Aiguille de Toule - W Face
Information
Min / max altitude3320m / 3534m
Duration1 day
Main facingW
Route typereturn_same_way
Glacier gear required
Snowboarding possible
A short approach makes it a good beginners route
Approach
From the Torino hut go NW to the col des Flambeaux. Descend to the W and contour under the N face, (Same a the approach route for the Aiguilles d’Entrèves).
Route
Options:
- Either cross the bergschrund and head directly up to a little saddle on the crest of the NW ridge, and along this to the summit,
- or go higher towards the col and traverse in from the right, under some rocks to reach the same saddle, less steep, normal choice if combined with the traverse of the Aig d’Entreves.
Descent
Either by the same route or by the E face, normal route (PD-).
Good views. Makes a nice traverse if combined with the E face

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