https://www.jamesclaphamguiding.com/climbhome daily 0.75 2025-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1538130270392-ND80W8I2YO5ZYOABZ8R9/Jason+and+Anais+on+their+last+steps+to+the+summit.jpg CLIMB Jason and Anais on their final steps to the summit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605040646863-MIW8IAH7UV8USR7YAXR0/ODT00005.JPG CLIMB The Bosses Ridge on Mont Blanc. The final 400m of the ascent are guaranteed to take your breath away as you climb this slender and stunning ridge to the summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542715740570-TSBX3PGG5EN72VFWIJUT/Mont+Blanc+at+dawn.jpg CLIMB Mont Blanc at dawn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542715906317-T9RZ6FHYMI4DNIGTSB1F/Approaching+the+Gouter+Refuge+early+season+FOR+MONT+BLANC+SECTION.jpg CLIMB Approaching the Gouter Refuge early season https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1538130047452-Q3CQZVINY21BE7O793LN/The+summit+of+Gran+Paradiso%2C+Italy.jpg CLIMB The summit of Gran Paradiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1538133164289-QQ11TKPP30H4ZGNP9MTV/Dave+on+the+Pope+route+MB+THE+HARD+WAY.jpg CLIMB Dave on the Pope Route. The Royal traverse climbs the very narrow crest in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542716029185-WODNFRG8GRBQTXP40R50/The+sensationally+exposed+traverse+of+the+Aiguille+Blanche+de+Peuterey+MONT+BLANC+THE+HARD+WAY.jpg CLIMB The sensationally exposed traverse of the Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1538133036070-8TOB9LYFC0CHXDF1M9II/Approaching+the+Pope+Route+MB+THE+HARD+WAY.jpg CLIMB Approaching the Pope Route. The long journey to the rifugio Gonella takes you up some impressive glaciated terrain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543751029880-M0OKPMNEOQE6M3DLCJ2R/RIMG0740.JPG CLIMB Serious and exposed terrain high on the Italian side of Mont Blanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542202710101-70MTCJVZDH1V28B6U8YY/3+Learning+to+Ice+Climb+in+Cogne%2C+Italy.+FOR+ICE+CLIMBING+COVER.jpg CLIMB Cascade Climbing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605257786189-71KBR8HZWD273OTBB96N/Andrew+Dike%2C+Dent+du+G%C3%A9ant.jpg CLIMB Andrew on the exposed upper ridge of the Dent du Géant at sunrise, the steep profile of the peak is seen on the Glacier du Géant behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605216810565-I38TSD6VJO3JZLJ31X2E/Dave+Lozman%2C+Tour+ronde-2.jpg CLIMB Dave just below the summit of the Tour Ronde. The summit affords a spectacular view over the Brenva Glacier and the Peuterey Ridge of Mont Blanc https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/72af67cc-9605-4e02-88b5-2672cfa5300e/Lenzspitze+Nadelhorn+Traverse.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out Dickie on the stunning Lenzspitze - Nadelhorn traverse in the Mischabel massif. The bulk of the Dom dominates the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1607373347128-JOHRPW5F9MZ2A6CE93CY/Dave%2C+Sombre+Heros CLIMB Dave on the classic ‘Sombre Heros’ in the wild and remote Queyras Massif, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604607044570-3BJHVIJP5AEK4PTSBF60/Michael+on+the+summit+whilst+traversing+the+Matterhorn CLIMB Mike on the summit midway through a traverse of the Matterhorn - Lion Ridge to Hornli Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605042059806-8J5T432QBSO24823QT7Q/P1230311-2.jpg CLIMB Rob high on the Lion Ridge of the Matterhorn - The mountain casts a very distinctive silhouette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542203081155-1UY19ISH5FK45TBEAFSW/Ascending+fixed+ropes+on+a+snowy+Matterhorn.jpg CLIMB Daniel ascending fixed ropes on a snowy Hornli Ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542195009520-QQW1IDVNIDWWVLLZ7EQ4/image-asset.jpeg CLIMB Ally on the exposed finale to the MIttellegi ridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/b5c11d0f-7d27-454b-892c-b73a02536ea6/Mike+K+Oberland+2021-22.jpg CLIMB Mike descending the south ridge of the Eiger after climbing the Mittellegi up the right-hand skyline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542195090122-EDXGEZI8DBAYARO0ZG9Z/The+Eiger+North+Face.jpg CLIMB The Eiger North Face https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542196835935-PYUVBHSYQ4A12F6ENQ6K/Nick+on+Les+Lepidopteres%2C+Aiguille+du+Peigne.jpg