Aguja Guillaumet - East face


28. ¡Aupa 40!


300m (400m) M7 85˚ 5+

Eneko & Iker Pou (Euskadi), 2/2017.

Description. It was opened in a day and climbing free (mixed). Not a single piece of gear was left in place. The name is in reference to Iker’s 40th birthday, which was the day of the ascent. For a repeat take a set of Camalots, a set of Stoppers, two ice-screws and a couple of pitons.

In the middle section, James Monypenny (GB) and Rodrigo Lobo Villarroel (BO) climbed a short variation in 1/2018, with difficulties to M7 A0 and 95˚. See line number 28.1 in the photo.

Approach. Rio Blanco to Paso Superior to Glaciar Piedras Blancas, or via Piedra del Fraile to Piedra Negra to Paso Guillaumet.

Descent. Descend via the Amy-Vidailhet couloir.

Photos (click to enlarge)

Guillaumet east face