You have previous mountaineering experience as a follower, you have already used crampons and an ice axe in your rock climbing or ice climbing experiences. You’re able to follow French grade 5 on rock (US 5.8+), grade 4 on ice, and up to M3 or French AD+ in the mountains. Appropriate physical fitness is needed – the ability to move in the mountains for 6-8 hours at a regular, sustained pace without excessive suffering, over the week’s duration.
