Extrepieraz rock climbing wall
Resorts: Brusson
Estrepieraz is the name of the hamlet near the wall. It has a convenient field at its base, typical of the alpine valley. The climb varies from walls with good holds to steep cliffs with more difficult routes.
Technical information
How to get here
Verrès highway exit. At the round about, take the second exit towards Champoluc. Follow the directions for Brusson and cross the town. Park at the end of a long straightaway at the end of the woods before the hamlet of Estrepieraz. Cross the bridge on foot.
Description of the route
The walls are all visible from the road that leads to Ayas and have always been popular with the local alpine guides. Excellent anchoring with resin pitons never placed far apart. Both beginner and more expert climbers will enjoy this climb since the more difficult routes are graded high.
The activity requires technical experience. Alpine guide assistance is recommended.
Descent: Stops include chains and belays or Munter hitches. Climbers are either belayed down on a 60 m cord or abseil on longer routes.
Minimum, maximum and average route difficulty from 3c to 7b, average 6b.
Total number of routes: 37.
Average length is 20 meters with a minimum of 10 and maximum of 80 meters.