From Ferpècle (Salay) via Bricola and the Roc Noir | Mountain hiking | Swiss Alpine Club SAC
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From Ferpècle (Salay) via Bricola and the Roc Noir (Normal route) Cabane de la Dent Blanche CAS 3507 m

  • Difficulty
    T5
  • Ascent
    5–6 h, 1750 m

The normal approach is also one of the longest to an SAC hut. This demanding alpine hike covers almost 1,800 metres in altitude beneath the imposing western flank of the Dent Blanche. A firn slope must be crossed to gain the hut; depending on conditions, crampons and ice axe may be necessary.

Route description

Ferpècle - Bricola - Ruisseaux de Bricola P. 2641
From Les Salays (1767, bus stop) take the road to Ferpècle (parking area, small reservoir, ca. 1890 m). Now follow the mountain path in an south direction along the E side of the valley. After about 500 m, turn left steeply up to Le Perroc and P. 2121, then continue SE, gradually uphill via numerous zigzags to Bricola (2416 m), 2 hours. Continue the diagonal ascent SE which eventually leads to the moraine ridge (P. 2641).
P. 2641 - Roc Noir - Cabane de la Dent Blanche
From P. 2641 you follow a blue and white marked path along the moraine towards the Glacier des Manzettes. Drop down off the moraine to pass a small lake (P. 2752). Pass this to the left (north) then steer south above it, aiming for the SW bank of the glacier, and climb up to the small plateau at P. 3105. Ascend the glacier's edge briefly to reach Roc Noir (approx. 3180 m), 2 1⁄2 hours. Climb the ridge of Roc Noir, then the upper firn slope of Glacier des Manzettes (crampons and ice axe!) to the foot of the Wandfluelücke's west ridge. Follow tracks and markings through the N side of this rocky ridge to gain the hut (3506 m). 1 1⁄2 hours.

Additional information

Departure point

Ferpècle (Les Salays) (1766 m)

Beim Stausee Ferpècle auf 1880m

Time

From the Ferpècle car park 30 mins shorter than from Salay.

Difficulty / Material

Depending on the conditions, crampons and ice axes may be necessary!

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