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Climbers Find Huge Crystals on New 16-Pitch Alpine Route
French climbers discover massive crystals along newly established alpine route.
In brief
French climbers discover massive crystals along newly established alpine route. French climbers Pablo Etienne and Sophie Jacob created a safe 16-pitch alpine route with huge crystals left by 1981 crystal collectors. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
New Alpine Route Established
French climbers Pablo Etienne and Sophie Jacob created L’Écho des Cristalliers on Capucin du Requin face in Mont Blanc massif.
“The essence of adventure, as we like to experience it, is setting out with an idea while remaining open to the surprises the terrain may hold”
1981 Crystal Collectors' Legacy
They found remnants of rappel stations from crystal collectors who climbed to mid-height in 1981.
Route Details and Safety
L’Écho des Cristalliers is 500 metres long, ED-5.11, with eight bolts and six pitons for safe climbing.
Here's the gist
French climbers Pablo Etienne and Sophie Jacob created a safe 16-pitch alpine route with huge crystals left by 1981 crystal collectors.
