Dent. de Montmirail

This climbing guide describes climbing areas around Mont Ventoux, in the Avignon region of southern France. The south of France has an excellent reputation in terms of weather and of course because of its excellent limestone rocks. This topo guide presents over 1000 routes, which range in difficulty from 3a to 8c. Areas are shown on 200 color photos and the routes on over 100 color topos. Single pitches as well as multi-pitches of over 100 m are described. This guide, which is as well done as it is elaborate, contains an enormous amount of detailed information. All of this information is presented in a clear and concise manner.Precise descriptions of how to get there, good sketches of the approaches to the individual sectors, good presentation of the topos also in sketch form - often illustrated by color photos, all other information (protection, climbing style, enjoyment factor, seriousness of the routes, orientation, children, altitude, parking, ...) as pictograms.Some of the areas presented: Baume Rouse, Bourdons, Corneirette, Combe Obscure.Dentelles de Montmirail, Gorges du Nesque, Lou Passo, Mévouillon, Mieyes-Bodon, Rocher AiguierRocher Brunots, Rocher Quebec, Saint Julien, Saint Léger, Source d'Groseau, Trois RivièresUbrieux, Venasque, VicEdition 2006Jingo Wobbly

Limestone formations as far as the eye can see. The Dentelles de Montmirail are a place of great climbing pleasure. The massifs are visible from afar, and accordingly, the views as you climb are into the countryside. For really hot days in the Vaucluse, just head to the north walls. Overall, the Dentelles are a climbing area for beginners and pleasure climbers. The climber can expect mainly single- or double-pitch routes, of course with the best protection in the south of France. On the first pages of the guide you will find the geographical classification / location of the areas. This clarifies the approach to the respective sectors and areas as well as the possibility of parking. Each area is presented with its individual sectors on a photo. In addition, there is all the important information, such as approach times, orientation of the sectors, wall heights and the difficulty range of the tours. The topos are then also placed on photos, rated with asterisks and given the degree of difficulty. The bare facts: 650 routes from 3 to 8 French. Scale, of which also multi-pitch (up to 4 SL max. 90 m) Area: small chain of mountains in Provence in France, in the département of Vaucluse Rock: limestone Protection: sport climbing; typical southern France protection Season: all year round 132 pages language french edition 2023 O. Gaude  

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