South ridge

Steep hike on grass and rock slopes then an unclimbable ridge on schist.

Start from the Combe area or a little before as here towards Les Evouettes. First follow one of the paths then the steep east face up to the collet between Pointe des Tsarmettes and our remarkable dark mountain visible all the way (anonymous Point 2713 on the maps but it is the real Sex Noir marked too far north on the maps). Go around the gendarme by the north in a diagonal ascent then drop onto the west flank of the ridge to bypass the next one then follow the ridge passing 3 sub-summits (between two of them you will have to escape again onto the west flank but the route is logical). The difficulties look insurmountable but the route is easier than it looks except for the last steps. Indeed, once almost at summit altitude, the ridge becomes horizontal, extremely airy and narrow and you have to stand on or cling to blocks that are not very secure or even unstable. There is a short and weak delicate notch to cross (easier on the way back). The last meters are done by traversing into the west flank for 2-3 meters (exposed, impressive and not very stable) then climbing a very short pseudo-chimney (here, however, there are 2-3 old pitons that hold if needed...). You then find yourself on a surprisingly small summit, a bit cramped, beside a small rusty cross barely set in a small cairn. Descent by the same route, of course always being careful.