Les Gorges du Banquet
Interesting rock climbing area for routes up to 5c, from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (french grades).
Many additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.Best time(s) :
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
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- Dec.
Aspect(s) : S-SE-E Altitude : 500 m
Approach between 5 and 20 min steep down hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag comfortable for young kids.
Informations :
Between 50 and 100 routes, from 4a to 7c , spread over 8 crags Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 90 m.
Rock :
gneiss. Characteristic(s) : dihedral 
, overhang 
, vertical 
, slab 
. Type(s) of holds : crimps, slopers.
, overhang , vertical , slab . Type(s) of holds : crimps, slopers.
We liked this/these route(s) : Le dièdre 6a+ ; La dalle 6c (au Trou de Zacharie)
Legendary route(s) : L'arête 4+ (3 longueurs, 90m, Terrain d'aventure)
Further information(s) : Some sectors stay wet a long time after rain.
Locations :
Area :
France, Occitanie, Tarn (81), Mazamet, Le Vintrou.
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: Bouldering 
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 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 43° 30' 48" N | Longitude : 2° 28' 14" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 43° 30' 52" N | Longitude : 2° 28' 23" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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Area added by Fred
