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Petit Grepon

South Face One of the top 25 routes in this collection!

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A superb route on an amazing feature. Fun, moderate, well-protected climbing on excellent rock with exciting exposure will take you to a summit where you'll never get the entire climbing party for a photo. If you don't like this one, consider taking up another sport. Be sure you contact the Rocky Mtn. Park backcountry office if you're planning to camp below the Petit Grepon - you must have a permit, can't use a tent, and there are other restrictions you need to know about (also see the references).


Type:

Alpine Rock

 

Seriousness:

Location:

Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park, Colorado, USA

 

References:

G1, I1, W7

Rating:

III, 5.8

 

Route Descriptions & Maps:

Route diagramUSGS topographic map

First Ascent:

Unknown, early 1960s

 

Trip Reports:

Opland 9/92
Larson 7/93
Reeves 8/99
Sofranko 6/00