Ice climbing, an activity performed original and sensations

The icefall is a discipline derived from climbing. It is to climb up ice formations, like the frozen waterfalls in winter or the sides of glaciers as ducts or corridors that can be done in the summer if conditions are good (the crevasses are generally not recommended because they are very fragile ).

This discipline is considered extremely dangerous and is not recommended for beginners. It requires considerable experience to assess the state of the ice varies with temperature: very cold temperatures make the ice hard and brittle, while warmer temperatures give an ice wetter and "soft" ("sorbet "). The variations in temperature can make dangerous stunts with a risk of collapse.

The Grave

The countries of the Meije is a land of waterfalls, divided into four distinct areas, they spread the Lac du Chambon La Grave, and in a hundred ...

L'Alpe d'Huez

The whole cliff Lake Besson is equipped to the waterfall, the classics and a must on this historic, 13 waterfalls within easy reach.

St Christophe en Oisans (Vallon du Diable)

The 24 waterfalls of this wild valley, divided into two sectors, north and south, are famous for their beauty and difficult access.