CLIMB Nick on Les Lepidopteres, Aiguille du Peigne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604955395617-KA2D4QK07ICGME5XYNAU/Emeline%2C+Le+piege CLIMB Emeline on the crux of ‘Le Piege’, Envers des Aiguilles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605128573161-GOEBS58JN5LFGYAL8LVE/Risveglio+di+Kundalini%2C+Val+di+Mello.jpg CLIMB In addition to Chamonix trips can be arranged to other world class climbing areas like the Gorges du Verdon, Valle d’Orco, Val di Mello or Bregaglia. Here Nick climbs ‘Risveglio di Kundalini’, Mello, Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543754103788-G567333OB99Z3DLI8WE3/Diretto+al+Banano%2C+Machaby.JPG CLIMB The immaculate Diretto Al Banano, Machaby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604612317052-72QL3LQMOCV24R0KWG5B/Aiguille+du+Tour+Summit.JPG CLIMB Early morning smiles on the summit of the Aiguille du Tour for Marta and Scott https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542197628149-9N4A60DULG3K9IQEDW18/Learning+to+lead+in+the+mountains.jpg CLIMB Learning to lead in the mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542198712670-S6ETHB622VO5MV5J88Z5/Putting+Alpine+skills+to+the+test+on+the+Arete+Laurence.jpg CLIMB Putting Alpine skills to the test on the Arete Laurence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543752828475-OZEEDQTQFYDOHYCO53HZ/P1220893.jpg CLIMB Mira placing gear efficiently to protect the team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542201820446-QU6SCQJ0IEOJ5O2WBSXX/Bruce+and+Scott+putting+the+training+to+the+test+on+steep+ice%21.jpg CLIMB Bruce and Scott putting the training to the test on steep ice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543832355033-33VGMUMLMQSNVA3MUDBU/Ryan%2Bpulling%2Bhard%2Bon%2Bsteep%2Bice.jpg CLIMB Ryan pulling hard on a tricky steep step https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542202484720-T0W22SMKMQCUMXFQ9VBZ/Cogne+Ice.jpg CLIMB Cogne Ice climbing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543832391654-X5QIB7NGVPZJE4LG99VP/P10801801.jpg CLIMB Classic Ice in the Chamonix Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604701681440-C3AOYT256DFCO8GF1NAO/P1250872-3.jpg CLIMB Dave & Bruce following the classic ‘Monday Money’, Cogne, Italy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605253639883-XQB6T6H6PVZFM9YLWE67/Bruce+on+Antares CLIMB Bruce climbing the stunning Antares, Valsavaranche, Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/213b53e6-8f6c-449a-9d03-f199ebdb4b90/John+Carney+Dent+Blanche+Full+res-09.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out Breaking trail up the south ridge above the Wandfluelücke on a beautiful Alpine morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/2e0c7dd0-2a2e-4be1-9ef9-a946d7d4345c/John+Carney+Dent+Blanche+Full+res-20.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out John on the final ridge to the summit of the Dent Blanche in snowy conditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/5a0a739c-85d0-4c7a-819e-3bd2193d7590/Jake+and+Dickie+2021-18.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out Jake on the ENE ridge of Lenzspitze at sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/f47901d0-0946-4aa5-8223-74149f4be0ab/Jake+and+Dickie+2021-30.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out Rich and Dickie climbing high up the edge of the Drieselwand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/e1dd19a8-1d59-4926-ab8f-6afda60662de/Jake+and+Dickie+2021-29.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out Jake on the crest the ENE ridge of Lenzspitze https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/fdee4a2a-b878-4224-a33c-a48ded79f0be/Andrew+Dike+Dirruhorn.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out Andrew on the ascent to the Hohbarghorn with the Dirruhorn behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/52c59b67-3d91-400c-a9b1-a35fdc4ef74f/Donal+Nadelgrat.jpg CLIMB - Make it stand out Donal high on the Nadelgrat with the Hohbarghorn (left) and Stecknadelhorn behind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1538060599481-3ZGD86ZUA712R1E8DA6C/Reaching+the+summit+of+Mont+Blanc+with+skis.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542717088188-GTDV8Z1031NM5Z33YC58/robert-koorenny-1122096-unsplash.