• Miollet rock climbing wall

Miollet rock climbing wall

Resorts: Valgrisenche

Climb in intermediate mountain environment on ledges and walls with some slightly steep routes with ledges. Many different climbing styles can be used on the Miollet walls, from easy ledges to steep faces for expert climbers.

Technical Information

Route

Wall ascent: take the dirt road to the well-marked path. Continue for 10 minutes on the path to the first sector.

The Miollet walls were created by various alpine guides. It is mainly roche moutonnée by the glacier with cracks, crimps and jugs. There are easier routs along the path, ideal for beginners, while the left sector has steeper and more athletically challenging routes. Rock quality is excellent as well as the bolting, never too far apart.
The activity requires technical experience. Alpine guide assistance is recommended.

Descent: Climbers belay down on 60 meter cords or abseil down the few multi-pitch routes.

Minimum, maximum and average route difficulty from 3a to 7c, average 6b.

Other rock walls in the area: Le Gare - Valgrisenche.

Recommended times

May - October

Difference in level

da 150 m. a 350 m.

See also

Alpine guides

Valgrisenche alpine guides association

Valgrisenche

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Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.