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Grandes Jorasses routes: 5 ways to the top
Walker SpurClimbing · 15km · 1,200 m ascent · ~5h 0m · from PlanpincieuxGrade 3
The Walker Spur is a classic alpine climb on the north face of the Grandes Jorasses, it is a long and sustained route with mixed rock and ice climbing, requiring technical skills and experience.
Normal Route (Italian side)Climbing · 12km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from Refuge BoccalatteGrade 2
The Normal Route from the Italian side is a challenging climb involving glacier travel and mixed climbing, it is often used as a descent route for climbers.
Normal Route (French side)Climbing · 10km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Refuge LeschauxGrade 2
The Normal Route from the French side involves glacier travel and mixed climbing, it is less frequently used than the Italian side but offers a different perspective.
Croz SpurClimbing · 14km · 1,200 m ascent · ~4h 50m · from PlanpincieuxGrade 3
The Croz Spur is a technical and demanding route on the north face, it requires excellent climbing skills and is considered one of the harder routes on the Grandes Jorasses.
Colton-MacIntyre RouteClimbing · 13km · 1,150 m ascent · ~4h 30m · from PlanpincieuxGrade 3
The Colton-MacIntyre Route is a famous ice and mixed climb on the north face, it is known for its sustained difficulty and exposure.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Grandes Jorasses each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 4208m summit.
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How dark the sky gets over Grandes Jorasses each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
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Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:52, sunset 18:41
10h 49m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:33 and starts 18:00. From the summit you see the sun 07:41 to 18:52.
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About Grandes Jorasses
Grandes Jorasses is 4,208 m (13,806 ft) high with 832 m of prominence. It is in Alps, France. The nearest summits are Pointe Whymper / Punta Whymper (0.3 km), Pointe Croz / Punta Croz (0.3 km) and Tour des Jorasses (0.3 km).
How high is Grandes Jorasses?
Grandes Jorasses is 4,208 metres high with 832 metres of prominence.
Where is Grandes Jorasses?
Grandes Jorasses is listed in Alps, France.
Are there routes for Grandes Jorasses?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Grandes Jorasses, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Grandes Jorasses today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
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