Le Grand Capucin
Interesting rock climbing area for routes starting from 8a (french grades).
Many additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.Best time(s) :
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- Sept.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Aspect(s) : SE Altitude : 3450 m
Approach Depuis le téléphérique de l'aiguille du Midi: 180 min steep up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag dangerous for young kids.
Informations :
Between 10 and 25 routes, from 7a to 8a. Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 400 m.
Rock :
granite. Characteristic(s) : dihedral 
, overhang 
, vertical 
. Type(s) of holds : crimps, cracks.
, overhang , vertical . Type(s) of holds : crimps, cracks.
Further information(s) : Haute montagne.
Escalade de style alpin: Bonne météo obligatoire.
Locations :
Area :
France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
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: Bouldering 
: Single pitch 
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: Deep water soloing 
: Differents kind of climbing
 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 45° 51' 6" N | Longitude : 6° 54' 0" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 45° 54' 59" N | Longitude : 6° 52' 13" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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