Le Pillier des Putains

W6 - 25m

 

This route has only formed completely for two years around its first ascent. It is basically a variation to Pearl Necklace, taking a steep pillar that ocassionaly forms off to the left. When it does form it is a hollow 2 to 3 foot diameter pillar that extends for about 20m. At half height it turns into more of a hollow curtain than a pillar. During regular years the pillar gets about halfway down. If this happens, it is possible to dry tool up the rock to try and latch on to it. Unfortunately the rock is a bit friable, and lacking protection. Again, this is more of a top rope variation (at least as far as I am aware). Some mixed options also look to exist off to the right fo the pillar.