climbing guidebook escalade en Ardèche

Climbing in the ardèche area

The Ardèche Gorge is not only an extremely attractive destination for canoeists, but also a place of unlimited climbing pleasure. The different types of rock (including granite, limestone and phonolite) of this area provide variety in movement.
In the Ardèche, you will find mainly single pitches and a few multi-pitch routes.
The guide shows on good site plans the respective areas or sectors. About 95% of the topos are on color photos. The rest is on drawn rocks or walls.

Area: 94 climbing areas on the Côte d'Azur
Rock: limestone
Difficulties:  3 - 9a french scale / predominant single pitches and some long alpine routes
Protection: sport climbing but also alpine routes
Season: all year round

272 pages
Language: French / Introduction and explanation also in English
Edition 2021