Attempted Pointe des Pisses from Orcières-Merlette ski resort. Straightforward to Col des Pisses but the summit ridge of unstable rock was liberally plastered with lots of loose, cold powder snow on the north side and progress without ropes, etc was considered unjustifiable. We retreated to the col after crossing the first two gendarmes with much trepidation.
From there we made a consolation climb of the Sommet de Prelles on the opposite side of the col. Whilst being the higher summit this was much safer and passed with ease apart from the very strong and cold wind.
Susan as usual accompanied me.

Other peaks climbed on this trip