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Ice fall / Zinal

The ice cascade, illuminated in the evening by powerful spotlights, opens the doors to an unreal and enchanting world.

The ice climbing season is very short-lived. It starts at the beginning of winter and ends at the end of February, when temperatures are no longer low enough to guarantee maximum safety. Despite the seemingly simple movements, climbing these icy walls requires specific equipment and training. Well equipped and well supervised, all that remains is to savour the sensations provided by the ascent of the waterfalls of the Val d'Anniviers.

In addition to good walking shoes, gloves and appropriate clothing, the specific equipment includes :

• Crampons
• Ice axe
• Harness
• Helmet

Price

Free access

Description

Access: cross the Barmette bridge and follow the yellow "Le Belvédère" signs. The waterfalls are easily spotted under the Belvedere flags
In the best conditions, the site can have up to ten routes
Possibility to put the windmills on some routes from the top with the help of a handrail

Practical information

Illuminated at night
Equipment hire in the resort's sports shops
Information on conditions and initiations can be obtained from the Bureau des Guides d'Anniviers