Climbing at the Tour d'Aï, west face
Description
The Tour d'Aï offers several climbing routes on its imposing west face, offering a breathtaking view of the Dents du Midi massif and Lake Geneva.
Offering a magnificent view of the Dents du Midi massif, this site is above all for good climbers. It is situated at an altitude of 2331m on the west face of the Tour d'Aï and has routes ranging from 5a to 7a. The west face of the Tour d'Aï is divided into several sectors: - Future: 20 routes from 6a+ to 7c+ - Gonzo: 19 channels from 6a to 7b+ - The Needle - Nikita: 18 channels from a1 to 7b - Alexandrins: 13 lanes from 6a+ to 6c+ - Controlled skidding: 12 channels 6b+ to 7b
Practical Information
Access to the climbing site : From the Aï lake : 30 min. From the arrival of the cable car : 45 min. From Leysin : 2h30
Contacts
Bureau des Guides des Alpes Vaudoises Ecole suisse d'alpinisme Chemin du Château 17, 1860 Aigle, CH info@guideservice.ch +41 24 496 38 00
The Tour d'Aï offers several climbing routes on its imposing west face, offering a breathtaking view of the Dents du Midi massif and Lake Geneva.
Offering a magnificent view of the Dents du Midi massif, this site is above all for good climbers. It is situated at an altitude of 2331m on the west face of the Tour d'Aï and has routes ranging from 5a to 7a. The west face of the Tour d'Aï is divided into several sectors: - Future: 20 routes from 6a+ to 7c+ - Gonzo: 19 channels from 6a to 7b+ - The Needle - Nikita: 18 channels from a1 to 7b - Alexandrins: 13 lanes from 6a+ to 6c+ - Controlled skidding: 12 channels 6b+ to 7b
Practical Information
Access to the climbing site : From the Aï lake : 30 min. From the arrival of the cable car : 45 min. From Leysin : 2h30
Contacts
Bureau des Guides des Alpes Vaudoises Ecole suisse d'alpinisme Chemin du Château 17, 1860 Aigle, CH info@guideservice.ch +41 24 496 38 00