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cwoolford
Mar 27, 2006, 10:11 AM
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OK well, i am maybe going to the south of France for a week in the summer, anyone know of good climbing spots? maybe some DWS-ing? any sport routes? etc.
Any help loved!! ( dunno where abouts i am going to be in the south, but near the sea!!!)
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phaedrus
Mar 28, 2006, 4:23 AM
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phaedrus moved this thread from General to Regional Discussions.
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themightyjimbo
Mar 28, 2006, 6:09 AM
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i spent several weeks there this fall. there is a ton of climbing around nice, and also some great rock in seyne. but our favorite by far was the gorge du tarn. there are guides out there. they can be hard to find. email me and i can try to help.
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booger
Mar 28, 2006, 8:44 AM
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Hm. There's loads of climbing everywhere in S. France. If you know which city near the sea, I can give you better beta. If you're on holiday, I guess that you will be on or near the côte d'azur which is the most popular vacation spot. Best climbing area nearby is Calanques:
http://www.bonnegrimpe.com/calanque.html
http://www.bonnegrimpe.com/photos/panoramique.jpg
I don't have any beta on that area, but you could try a pm to UASunflower or to cracklover - I know they spent some time there last year. :wink:
Let us know once you're sure where you're headed.
Cheers,
Taz
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yedaki
Mar 28, 2006, 11:52 AM
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Attention: normally, climbing in Les Calanques is prohibited during the summer (fire hazard). It would be very, very hot anyway.
However, there's plenty of climbing to be done. Gorges du Tarn is very nice and very famous.
But the list is endless: Seynes for tufa climbing (hot in the summer I think, very little shade), Orpierre for great atmosphere and very safe protection, Buoux, Omblèze,....
And of course Ceüse for hardcore sport climbing.
Complete guide to climbing in France:
http://www.cosiroc.org/
Have fun,
L.
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