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Dry tooling "Hell Cave

Aussois
© Dry tooling Hell Cave in Aussois - Pierre Boucher
  • © Dry tooling Hell Cave in Aussois - Pierre Boucher

Dry-tooling... or the art of climbing on the rock with ice axes and crampons.
Come and practice on an equipped cliff in Aussois: Hell Cave.

Description

Dry-tooling is a sporting activity that combines sport climbing and ice climbing techniques, practiced on rock (or in a climbing gym). It makes use of ice climbing equipment, in addition to the usual climbing equipment.
About ten routes are equipped for difficulties ranging from D3 to D15.
From the Fort Victor-Emmanuel car park, take the path towards the Pont du Diable, at the arrival of the Paradis zip line, take the path towards the cave.

Equipment

  • Rock climbing site
  • Ice sports

Additional welcome

Free access, under your own responsibility.
You can practice with the Bureau des Guides.

Environments

  • Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Depending on weather and snow conditions.

Spoken languages

  • French

Location

Departure from Fort Victor-Emmanuel or Redoute Marie-Thérèse parking lot

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Dry tooling "Hell Cave
Forts de l'Esseillon 73500 Aussois