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543741851324-DPCSVB0VZ5FPOFC9F8I8/P1200480.JPG CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543747513100-KR64J0FS67G9N1TT20PL/RIMG0649.JPG CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543752328161-W49FYX89EY5MNEMYNA1Q/P1220892.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543922413400-5JPOR6UOLYDGL6H2S0X0/Mont+Blanc+and+the+Tacul+Rock+buttresses+2.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604784509266-SOHE047UPDLSLDF2PFCF/IMG_20190213_111351613.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605127632562-PGRGITQ4P9GI693UJ6ZL/P1270486-3.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1652175540116-44X9VZ6NK4EAALNTWZ3B/Mike+K+Oberland+2021-10.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1652355183509-O504SFSP4P6IDPYY41VH/Will+and+Soph+Antares-5.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1652427295348-GNKW5PSC2DGYKET95F9X/John+Carney+Dent+Blanche+Full+res-08.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1654153382540-UWNXOZ0CJX9F8DHLZ49W/Lenzspitze+Nadelhorn+Traverse.jpg CLIMB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1654166572316-AJ3VCCTY4BP08Q89LE7E/Nadelgrat+FR.jpg CLIMB https://www.jamesclaphamguiding.com/ski daily 0.75 2023-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1538131910834-OOAJV0VOLPZZT6Z8CG7B/Mark+and+Cary+ski+touring+in+the+Bernese+Alps.jpg SKI Carey and Mark approaching the summit of the Grunegghorn in the Bernese Oberland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604854579540-S7ZQLRVLDR354VNMSO2N/IMG_20190208_152817728.jpg SKI Martin riding out the bottom of the Col du Passon ski tour, Chamonix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543832561231-76P1N1DQX9MUI9GKKDL3/P1170641-2.jpg SKI Making the most of some early season powder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543832497214-119GS2GUJVHBWHEDW7IK/P1210782.jpg SKI Dropping into some steeper terrain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543832546223-MBBVKM5JJFUYQC1CBKKA/P1230585-2.jpg SKI Great snow and an even better view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604863008953-BXD2NN4MWF1LMJH1TW8C/P1250916-3.jpg SKI The Vallée Blanche descent seen from the Glacier des Periades opposite. The Aiguille du Midi and its distinctive mast lend a sense to the scale of the descent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1604862840570-JVPUAZS2Y7N8IP6Q0V0B/P1240519-3.jpg SKI Enjoying some quality glacial skiing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/0a559fff-b42a-4d59-8d84-d515e2bda86c/IMG_20190206_103131236.jpg SKI Descending the Midi Arete on a bluebird winters day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543699774267-MTEW4S9Q0DSLRJF0OBIB/P1140887.jpg SKI Negotiating crevassed terrain to get fresh tracks on the Petit Envers variation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542985665574-91DPLQRBGA28K0XY2AXF/Heading+into+steeper+ground+in+the+Aiguilles+Rouges.jpg SKI Heading into steeper ground in the Aiguilles Rouges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542985622236-WN2GU4928CL5BJHOZ1H7/Blue+skis+and+powder+in+the+Valle%CC%81e+Blanche.jpg SKI Approaching the Col du Bérard in the Aiguilles Rouges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543700590411-FFLX8HCEHDGX3XC9GNSB/DSC01218+kick+turn.jpg SKI Coaching kick turn technique on steeper ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542987450594-8VG865QREEB35IF2HT4X/Blue+skis+and+powder+in+the+Valle%CC%81e+Blanche.jpg SKI Learning the ropes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542987575924-M1SP8XWZ2KDJQE1M3JVF/SKI+TOURING.jpg SKI Ski touring - heading off the beaten track for an adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1543695343808-9C3H5HYG4W15Z3FCO8B1/IMG_20180113_131344429.jpg SKI Practising avalanche burial scenarios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542987869048-PC03EV6ZUVTS4RE5BYEQ/Ski+mountaineering+on+the+Blanc+de+Moming%2C+Valais.jpg SKI Ski mountaineering on the Blanc de Moming, Valais. The Dent Blanche dominating the view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1542987799717-NTAT973L7METJN9EEEGK/Happiness+is+blue+skies+and+skis%21.jpg SKI Happiness is blue skies and skis! