La Grave - Combe de Laurichard - Le Givre - La Grave - Combe de Laurichard - Écrins - France

La Grave - Combe de Laurichard - Le Givre

Min / max altitude2038m / 2400m
Duration1 day
Main facingNW
Route typeReturn the same way
GearRelais sur spits
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One of the four beginner ice-falls of the Laurichard, with an easy descent and bolted belays.

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

Le givre is the second ice-fall from the left L#| WI2| L#| WI3+|

Descent

The descent route is obvious, using snow slopes on the right. You can also abseil down.

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