Dent de Cons

  • Dent de Cons
  • 2062 m
  • Prominence 1155 m
  • Location: North 45.72964, East 006.35130 (GPS)
  • Difficulty: YDS class 2
  • Climbed: August 12, 2023

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How to get there:
This mountain is near Albertville. There is parking for quite a few cars at the top of a local (paved) mountain road. This location is N45.736946, E6.368928, elevation slightly above 1200 meter.
Route description:
There are 2 routes, almost equal in time, this makes for a nice circular hike. I would recommend to start out south, ie. go left when facing the mountain from the parking area.
The trail is well marked. There is a warning about steep terrain and difficult passages, however this route never exceeds (YDS) class 2. In addition, there are quite new cables in several locations where there is some exposure.
The trail starting sort of south, runs towards the very distinct col that may be seen from the start. Pretty flat to start with, then gradually a more sustained ascent until the col is reached. The far side of this col is surprisingly steep. The trail now ascends right, but overall the route has a pretty long ascending traverse towards your left. Higher up, there are a few slightly steeper sections some with protection, but nothing difficult.
The route finally makes the main crest and heads towards a distinct top ahead. This is a false summit, but you will immediately see a next summit ahead along the ridge. This is also false, but then the proper summit comes into view. It has a viewfinder on the top.
There is a warning sign indicating that a continuation north is difficult. This is not at all clear, I would think that descending back the route of ascent might be of similar character.
The trail runs on the very top of the ridge, the ridge is quite narrow in a few places.
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