la Maye

Ian and I climbed De Maye en Endroit. We got a little off route, but had a good time, and blitzed it in just over 4 hours. The crux 6b is a very entertaining overhanging pitch. The slabs higher up are also good, but the rock really seems to improve with elevation. As a result, it might be better to stick to the climbs on the left.

Every climbers dream: a soaking wet granite slab!

Looking down the first slab

After the crux 6b pitch

Us climbing! Taken by CZ

A closeup. This is pitch 3

Further up, with la Berarde in the background






We were back by lunchtime, and after crepes, we brought Zoe to the river to throw rocks and build dams. The raspberries along the river were unfortunately not yet ripe. Chloe and I also scoped out the trail head to the more direct path to the cliff. Finally, it was time to gather wild blueberries for Zoe.

We were also rewarded with beautiful light on the mountains