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Esperanza

5.12b, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 11 votes
FA: unknown
International > Europe > France > 05 Southern Alps > Ceuse > Secteur Demi Lune

Description

Another classic ceuse pocket climb. Starts with big holds wich slowly get smaller until the bouldery crux at around the 4th bolt. Crank on shallow pockets and smeary feet for a few moves eventually working right to bigger (but still pumpy) pockets and up the final headwall. I find it a little strenuous to hang the draws at the crux, so its better to get your partner to hang them for you.

Location

located just to the right of 'gre blanc' the name is written at its base.

Protection

about 6 or so bolts to a fixed anchor.

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Getting into the crux on Esperanza
[Hide Photo] Getting into the crux on Esperanza
Janik working on the crux.
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Pulling the weird traverse
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the name is written at the base....
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