Volx
Interesting rock climbing area for routes up to 5c, from 6a to 6c, from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
Best time(s) :
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- Sept.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- Dec.
Aspect(s) : SE Altitude : 450 m
Approach 5 min steep up hill. Kids friendly ? foot of the crag uneven for young kids.
Informations :
More than 100 routes, from 4c to 8c. Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 25 m.
Rock :
limestone. Characteristic(s) : slab 
, vertical 
, steep wall 
, overhang 
. Type(s) of holds : crimps.
, vertical , steep wall , overhang . Type(s) of holds : crimps.
Legendary route(s) :
Maginot Line (Le plafond) 8c (6ème 8c Ben Moon 1989)
Superplafond 8c+ 5th 8c+ in the world by JB Tribout on 1994
Maginot Line (Le plafond) 8c (6ème 8c Ben Moon 1989)
Further information(s) : Quelques prises taillées. La nuit lors des fêtes de fin d'année, de gros projecteurs éclairent 3 silhouettes religieuses et toute la grotte avec.
Locations :
Area :
France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04), Manosque, Volx.
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 Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 43° 52' 55" N | Longitude : 5° 50' 17" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
 Parking lot GPS Coordinates : |
Latitude : 43° 52' 53" N | Longitude : 5° 50' 21" E | Sexagesimal & Orientation |
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