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Le Thaurac (Grotte & Baume d'Aymé)

single pitch routes and multi pitch routes rock climbing area
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Aspect(s) : S-SE-E     Altitude : 350 m
Approach between 7 and 15 min up hill
Rock : silex, limestone.    Characteristic(s) : steep wall Dévers, vertical Vertical, slab Dalle.    Type(s) of holds : crimps, water erosion pockets, cracks.

Informations :

Single pitch routes
Between 25 and 50 routes, from 4c to 8a.    Bolting : sport climbing.
Max Height : 25 m.
Kids friendly ? foot of the crag uneven for young kids.
Multi pitch routes
InformationMany additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.
Between 25 and 50 routes, from 5b to 7a.    Bolting : big run out climbing.
Max Height : 55 m.
Kids friendly ? foot of the crag dangerous for young kids.
We liked this/these route(s) : Secteur Falaise de la Grotte : Voie du Tournesol 5b/4b/4c (55m)
Secteur Baume d'Aymé : Les blancs moutons 5c, Vent des étoiles 6c
Further information(s) : Excellent rock !
Indicated approach is the one to access single pitch routes sector. To access multi pitch routes of the cave, while on the same path, turn left as soon as the path allow it.
Do not make top ropes in Rognons. Routes are not equipped for (except the first ones)
Despite a serious purge, the nature of the cliff makes falling stones always possible. Be careful and put on a helmet
No rappel line has been equipped, the descent is planned by the trails. DO NOT RAPPEL!
The cliff above and to the left of the entrance of the cave called "Mur éphémère" is strictly forbidden to the practice of climbing.

Locations :

Area : France, Occitanie, Hérault (34), Ganges, Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois.
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: Bouldering     : Single pitch     : Multi pitches     : Deep water soloing     : Differents kind of climbing
  Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   43° 54' 30" N Longitude :   3° 44' 45" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
  Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   43° 54' 29" N Longitude :   3° 44' 54" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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Area added by CA
Digital Guide Books :



Le Thaurac
Autor(s) : F.Roumanille
Published in january 2017.
Update in january 2019.

Paper Guide Books :


Escalades au Thaurac