## Approach

5 mins

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.

<p>Beginners route, very short approach! but still in a great position. Can be busy.</p> <h2>Approach # 5mins</h2> <p>From the top station go down the metal steps to the col and the start of the climb.</p> <h2>Route # 1h30</h2> <p>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.</p> <h2>Descent</h2> <p>By the same way</p> <ul> <li><p>Nice views, especially of the Dru N face</p></li> <li><p>Conditions, and in particular the presence of ice, can greatly change the difficulty.</p></li> </ul>