New multi-pitcher tour in the Sanetsch climbing area: Le Septième Sens

Jean-Marie Porcellana and Grégoire Tieche have set up a new heavy multi-pitch route in the Sanetsch (Valais) climbing area. Information, pictures and topos are in this post.

The south-facing route Le Septième Sens in the Sanetsch area is located at an altitude of 2 meters above Mehr and extends over seven pitches with difficulties of up to 500b +.

"The route is a very serious tour with mandatory climbing spots in the 6c / 6c + area."

Jean-Marie Porcellana on Le Septième Sens

The first two pitches (7a and 7a +) are very athletic, while the remaining pitches require a good deal of technique.

Information about the route and required material

  • Ideal season: Mid-June to the end of November, provided the pass road is open
  • Coordinates: E587680 / N133466
  • The pitch: L1: 7a / L2: 7a + / L3: 7b / L4: 7b + / L5: 6b + / L6: 6c / L7: 7a
  • 2 x 50 meter rope
  • 17 express loops

Topo of the route Le Septième Sens on the Sanetsch

You can find the topo of the route under the following link: Topo of the multi-pitch route Le Septième Sens, Further information and a more detailed Description of the route can be found here in French.

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Credits: Images and information Jean-Marie Porcellana

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