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La Pierre à Laya

Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (french grades).
Best time(s) :
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • Sept.
  • Oct.
  • Nov.
  • Dec.
Aspect(s) : W     Altitude : 950 m
Approach 15 min steep down hill.    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag dangerous for young kids.

Informations :

Between 50 and 100 routes, from 4c to 8a.   Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 37 m.
Rock : limestone.    Characteristic(s) : vertical Vertical.    Type(s) of holds : crimps, water erosion pockets, cracks.
We liked this/these route(s) : Coup de sapi 6a ; Fissure express 6c
Further information(s) : Follow a wide path along the forest and then in a large meadow and then another path (sign "Falaise").
Most routes dry quickly after heavy rain. The sun comes around 11am in winter time, "Ensoleillade" sector is obviously quickly served, but from mid-November to mid-January, sun goes down around 15 pm. The foot of the crag is narrow sometimes (not safe for children).
Do not forget to close the fences.

Locations :

Area : France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Cluses, Arâches-la-Frasse.
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