Northern Spur then North-West Ridge

Ascent: This route was opened in May 1965 by F. Gohier, J and P. Ravier, is located at the centre of the north face and follows the edge of the spur.

From Lac d’Aubert, you reach Brèque de Barris, then climb the north-east dale of the Ramougn to foot of the spur. The approach takes 2h.

Start the climb at an orange dihedral on the left of the edge of the spur (IV/IV +). Then climb the crack which dominates and turns into an excellent party ledge (IV/IV +). Traverse towards the left on beautiful slabs (UK-4a /US-5.5) and reach the base of a large open book. Go up it on two pitches (all UK-4a /US-5.5 with an IV+/V step). Top out by a shoulder on the right side and reach the summit. Total 2h of rock climbing.

Bibliography: - Pascal Ravier - Vallée d’Aure, Le Kairn

Descent: From the summit descend by the northwest ridge (some II steps) to reach the foot of the face, or to supplement the brevity of the route, to continue along the ridge as far as the summit of the Néouvielle (3091m). It is a pretty and easy ridge (II steps). Then descend the Néouvielle via the eastern side to reach the Brèque de Barris. Time 2h.