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Wadi Rum

Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
InformationMany additional skills about progressing, belaying, escaping technics ... are necessary for multipitch routes security.
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Aspect(s) : All     Altitude : 1250 m
Approach .    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag dangerous for young kids.

Informations :

More than 300 routes, from 6a to 8b , spread over many crags   Bolting : traditionnal climbing, sport climbing
Max Height : 500 m.
Rock : sandstone.    Characteristic(s) : dihedral Dièdre, vertical Vertical, slab Dalle.    Type(s) of holds : crimps, cracks, slopers.
Further information(s) : On the rocks of the Bedouins have been opened multi pitches routes on orange sandstone, mainly trad climbing. Among the rare bolted routes "La Guerre Sainte" 7b 500m, bolted by Arnaud Petit & co. Gear needed, beautiful surroundings and very welcoming people in the heart of the Jordanian desert.
Really nice place with amazing people. Zidane beduinclimbing!

Locations :

Area : Jordan, Gouvernorat d'Aqaba (محافظة العقبة), South, Aqabah, Wadi-Rum.
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  Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   29° 34' 13" N Longitude :   35° 25' 49" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
  Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   29° 34' 30" N Longitude :   35° 25' 11" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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