Petite Aiguille Verte - Standard ascent
Beginners route, very short approach! but still in a great position. Can be busy.
Approach # 5mins
From the top station go down the metal steps to the col and the start of the climb.
Route # 1h30
Go up the initial snow slopes above the Col des Grand Montets to get to the nice shoulder at the base of the W ridge. Cross the bergschrund, sometimes fragile. Choose a line up the ridge of easy mixed ground, with a few sections of rock climbing, notably a 5m, cracked wall at 3b, to arrive at a rock table. (A lot of parties stop here.) To reach the true summit, climb down a little rock wall (3b) by hanging from your arms, (easier on the return,) then follow the crest of the ridge.
Descent
By the same way
Nice views, especially of the Dru N face
Conditions, and in particular the presence of ice, can greatly change the difficulty.

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