La Giettaz - Nant de la Coufia - La Giettaz - Bornes - Aravis - France

La Giettaz - Nant de la Coufia

Min / max altitude1200m / 1260m
Duration1 day
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Approach

From Giettaz, drive towards Flumet until the Glières hamlet. Park as best you can on the side of the road under the cascade du Dard (or at the track descending to the l’Arrondine). Go down to the Arrondine, (leave the road 50m above the cascade du Dard,) and go E to up the stream bed of the “nant de la coufa”as named on the IGN map. There are icefalls on both sides. the N side being the better formed.

Route

Various options from 3-6, depending upon conditions. Length rarely exceeds 60m. Belay using the trees.

Descent

Abseil

Often in condition. See the guidebook referenced below for more information.

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