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↗ 2150 m

Reach the foot of the goulotte by the Charlet - Platonov route or by the Charlet - Devouassoux route (in traverse). The route proper begins directly above the Pointe Croux. One pitch of steep ice (4/4+) then snow slope to the Pointe Croux, which you contour on the left. Exit to the Aiguille Verte…

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↗ 1300 m

From the Charpoua refuge, ascend the glacier of the same name, keeping to its left bank to reach the bergschrund below the Y couloir. When the slope becomes a little steep, make short traverses slightly to the left. Around 3200 m, you emerge onto a small crevassed area to gain the Y basin, and…

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