Climbing in the heart of Vercors
The rock bars of Presles are located in the heart of the Vercors in the Royans region, between Grenoble and Valence. The diversity and nature of the area are the reason why you should master a wide variety of climbing styles to enjoy yourself in Presles. Starting from gray compact slabs to cracks and roofs, you will find everything. This area also varies greatly in terms of protection. From pure sport climbing to classic routes to be belayed by yourself, everything is present. Single rope and multi pitch routes are waiting for you. A great, not easy climbing area. The new edition of the climbing guide finally does justice to the magnificent walls of Presles. Great color photos and clear information (access and use of the guide with all its symbols also in English) on the respective sectors and routes! 350 multi-pitches distributed over 15 sectors and 420 sport climbing routes
Area: situated in the area of Royans, between the cities Grenoble und Valence Rock: limestone Difficulties: 4 - 8c french scale / single and multi pitches Protection: from sport to trad climbing Season: spring, summer, fall
288 pages Language: French / in parts English / glossar in french, italian, english, german, spanish Edition 2022 D. Duhaut
Just as solidly structured and clearly laid out as its two brothers (Escalade en Drome Provencale & Escalade en Drôme - Vercors sud & Drôme des Collines), the third volume of the Drôme climbing guide series has now been published. The areas are spread between Crest in the west and Lus la Croix Haute in the east on the impressive foothills of the Vercors. Climbing areas are described which are located in the immediate neighbourhood of the smaller villages or climbing areas which can be hiked in the almost untouched nature of this magnificent French landscape.The bilingual climbing guide characterises the respective climbing area by means of an exact description of the location in the map section, type of rock, altitude above sea level, GPS coordinates, overview of the number of routes sorted by grade as well as precise descriptions of how to get there and how to get there. All further information is then provided in the form of pictograms: approach time, orientation, best time of year, hours of sunshine or shade, type and number of belay points, material required, child-friendliness, enjoyment factor, ...At the end of the guide you will also find a list of all the described lengths, sorted by grade and area. More information really is not possible!Oh yes, the super colour photos should of course also be mentioned. described areas: LES ROCHES / SOYANS / SAOU / SAINT MOIRANS / LES AUBERTS / VERCHENY / CHIRONNE / ROMEYER / VALCROISSANT / VALLON DE BAIN / DEVERS A MAUK / COL DES AIGUILLES / LUS LA CROIX HAUTE / LE CLAPS / PENNES LE SEC / LE DEVES 336 pages language french / english edition 2020
Escalades libres en Royans - Vercors et Alentours climbing in the heart of the vercors - 36 climbing areas in the inner part of vercors 416 pages languages french edition 2021 R. Gendey autoedtion
The Presles crags are located in the heart of the Vercors in the Royans region, between Grenoble and Valence. The diversity and nature of the area are the reason why you need to master a wide variety of climbing styles to let off steam in Presles. From gray, compact slabs to cracks and roofs, you will find everything. The protection in this area is also very varied. From pure sport climbing to self-protected classic routes, everything is possible. Single-rope and multi-pitch tours await you. A great, not easy climbing area.The new edition of the climbing guide now contains 350 long routes through the magnificent walls of Presles as well as 450 sport climbing routes in 8 climbing gardens. Great color photos and clear information (approach and use of the guide with all its symbols also in English) on the respective sectors and routes!320 pagesLanguage French / partly English / introductory words (access/parking/approach) and glossary in English, German, Spanish, Italian and FrenchEdition 2025D. Duhaut
Now also - finally: the new edition of the Diois - climbing guide for great long lines on large and smaller walls along the Drome or in side valleys. The layout of the topos now matches the goodness of the routes. Dominique Duhaut and Manu Ibarra have completed their inventory after long work and present in the modern color photo topos climbing guide treats for friends of multi-pitch. A multilingual glossary helps with route selection and guides well through the book. Descriptions, wall photos with topos, and additional graphic topos guide you through!Included areas: - Saou- Les Trois Becs- Glandasse- Archiane- Aiguilles de Bénevise- Paroi de Tussac- Rochers du Combeau- Gorges des Gâts- Le Claps- Rochers de Chironne- Aiguille Saint-Benoit- Pennes-le-Sec- Valcroissant224 pagesLanguage French; Glossary in German / Spanish / English / ItalianEdition 2023Promo Grimpe
When you look at the new edition of the climbing guide for Lyon, you might think it's the little brother of the “old” edition. But no, the new edition reflects what is currently managed by the FFME of the Lyon metropolitan area. The climbing guide now includes 10 climbing areas. Previously, there were 16. Two climbing areas had to be closed, one due to the misconduct of some climbers and the other due to heavy rockfall. Four other areas will now be managed by the FFME Rhone. The layout has remained the same. You don't necessarily have to buy the new one—the old one will do.118 pagesLanguage: FrenchEdition: 2025FFME
Climbing paradise Drome Provencale
The guidebook presents following areas: Rocher des Aures, St.Ferrerol-Trente-Pas, Bellecombe-Tarendol, Bodon, Baume Noire, Baume Rousse, Lou Passo, Ubrieux, Aiguille de Buis, Rocher de Saint Julien, Plaisians, Mevouillon and Pelleret.
It is bilingual. At the beginning of the book the used symbols and pictograms are introduced. Individual areas, as well as the grip marks, are marked with different colours. Very good colour phototopos, good diagrams and short explanations lead through the actual program.
340 pages language french, english edition 2017 (reprint 2021)
The new edition of the climbing guide Escalade en Isére makes two books from one. Practical if you do not need everything. The second part describes the areas of Vercors, Belledonne - Oisans -Valbonnais/Matheysine and Trieves. Otherwise, the climbing guide is identical to the first in structure and preparation of the content. Great photos, good description, good location photos, solid topos.384 pagesLanguage FrenchEdition 2021Author collective
This climbing guide makes climbing easily possible in the valleys of the Vercors Mountain range of the French Alps. The Vercors is located in Southeastern France, in the departments of Drôme and Isère. Between Grenoble and Crest, this guide describes a total of 50 smaller sport climbing areas with 2187 routes.The climbing guide is clearly layouted. The topos in the new edition are almost photo topos in good quality - only rarely are they simple,graphic topos.Access sketches, overview maps as well as QR codes make it easier to find the route.The height of the respective route and the grade of difficulty are listed in tables, so it is not necessary to know the French language. A multilingual glossary solves many language language problems and can be found on the first pages of the book. It is translated into English, German, Italian and Spanish. Vercors - great areas for warmer days in the south of France.
304 pages Language: French / multilingual Glossar in french /english / german / italian / spanish Edition 2023 D. Duhaut Rock: mostly limestone Difficulties: 3a - 8b+ french scale / single and multi pitches Protection: mostly sport climbing conditions Season: spring, summer, fall
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