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DECEMBER
31ST : Siing down the Vallée Blanche via the Petit Envers.
The good snow conditions at this time allow us to enjoy this superb itinerary, skiing in powder snow ! |
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cinema like conditions: New Year’s Eve party is approaching ! |
 What else to end the year ! |
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: E. Favret
DECEMBER
28TH:The Pelissier gully at the Pointe Lachenal. Thanks to the anticyclone on the Alps, the weather conditions are exceptional for the end of the year, so we can enjoy an outing in high mountain ! |
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Bernard in ice ... |
 ... then in mixed; Well done ! |
 at the top: what a delight ! |
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: Y. Delvaux
DECEMBER
23RD AND 24th:Ice fall training course in Chamonix. 2 days of climbing several ice falls, learning the techniques to progress, to belay, and to keep good spirits ! |
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: S. Frendo
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December : Ice fall at Les Houches : The viaduc Sainte Marie.
A beautifull water fall, icy only at this period when the weather is very cold because it's in the sun every afternoon. |
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François focus ! |
 Ice Flûtes and "mushrooms" : so poetic ! |
 Rapelling down in the sun ! |
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: S. Frendo
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December : Ice climbing in Cogne : Patri. Magnificent ice fall in Italy (Cogne).Along the way (1hour) you walk with chamois and bouquetins. It's 300 meters of ice climbing ending in a circus where you can choose the best way for you ! |
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great conditions. |
 "Patri de droite" : 60 m. very steep! |
 Bravo Claire ! |
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: Y. Delevaux
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December : Randonne ski tour around the Aiguillette des Houches.
Beautiful way up in the forest to one of the gorgeous viewpoints on the Mont-Blanc.Sun, snow and wild ... |
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And at this time of the year it's warmer around 2000 metres! |
 a good practice is important at the begining of winter ! |
 Beautiful summit ... |
 ... and the best ! |
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December : Ice climbing in Argentière.
"Déferlante & Resac".
It's the beginning of the season for the crampons. Waterfalls aren't ready yet down in the valley but up in altitude it's perfect. |
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 "Resac" in front of the séracs !. |
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Photos
: M. Dumas
1st
& 2 December : To warm up the muscles, ski
touring in le Tour or les Houches is perfect.
A little bit of effort and some nice turns to enjoy this quiet time of the season. |
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But skiing down is fantastic. |
Slowly
getting fit again ! |
Photos
: E. Favret