With the promise of an afternoon thunderstorm and aching, ageing limbs, I was pleased that we had decided to head for the relatively close Les Cheserys up at the Col des Montets. The weather was supposed to be a lot cooler, but it started out scorching, and we were all a little overdressed.
The routes here are all slabby, so the emphasis was on technique and balance…….. a bit of a bugger for me as I’m not sure I’ve got either.
Tish and Astrid started on the 150m Voie du Psychiatre, which wasn’t equipped, while Pete and I decided on La Voie de L’EHM (bolted) described in the guide as one of the best routes on the crag.
The climbing on the slabs was completely different to the thuggy granite across the valley. Easier on the arms, but harder on the feet, especially as I wasn’t used to cramming mine into the seemingly undersized shoes. On our route, Pete and I found the guidebook description to be accurate, Pitch 4, a 5c pitch that Pete led was great; balancy, with underclings and small side pulls.
By mid-afternoon the weather was, as predicted looking stormy, so Pete led a 1 pitch route with a tricky start, which Astrid and I top-roped and Tish led; and just as we packed up, the heavens opened. We were on our way down as the crag became a waterfall dotted with French climbers (smug feeling). This was a great place to climb; easy approach, great views and a variety of routes at the easier end of the scale.
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That’s not very nice Rach. If someone else’s holiday causes you so much bitterness you could at least spell the expression of your bitterness correctly. 😆
where did the rest of my comment go? It was meant to say “did the cakes taste as good as they look?”
They were FANTASTIC!!! :yum: :yum: :yum:
I really liked the look of the cakes :yum: I could see where I started skiing in the first picture
Looks like another great day! 😀
P6 would make a great guidebook cover photo! :star: I would happily lead any of the 4 pitches in P8!!! :yum: :yum: :yum: The solution to the question is: one after the other.