Chapelle de la Gliere

Mel on the 'Razer', stunning exposure, wind blowing the ropes all over.

The summit of the Aiguille L'Index, popular as ever!

Was hoping to go for the Papillons Arete and the Peigne today but the weather wasnt looking great. So we headed for the Aiguille Rouge with another Chamonix Classic for Wednesday Club... The Chapelle De Gliere a 400m rock route (10-12 pitches) that mounts the south Shoulder of the Gliere, over the 'Razer' (doesnt sound good with ropes involved) and onto the 'Chapel' of the Gliere. A 20m pinnacle which offers great exposed climbing.

We boshed out 8-10 pitches and moved together a bit before the clash of thunder and rain came... the wind had threatened to blow me off the famous 'Razeur' and by the time we made it to the bottom of the pinnacle the rock was wet and we decided to abseil aroudn the summit. Shame, but the right decision as it rained  for a wee while after. 

Made it back to the Index lift for 1pm....

Some really nice climbing on route. I would love to do this route again or any of the alternatives nearby.