One of the four beginner ice-falls of the Laurichard. Although not sustained, it is long and narrow, making it very impressive and *goulotte*-like.

###Approach# 30 minutes
From the Lautaret pass, aim for the right margin of the Combe de Laurichard (on your left going up). There are four beginner ice-falls on the first buttresses of the Combeynot.

###Climb
*Cristal Sympa* is the fourth and last ice-fall from the left. Go up a narrow gully to reach the base of a first steep section: 20m at 60-70°. Go up a second snow section to reach another ice wall (10m at 75°). Continue up the gully to a small plateau.

###Descent
The descent route is obvious, using snow slopes on the right once exited the gully.

<p>One of the four beginner ice-falls of the Laurichard. Although not sustained, it is long and narrow, making it very impressive and <em>goulotte</em>-like.</p> <h3>Approach# 30 minutes</h3> <p>From the Lautaret pass, aim for the right margin of the Combe de Laurichard (on your left going up). There are four beginner ice-falls on the first buttresses of the Combeynot.</p> <h3>Climb</h3> <p><em>Cristal Sympa</em> is the fourth and last ice-fall from the left. Go up a narrow gully to reach the base of a first steep section: 20m at 60-70°. Go up a second snow section to reach another ice wall (10m at 75°). Continue up the gully to a small plateau.</p> <h3>Descent</h3> <p>The descent route is obvious, using snow slopes on the right once exited the gully.</p>

La Grave - Combe de Laurichard

Cascades de laurichard

La Grave - Combe de Laurichard - Cristal Sympa

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<p>The small valley of Laurichard, on the N slope of the Combeynot offers four beginner ice-falls with short (30min) approaches, easy descents and bolted belays. Being set above 2000m they are in condition early in the season and can even be checked out from the car&#8230;</p>