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DescriptionA huge area boasting a great diversity of climbing styles, rock types, and commitment levels---on both rock and ice. The "French" culture adds to the exotic nature of a climbing trip here. Getting ThereDrive or fly. Major carriers go to Montreal and Quebec City. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Quebec:
Le Gringalet WI4 PG13 Ice, 3 pitches, 350 feet, Grade III Mont Pinacle
Featured Route For Quebec
Le Gringalet WI4 PG13 International : Canada : ... : Mont Pinacle
The Ultra classic "Le Gringalet" known for "The Hand" which is formed by updrafts coming up the right wall. In many seasons you can climb behind this formation to clear the final pitch.P1: Climb the short pitch to the ledge ~ 50 ft. (In early season you may be climbing more rock than Ice) 2 Glue-ins are located about 25' to the left on this ledge.P2: head back to the corner and climb out your ropes to a ledge with a single Piton and a bomber bol...[more] Browse More Classics in International |