Var Tome 1 is an overview of the various climbing areas in the Var department. The climbing here is extremely diverse. The climber can expect the long, airy routes from Verdon to routes directly by the sea, as well as an abundance of easy to difficult  routes from 3a to 9a+.This Part 1 includes the following areas/sectors:Provence Verte: Correns-Chateauvert (Vallon Sourn, Val Obscur, La Roquette), Carcès ...Lacs et Gorges du Verdon: AiguinesDracénie-Provence-Verdon: Chateaudouble, Le MuyPays de Fayence: Bagnol en ForetVar-Esterel-Mediterranée: Roquebrune sur Argens, Puget sur Argens, Saint Raphaël ...The areas listed are not presented in their entirety, but are a selection of the most important/popular sectors in each area. However, there is always enough climbing material for eventful days on fantastic rock. In total, the guide lists more than 2000 routes in 33 areas ... 320 pages language french / english edition 2020 Author collective FFME

DWS / deep water soloing is a very special and exciting activity! This new topoguide is a real gem for those who indulge in this hobby, as it describes routes in impressive and fantastic scenery - on the cliffs of the Cote Bleue and the Cote d`Azur.The guide covers all the spots and their routes in two languages. The overview is provided with very good pictograms, GPS data, access descriptions for access on foot or by kayak, parking lot designation, very good color photo topos and, of course, bilingual essays.Summer can come!384 pagesLanguage French / EnglishEdition 2024N. Armstrong, O. du Chastel, F. CoxwellÉditions du Chemin des Cretes

Corsica, Chamonix, Ailefroide, Aiglun, Calanques... and of course Verdon - climb and discover the most beautiful great routes of France!This book, written in collaboration with local actors, invites you to climb through 100 climbing routes that stand out for their homogeneity, their beauty, their environment or even their legendary and historical dimension. A practical topo that includes all the indispensable details: Access, time, course of the route, equipment available, orientations, ratings of the different lengths and the obligatory rating.Whatever your level, season or preferred style, this topo will help you choose an exceptional route.318 pagesLanguage FrenchEdition 2023O. du ChastelÉditions du Chemin des Cretes

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

Areas of Cote d´Azur / French Riviera This great climbing guide presents such well-known areas as Sainte-Victoire, Les Calanques, Toulon area, Châteauvert, Châteaudouble, Verdon Gorge, Massif de l'Esterel, Gorge du Loup, Saint-Jeannet and Monaco. This Rockfax guide is also a selection guide, i.e. the included climbing areas are partly described only in extracts. If you are looking for a comprehensive climbing guide for a single area, it is therefore better to look for the respective local guide. Even if not all routes have found a place in this guide, you can be sure that the important sectors are guaranteed to be included. Very clearly arranged guide. All walls are described in detail via pictograms (e.g. protection, orientation, hours of sunshine, wind, number of visitors) - for the individual routes additional information on climbing style, length and enjoyment factor is provided. The clarity of the topos is very good. Overlaid on top of super color photographs, they are very easy to read throughout. The guide is illustrated with many photos. In addition, there is plenty of information on lodging, food and drink, transportation, and other activities. Overall, a very content-rich and clear climbing guide. If you are looking for a climbing guide beyond this selection guide, which describes an area completely, then you will find a plenty of area guides in our France selection. Area: Sainte-Victoire, Les Calanques, area of Toulon, Châteauvert, Châteaudouble, Verdon Gorge, Massif de l'Esterel, Gorge du Loup, Saint-Jeannet and Monaco Rock: mostly limestone Difficulties: 4a - 7a+ and higher french scale Protection: sport climbing conditions Season: all year round 400 pages Language: English 2nd Edition 2017 / reprinted in 2025 C. Craggs Rockfax      

It was needed for a long time, a climbing guide for the immediate area of the port city of Marseille. And besides the Calanques, there are other great climbing areas. 38 of them are presented in this new climbing guide. In addition to good site plans, color photo topos and descriptions, symbols guide you through the area. This makes knowledge of French unnecessary. These symbols explain orientation of the walls, GPS data the exact location of the sector or area, access length as well as child friendliness. The 38 climbing spots are assigned to the areas Etang de Berre, Chaine de l'Estaque, Marseille, and Etoilet et Garlaban.437 pagesLanguage FrenchEdition 2012G. Bernard et al.Editions Nota Bene G. Bernard et al Editions Nota Bene

the mediterranean´sfinest rock climbs 288 pages language french / english edition 2014 E. Alamichel

