Briancon Ice and Dry

This new guidebook to the ice climbs around Briancon covers all the major venues in the northern part of the Hautes-Alpes departement: Freissinieres, Fournel, Cervieres, Ceillac, Valle Argentera, L'Aup Martin, L'Onde, Ailefroide, Chambran, Guisane, Crevoux, Les Orres, Claree, Couleau, Rabioux, Val d'Escreins and Reallon, which, together, have forged the Upper Durance Valley's international reputation for winter climbing.

With 856 routes on offer, from easy classics to the latest dry-tooling test pieces, you are bound to find something to satisfy your thirst for winter adventures. Adopting a resolutely modern approach, the guidebook provides full descriptions of every route: access, approach, route details and descent, as well as tips on the best strategy to adopt.