Haute Provence

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  

Entrechaux is located not far from Buis les Baronnies and Saint-Léger du-Ventoux. Well-known neighbors, in terms of climbing but also the environment and towns. That Entrechaux makes it but easily in the same "price" class, show the great rock bars with their large offer of great sport climbing routes in a wide range of difficulty and the place itself, which provides a very manageable infrastructure for coziness. A bakery, a small store as well as 2 bars and restaurants invite you to relax and take care of yourself. Furthermore, the way to the next wine cellar is short and walks in great surroundings as well as to the castle provide variety.The climbing areas are divided into old and new. This has something to do with the protection. While in the old climbing area the first belays hang a bit higher and the remaining belays are already older, the new climbing area is newly furnished and modern. The demand for climbing is comprehensive, because the routes lead through a wide variety of terrain; large overhangs and roof passages, steep walls and slabs, but also easier, because slightly sloping Plaisieren. Basically, you should have pleasure in the French grade 6 and up, because only then begins the delight in Entrechaux: 1 route in 3 grade, 7 routes in 4 grade, 20 routes in 5 grade, 84 routes in 6 grade, 78 routes in 7 grade, 43 routes in 8 grade, as well as 6 projects!The guide itself is very clear, good color photopos, site plans, concise descriptions of each path and sector, info on alignment and start-up time.By the way, in Entrechaux you climb until afternoon in the shade.Have fun!78 pagesLanguage FrenchEdition 2022