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Description 

Located on the East Side of Lake Lyster (Lac Lyster) is Mont Pinacle, an approximately 400' rock outcropping that borders the Lake. This is home to the Super Classic Ice Route, "Le Gringalet"

Getting There 

From The US, head North on 91 until you enter Canada, Take exit2 onto Route143 North (just after the border) Turn Right and head South on Route141 toward Coaticook (This is really East) Turn Right toward Barnston then Baldwin Mills ... Stay on this road which will turn into Ch. de Chalets

Directions from Lake Willoughby:
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The Classics

Featured Route For Mont Pinacle

Camay 5.6  International : Canada : ... : Mont Pinacle

The route starts at the 2nd belay of Classique (5.4). A 45 minute walk will bring you to the bottom of the Directissime area (see the "Guide d'escalade en Estrie" guidebook).The route follows the obvious crack and corner. Exit the roof by the right.2 60m rappels to the bottom. If you leave nothing at the base of the climb, a walkoff from the top might be a better option....[more]   Browse More Classics in International