Overview
Grade: 5+/6-
Total time: 16 hrs
Climbing time: 9 hrs
Approach time: 4 hrs
Exit time: 3 hrs
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Length: 900m
Rope Length: 50m
Quickdraws: 8
The Dru Nordwand, Allain-Leininger route on the Petit Dru in the Mont Blanc Massif, graded 5+/6-, stands as a legendary alpine rock climb. Tackling the impressive North Face, it is renowned for its sustained, steep granite pitches that demand excellent crack climbing technique, good route-finding, and strong nerves. First climbed in 1955 by André Allain and Guido Leininger, this historical line remains a testament to their bold vision and skill in challenging high-alpine environments. Ascending this iconic route is a significant undertaking, requiring not only high-level technical climbing proficiency but also considerable alpine experience, resilience against changeable weather, and a tolerance for objective hazards. It's a true classic, offering a memorable and profoundly challenging adventure on one of the Alps' most recognizable and formidable peaks.
