Rivière d'Argent

The climb, Rivière d'Argent, is also the rappel route for the sector.  It was recently retro bolted (not sure the date) with shiney SS hangers and fat 12mm bolts.  This is beautiful route has super easy access.  It is very fun and is well protected by Verdon standards.

3 rappels (45m, 40m, 30m) required to gain the start of the climb and two ropes required for the rappel!  Take care, the rope can get stuck pulling the first rappel.  Be careful at the end of the last rappel and look to climber's right for a set of bolts on a tiny strance for the start of the climb.  If you end at a hanging rappel station, you're off route. Do not miss the 2 bolt anchor for the start of the climb and do not do a 4th rappel or you may have to climb 7a+ to get out!

P1:  6b+ (5.11a) work up and left on delicate moves until the route steepens.  

P2:  5c (5.9) a short pitch with mostly easy climbing to a few moves and a difficult clip before the anchors.

P3: 6b+ (5.11a) a spectacular pitch up steep rock on mostly large holds with a thin (10+) slabby finish.

P4: 6a (5.10b) another short pitch on excellent rock.  The crux is shortly after moving off the belay.

P5: 6a (5.10b) fun and sustained climbing up excellent rock on good holds.

Pitches 4 and 5 could be combined with about 20 quickdraws.

From kilometer marker 17, hike straight up grey slabs to the rim.  The route (sector) name is painted on a rock next to large cairn (as of Oct 2021).  An easy scramble down and to skier's left leads to a ledge below a small overhang and the start of the rappels.