Francois Cazzanelli, Matteo Della Bordella, Francesco Ratti and Isaïe Maquignaz first ascented an new extreme route on the Red Pillar and the Brouillard flank of Mont Blanc with „Incroyable“. First ascented from June 30th to July 1st, they managed the first free ascent on July 8th .

The Red Pillar of Brouillard (Pilier Rouge du Brouillard) is the most striking feature when viewing the Brouillard flank of Mont Blanc. The pillar has various routes leading to its summit, the one described on this page, known as „Bonatti-Oggioni“, was the first one to be established (1959). Although not as famous as the Central Pillar of Freney.

 

Technical Data:

First Ascenter:
Francois Cazzanelli, Matteo Della Bordella, Francesco Ratti and Isaïe Maquignaz
from June 30th to July 1st /freed July 8th
8a max,/ 7b oblig.
8 pitches/ 290 meters
Gear: 2 racks cams/ nuts