Right above the quaint village of Lillaz, lies this classic gully route. Settled snow made the approach and climb pretty safe and 7 pitches, 5 of ice lead to the top. Justifiably a classic climb, with wonderful views out to Mont Blanc and a nice feeling of commitment inside the huge gully.The climbs saves its best for the last two pitches. James led a nice two step ice pitch and I finished with the tricky but very enjoyable mixed 4+ pitch. Some fine moves up into a rock chimney finished with bomber placements to top out. We rapelled the route, stunned at the antics of a casual chamois on the cliffs to our right. Humbling!
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