Ski-Areas > Northern Alps > Savoie (73) > Tarentaise > Val Thorens > Aiguille de Peclet west face
From the ski resort climb to the south-east towards the Lacs de Tête Ronde then the Tête Ronde. At around 2800 m you join the Glacier de Péclet. The exit onto the face is obvious. There is less chance of stonefall on the right bank of the glacier. Take crampons, ice-ax and glacier rescue kit. The Peclet glacier is crevassed with a rimaye at the top.
In the late spring it is possible to drive higher in a light car/4x4. Pass in front of the tennis courts and stop when you are blocked by snowcover.
| Mountain Range | Tarentaise |
|---|---|
| Summit | Aiguille de Peclet |
| Altitude | 3561m |
| Orientation | West |
| Starting Altitude | 2300 m |
| Vertical | 1260 m |
| Maps | IGN n°3534OT - Les Trois Vallées |
| GPS Waypoint | |
| GPS Route | Google-Earth:Val-Thorens |
| Grade[1] | Danger: 3, Climb: AD+, Ski: 3.3 |
| Comments | 35° for 600m with some sections of 40°, a sustained but not too steep slope |
| Snowboarders | Yes |
| Road Access | Albertville > Moûtiers > Val Thorens |
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