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Mountaineering Perrons traverse
Duration:
1 day
Price from: 510€
Fitness:
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Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 600m or routes above 3500m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 900m or routes above 4000m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 1300m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
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Technical Level 1: For regular hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route is not very steep and is well-marked, or the activity may also take place in beginner-friendly areas.
Technical Level 2: For experienced hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route includes short, steep sections and may involve scree or rocky ridges, requiring surefootedness.
Technical Level 3: For occasional mountaineers (2 to 5 recent outings). The route includes steep sections requiring prior climbing experience at a French grade 3c level and/or mastery of crampons and ice axe use.
Technical Level 4: For regular mountaineers (5 to 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing at a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and an ice axe, as well as basic roping and belaying techniques.
Technical Level 5: For experienced mountaineers (more than 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing above a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and ice axes for ice climbing, as well as advanced roping and belaying techniques.
General information
Starting from the Emosson dam (1965m) in neighboring Switzerland, the Perrons traverse is a magnificent ridge climb set in a wild environment. It stretches between the Aiguille du Vent (2578m) and the Pointe de l'Ifala (2651m), passing over the summit of the Grand Perron (2673m) and the Pointe Vouilloz (2670m). This route offers a stunning journey above the turquoise waters of Lake Emosson, with breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif and the mineral mountains of Haut-Giffre. The Perrons traverse combines scrambling with a few short pitches (up to French grade 4) on excellent rock, downclimbing, airy traverses, and numerous abseils. This climb is all about moving efficiently over moderately technical ground. The mostly off-trail approach and return hikes give this traverse a decidedly sporty character.
The Perrons traverse is not a climb suitable for beginners. It is aimed at climbers who have already completed ridge climbs and who are used to several hours of climbing. It is an excellent preparation for AD alpine routes in the high mountains. If you have no experience, we recommend starting with the west ridge of the Dent de Fenestral, which offers a similar setting.
Group booking
No group booking, only private booking
Private booking
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a mountain leader to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain leader who will meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula realise your projects because it guarentees you a maximum amount of comfort.
Dates (private booking) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (private booking) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private booking) : Between 1 - 2 people per guide. Children minimum 16 years old
Price 2025 (private booking) :
Group of 1 person : 510€
Group of 2 people : 560€
The price includes :
- mountain guiding services
The price does not include :
- technical equipment
- transport
- Picnic & snacks
Further information
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 5 - 7 hours (schedules given as an indication)
Location : From the Emosson dam in Switzerland
Ability level : The Perrons traverse is not a climb suitable for beginners. It is aimed at climbers who have already completed ridge climbs. The route includes rock climbing up to French grade 4 with abseils.
Formality : Make sure you have valid individual liability insurance for the practice of this activity without any location or altitude restrictions, including assistance, search and rescue, and repatriation
ID is mandatory to cross the border
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Equipment
We recommend that you take special care in choosing your equipment because it contributes greatly to the success of your trip. As alpine conditions can be highly variable with sudden changes, it can get very cold in altitude, it is preferable to have numerous layers rather than one thick piece of clothing.
Equipment
- Light back pack
- Mountain boots for walking and climbing
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay device
- Tether for abseiling
- At the beginning of the season: light crampons and ice axe for the approach
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for hiking
- Windproof jacket
- A sun hat
- Walking poals (optional)
Accessories
- Sun glasses
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Snacks
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CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 10 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
CO2 emitted per person for the activity: 10 kg. Learn out more about the footprint calculation of this activity
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