Ailefroide

In this richly illustrated climbing guide for Ailefroide and the surrounding area you will find a variety of sport climbing routes and alpine tours. 336 sport climbing routes spread over 13 sectors and 168 long alpine routes in 23 sectors.Including a few clean climbs. The surroundings and the routes themselves are in a fantastic alpine setting. Perfect for the hot summer, but also suitable for warmer spring and fall days.Almost all topos can be found on color photos, a few are presented graphically. Otherwise, the routes are all described clearly and adequately.240 pagesLanguage EnglishEdition 2025JM Cambon

This guide focuses on climbing "big routes" (height 100 to 400 meters) in difficulty grades 4b to 6b max, 4a to 6a mandatory with easy access.All selected routes offer good rock climbing, mostly well equipped or easy to belay. Each route is described in detail (text and sketches) so that the climber, well informed about the route, can enjoy the atmosphere and the route.This updated 3rd edition describes 200 multi-pitch routes, all climbed by the author in the following massifs: Baronnies, Briançonnais, Écrins (Ailefroide), Queyras, Ubaye, Argentera, Mercantour, Verdon and Calanques de Marseille.With a sound knowledge of French, it is easy to get to grips with these fantastic, long trails in the southern (French) Alps as well as Provence. The route is discussed very extensively in its individual pitches, its approach as well as its descent. The text is flanked by a (mostly) full-page topo (graphic). 2 larger photo "chapters" illustrate the beauty of the rocks and paths, which one may enjoy.336 pagesLanguage FrenchEdition 2023H. GalleyÉditions Olizane

French is compulsory and then this outstanding collection of route suggestions for the French East opens up.The 206 multi-pitch routes vary in length between 100m and 450m. The difficulties are between 4a and 6a+ on the French scale. Scale, i.e. a moderate level. No crampons or ice axe are required to access the individual walls or routes. The routes are well equipped and well secured. The climbing guide provides comprehensive information on each individual pitch of each route and always includes a graphic topo. In the middle section of the book, photos show the beauty of the routes. A route overview and a map are provided on the first pages of the guide. At the end, the routes are listed according to their difficulty, with a small box so that you can tick off the tasks you have completed. A good source of ideas for longer routes in the areas: Aiguilles Rouges, Bornes-Aravis, Beaufortin, Vanoise, Chartreuse-Vercors, Belledonne, Oisans, Cerces. 335 pages language french edition 2020 H. Galley