14 stunning climbing areas in southern France This book brings together a number of the best-known and probably also the best climbing areas in the south of France - Ceüse, Orpierre, Buoux, St. Leger, Les Dentelles ... In proven RockFax quality, the selection guide presents a total of 14 fantastic climbing areas in Haute Provence.  This Rockfax guide is also a selection guide, i.e. some of the climbing areas are only described in extracts. Those looking for a comprehensive climbing guide for one of the areas are therefore usually better advised to look for the respective local guide. However, if you are planning a climbing trip to Haute Provence and want to look around in several areas, this guide is the best choice. This much is certain, the important sectors are guaranteed to be included. A total of 2345 routes! Very clearly laid out guide. The introduction as well as the explanation of the pictograms (legend), among others, have been translated into German. All walls are described in great detail via pictograms (including protection, orientation, hours of sunshine, wind, number of visitors) - for the individual routes, additional information is provided on climbing style, length and enjoyment factor. The clarity of the topos is exemplary. Superb colour photographs are superimposed on them, making them very easy to read throughout. The guide is illustrated with many photos. In addition, there is a lot of information on accommodation, food and drink, transport and other activities. Overall, a very content-rich and clear climbing guide. If you are looking for a climbing guide beyond this selection guide, which describes an area completely, then you will find a wealth of local area guides in our France offer. Area: most well-known and most beautiful climbing areas of southern France: Orpierre, Buoux, St. Leger, Céüse, Sisteron, Volx, Bellecombe, Baume Rousse, Ubrieux, Saint Julien, Saint Léger, Malaucène, Combe Obscure, Les Dentelles de Montmirail, Venasque Rock: limestone Difficulties:  4 - 8c french scale / 2345 routes / single and multi pitches Protection: sport climbing conditions Season: all year round 288 pages Language: English / Introduction also in German Edition 2009 A. Berry Rockfax  

Pure pleasure. Sainte Victoire is a huge limestone bar near Aix en Provence. The climbing is mainly on compact, platy limestone. Friction and small drip holes require good foot technique.From single pitches to sporty multi-pitch climbs to hour-long tours up the massif, everything is on offer. The protection varies from good to sparse. The distances between the bolts often increase in length towards the top. Runouts of 5m and more are not uncommon. Good color photos, site plans and the bilingual chapter with all the necessary information make this guide indispensable for this fantastic area!356 pagesLanguage French; presentation and introduction / important information in Englishreprint 2024D. Gorgeon and Ph. Legier

100 beautiful multipitches of the Provence Calanques, Verdon, Saint Victoire, Cap Canaille, Sainte Baume, Dentelles de Montmiral, Gorges du Destel 320 pages language french edition 2018

A beautiful spot on earth. Hanging from cliffs overlooking the blue Mediterranean, what could be more beautiful... This guidebook describes all the climbing areas between Cassis and La Ciotat and, alongside the Calanques and Phoceenes guides, is the third part of the climbing guidebook series for the wide climbing panorama of the Marseilles region. The climbing guide is well structured and classically arranged. In addition to area information, good site plans and colour photos, the important information (approach time, wall height, orientation) is presented in pictogram form. The areas described vary significantly in terms of rock and protection. So be careful with the routes labelled “Terrain d'Adventure” - these are classic routes that do not offer the usual southern French protection.Thanks to the informative pictograms, knowledge of French is not essential. Off to France! Areas: Falaises Soubeyranes, Bec de l'Aigle, Mallombre, Etoile Noire, Roumaqoua, Ceyreste, Carnoux and Port-Miou.292 pagesLanguage FrenchEdition 2025A. and G. Bernard, G. Grouot, H. Guigliarelli G. Bernard, G. Grouot, H. Guigliarelli Editions Nota Bene