (6 spits) to relay just above. Stay on the edge of the ridge to reach Sergio Noci Point (3152m). Descend at best to a collu (2) then pass Italian side, go at the end of a large ledge to go back to Pointe Piero Constantine to avoid 3 gendarmes (2975m). Continue on the wire and then by small French slopes, until you find yourself at the foot of the Col des Rochers Cornus. Do not enter a stony corridor below the Col but stay on the left spur and descend to a rappel (spits + 25m strap).
Descent : From the Col des Rochers Cornus, go back to Gros Peyron, then take the path towards the stream of Côte Cornue
Accommodation : Gîte Lavis Trafford (Phone number : +33 4 79 05 06 83)
Falaise de Terres Rouges (Topo)
Very wild sector, very little frequented which asks to develop.
Ability to stay or eat at Refuge Terre Rouge 10 minutes.
Opening : in 2019 by Jean – Christian LICHAIRE, Caroline MENON and Denis VIANO
Exposition : East (IGN : 3535 OT Névache Mont Thabor)
Starting point : Refuge de Terre Rouge – about 8 minutes
Track height: from 25 to 30 meters maximum
Equipement : Cliff on equipped to allow beginners to climb in the lead. Do not touch the equipment in place.
Equipment on spits of 12 and chains to the relays. Material provided by the FFME de Savoie.
Material : 70 meter tether recommended. 12 quickdraws, lanyards and helmet.
Route
Go to Valmeinier 1800, just before the station turn right towards the parking of the Chenalette (GPS coordinates: 45 ° 09’41”N – 6 ° 29’40”E). Go up the valley along the Neuvache stream to the Terre Rouge refuge. Access to the cliff in 1h15.
From the Terre Rouge refuge go down towards the torrent, cross it, from there we see the cliff on the right. After crossing the stream 50 meters below the capture EDF, go on the right towards the cairns and locate a yellow handrail at the foot of the cliff. It is advisable to walk along the handrail to avoid slipping in the grass (GPS coordinates: 45 ° 07’50”N – 6 ° 30’44’E).
Download the topo in pdf : Topo Terre Rouge 2019
L1 “Raz les fraises” : 4A
L2 “Cool” : 4B
L3 “A gauche, toute!” : 5A
L4 “Jaunisse” : 5B
L5 “Engagez-vous” : 6A
L6 “Fastoche” : 5C
L7 “A droite, toute!” : 5B
L8 “Petit personnel à la pioche” : 5A
L9 “Momo à la cave” : 4C
