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Le Grand Capucin

Interesting rock climbing area for routes starting from 8a (french grades).
InformationMany additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.
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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 Dièdre, overhang Surplomb, vertical 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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  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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