Interesting rock climbing area for routes up to 5c, from 6a to 6c, from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
Many additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.
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Aspect(s) : All Altitude : 1450 m
Approach between 10 and 60 min up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.
Informations :
More than 200 routes, from 3c to 8b , spread over many crags Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 600 m.
Rock :
granite. Characteristic(s) : steep wall , vertical , slab . Type(s) of holds : tafonis, crimps, cracks, slopers.
Répartition des voies :
Legendary route(s) : Delicatessen 180m 8b max (F.A. Arnaud Petit 2003)
Further information(s) : Sport climbing on a dozen different sectors. Do not hesitate to move from one sector to another thanks to the network of trails that connect them quickly. Lately, the development of the Punta Bigornu trad sector, a major crag, the perfect link between the sports sectors and multipitch routes nearby.
At the Col de Bavella, 2 cottages offer accommodation and meals, and a small grocery store can help for basic needs. In Zonza, there are more hotels, bakery and other shops ... but beware, no money distributors before the village of San Gavinu di Carbini or service station before Livia.
Locations :
Area :
France, Corse, Corse-du-Sud (2A), Propriano, Zonza.
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: Bouldering : Single pitch : Multi pitches
: Deep water soloing : Differents kind of climbing