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Gumbie - Oct 1, 2010 7:55 am
5/5 starsNW face direct, snow to 60 deg, ascended to summit, descended southwest face
Jurgen - Aug 17, 2009 1:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2009
NW-face of Combin de ValsoreyStarted at the Valsorey hut. Ascent through the Southwall is very dangerous! The NW-face was very icy, but safe. Didn't get to the Grafeneire summit because we where a bit sick. Descent towards the Pannosierre hut was pretty safe at the time.