Wednesday, 16 July 2014, at about 4pm, a young female climber, aged 12, fell 15 meters down the Gaillands crag. The victim was immediately evacuated to Sallanches Hospital with suspected head injuries.
Gaillands is Chamonix's most convenient crag, located at the south end of the town, in a convenient setting beside the road, with ample parking.
The location is well-protected and south facing. The rock is gneiss, with many bolted sectors and numerous routes of various grades a few 4s, a lot of 5s and 6s and the most difficult is a 7b.
Les Gaillands is a popular place for families, groups of friends, for schools and guides offering training or for people who want to hang out and do a bit of climbing.
Gaillands is a must for all visiting climbers.
