Rochefort ridge

Approach

From the Torino hut (3371m, access possible from the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car), cross the Géant plateau passing to the left of the Aiguilles Marbrées. Climb up the snow slopes to a little gully on the left, which leads to a spur giving access to the actual ridge.

Route

Climb up the spur, (keeping to the left for the first third,) alternatively climbing snow slopes and easy rock, fairly unstable. Climb up to the base of the S face of the Dent du Geant. “la Salle à manger”. Follow the snowy ridge, (airy), passing the Point 3933m. A belay facilitates a descent of 20 to 30m, depending on the conditions. One then overcomes a rocky outcrop by keeping to the right (3b). At the foot of the Aiguille de Rochefort, the final climb (3b) starts on the right in a gully. For the second pitch, start in a gully slightly on the left. Pitch 3 is on the ridge (Belays equipped with slings if you chose to abseil on return.)

Descent

By the same route