Mont Giantsanaz, from Breuil
Introduction
Mont Giantsanaz or Giansana (3051m) is an elevation of the ridge that runs from Mount Arolley above Pont in Valsavarenche to the Grand Etret, a ridge that divides the Seyvaz valley from the Nivolet valley.
Description
From Pont, the Gran Collet (2832m) can be reached on the path (2A), either from the Seyvaz valley, which is more strenuous but spectacular in terms of the panorama and environment, or from the gentler Nivolet side. It is better to ascend from Nivolet and descend from Seyvaz. On reaching the pass to the north, a little path leads along the south ridge to the summit of Arolley (2996m). Up to this point, a well-traced and marked path, 3h00' from Pont. For the Giantsanaz, a track to the south leads to the cairns, among the boulders on the north slope (but you can pass anywhere) to the final ridge which, after crossing a track that climbs from Nivolet, leads to the summit (0h30', 3h30' from Pont). Panorama dominated on one side by punta Basei, on the other by Gran Paradiso and its satellites. In the distance, Combin and Velan.
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