Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c (french grades).
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Aspect(s) : S-SE Altitude : 350 m
Approach 15 min up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag uneven for young kids.
Informations :
Between 25 and 50 routes, from 6a to 7b , spread over 2 crags Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 30 m.
Rock :
limestone. Characteristic(s) : vertical . Type(s) of holds : side pulls, crimps, water erosion pockets, cracks.
Répartition des voies :
We liked this/these route(s) : Gentillasse 6a+ ; Onde Sensuelle 6b ; Vers les étoiles 6c ; Ne Tirez pas sur l'Alpiniste 6c+/7a
Further information(s) : Brand new crag not over populated.The rock is well adherent, not at all polished but some stones can sometimes fall. Stay alert on belay.
Really good bolts.
Access: take the GR from the Nesque gorge. After 200 meters at the first fork, take the GR91 left uphill for about 1 km. In a pronounced turn to the left, there is a small cairn on the right which indicates the departure of a path, follow it in balcony. She leads you to the cliff.
Natura 2000 area protected.
Rock climbing is forbidden from february 1st to july 31th for quiet nesting birds.
Locations :
Area :
France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Vaucluse (84), Carpentras, Méthamis.
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