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Aéroplane blindé

Waldeckspitze · 1916 m · Vaud and Freiburger Prealps · Switzerland
Elevation Gain (m)
↗ 350 m
Height of the difficulties
100 m
Orientation
SW
Engagement
I
Equipment
P1
Free climbing
7a

Very fine route on a vertical very compact wall

Approach

From Oberi Bire or Oberberg follow the path that runs along the ridge towards the northeast or southwest respectively.

Route

L16c+Grey wall typical of Verdon, water seeps, fluting, very technical
L27aA short hard passage on slight overhang
L36b+
L47aTechnical on a vertical wall with a boulder problem to reach the belay station. 6b+ required
L57a(6c in the guidebook) several boulder problems including a good rest. Very technical on the traverse at the end.

Descent

By abseil.

Remarks

  • Major route but short pitches (20/25 m).

Route history

- Equipment: 1986 - D. Bovard, Y. Duc.

- Re-equipment: 2001 - D. and M. Rebetz. On pitons.

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    More routes on Waldeckspitze

    ↗ 300 m

    From Oberberg car park, follow the trail heading south-west which joins the main trail. Continue south-west to the scree field. From there, either climb directly up the scree or make a detour by continuing on the main path and turning right onto a footpath.

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    7c

    From Oberi Bire or Oberberg follow the path that runs along the chain north-east or south-west respectively.

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    ↗ 350 m

    From Oberi Bire or Oberberg follow the path that runs along the chain north-east or south-west respectively.

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