South Face Reissend Nollen (3003m), Switzerland
In end of February 2023, Tof Henry (known for putting freeriding speed into the equation of skiing steep mountaineering faces and the well received movie ‘Born in Chamonix‘) found and skied an interesting line in the south face of Reissend Nollen (3003m🇨🇭) together with local athlete Joel Pollinger. The line includes ~400m of vertical change and has a varying slope mostly between 45° and 55° in the upper half, a little section almost plateauing in the middle and a seriously exposed lower half with a gradient ranging from around 50° to almost 65° in the steepest section close to the bottom.
Location
The Face Sud de l’Envers des Aiguilles de Chamonix is a prominent mountain face situated in the Mont Blanc Massif of the French Alps. This awe-inspiring location is flanked by two remarkable mountain peaks: the Aiguille de Roc and the Aiguille du Plan.
The Aiguille de Roc stands tall at approximately 4,019 meters (13,185 feet) above sea level, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding alpine landscape. On the opposite side, the Aiguille du Plan rises to an impressive height of about 3,673 meters (12,045 feet). Both of these peaks are renowned among mountaineers and adventurers for their challenging ascents and breathtaking vistas. The Face Sud de l’Envers des Aiguilles de Chamonix, with its steep and rugged terrain, beckons climbers and outdoor enthusiasts to explore its formidable slopes and experience the beauty of the Mont Blanc Massif.
First Descent (known)
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(Media) Sources
- Christophe Henry & Joel Pollinger
Reissend Nollen in clouds: Jack Brauer
Drone Shots: Anton Thorin & Harald Edlund
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