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1605475747043-WJHF614RF36WSD6DOBGU/Sandy+Pigne+d%27Arolla.jpg SKI Ski touring to a summit in the high mountains, the quintessential alpine experience - Sandy just below the summit of the Pigne d’Arolla, Switzerland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/88da7449-ac47-417a-b937-c029027a0aef/Haute+Route+March+2022-25.jpg SKI - Make it stand out Nearing the Cabane des Dix. The route for day 5 crosses the shoulder left of Mont Blanc de Cheilon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/a3510226-f144-4922-9f7b-2fc2f969640a/Haute+Route+March+2022-15.jpg SKI - Make it stand out Wide open space and nice turns on the Glacier de Prafleuri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/081369c1-edba-4341-b3a8-7604768786af/Haute+Route+March+2022-35.jpg SKI - Make it stand out A very happy team on the col de Valpelline - an incredible viewpoint and all downhill from here to Zermatt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/bb0de0fe-ab56-4383-a512-5d67fd5355f0/Haute+Route+March+2022-09.jpg SKI - Make it stand out Rosie, Laura and Luke on the steep climb up to the Col du Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/c638370f-ddaf-45a1-a8b4-e16d1f1cd4ed/Fiescherhorn+summit%21.jpg SKI - Make it stand out On the summit of the Hinter Fiescherhorn, 4025m https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/85799dae-4f32-46f5-b284-7bba3933607a/Finsteraarhorn-4.jpg SKI - 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The route takes you over five rocky towers known as the Devil’s horns which are the 5 hardest individual 4000m ‘tops’ on the way to the summit of Mont Blanc du Tacul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197034055-U9LZOTCOXKWGK9RWKD6F/4.png Gallery - Alastair skiing in the Valais Descending the glacier de Moming above Zinal in the Val d’Anniviers on a perfect winters day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197052445-GYYPXICP0XXH31Z7O9N5/3.png Gallery - Monika & Nick on Le marchand de sable, Envers. A classic and technical 11 pitch granite climb on the Envers side of the Chamonix Aiguilles. 6a+ but tricky at the grade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197052443-6L6ZV3UORUBVNUIQZGFF/2.png Gallery - Sam on the Col du Plan Here we stopped for a picture while preparing to run up the Midi-Plan arete to make the last lift down after climbing the route Fil a Plomb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197080887-KNO8X9P01JXG7LBE51I4/9.png Gallery - Nick, Risveglio di Kundalini, Val di Mello. On a link up of the classics Risveglio di Kundalini and Luna Nascente in the Val di Mello. Italy. 19 pitches of immaculate granite up to 6b. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197072648-Q5RMSPDG53TCE3DT2ZYI/8.png Gallery - Alaine on the Entreves Traverse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197084068-4P3N4EV6A1V8SZ95H5E7/1.png Gallery - Sandy, Pigne d'Arolla After a huge November dump we headed over to Arolla to ski the Pigne d’Arolla on a perfect day and didn’t see another soul in the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197106414-BFXX2MP1BVZGQ2TPQ989/5.png Gallery - Zinal ski mountaineering Picture perfect ski mountaineering on the southwest ridge of the Blanc de Moming, Val d’Anniviers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1544197107433-WQVZ8257X8LVISEZI5IY/6.png Gallery - Atop the Ober Gabelhorn Monika on the summit of the Ober Gabelhorn midway through the Arbengrat to Wellenkuppe traverse. The mighty Dent Blanche dominates the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1572280522521-YWP3GYUJ4BPNOW8DWKD3/Bruce+on+Antares%2C+Valsavaranche.JPG Gallery - Bruce climbing Antares, Valsavarenche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1572280755720-EBYWOLC1HZ4E0PRIYIGM/Le+Pilier.jpg Gallery - Bruce on Le Pilier, Col des Montets Pulling hard to get through the short but steep crux move on Le Pilier, a good accessible ice climb just above the Col des Montets, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bacecef0b77bda404cf17b4/1572376697830-LKETFQR8K3XOAJY1JCP2/P1240954.JPG Gallery - Owen in a state of shock État du choc is a challenging crack climb on the Petit Clocher du Portalet in the Swiss Val Ferret and is probably one of the best crack climbs in Europe. 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