Périgord

This climbing guide presents 19 climbing areas in the Département Dordogne are presented. These are spread across the Périgord Vert, the Périgord Pourpre, the Périgord Blanc and the Périgord Noir. These These areas are diverse in terms of landscape and culture and are extremely interesting. The center of the whole Périgord universe is the town of Périgueux. The prevailing climatic conditions are not only not only good for French luxury foods but also for the climbing guild. climbing guild. A lot of lime needs to be conquered. The presentation of the topos is either in color photos or as graphics. In addition you get the difficulties of the individual routes, information on how to get there, how to protection, wall height, access time, orientation of the walls, etc. etc.. Site plans of the walls and parking lots make orientation easier and are prefixed to all areas. 168 pages Language French Edition 2011   M. Mercier

The Périgord Noir is the most famous and beautiful part of the Dordogne, characterized by its deep forests, valleys and caves. It also owes its name to the many dark oak forests - the Black Périgord. The climbing guidebook describes 5 areas located in the middle of this wonderful landscape - Céou, Vallèe de la Dordogne (Falaises de Caudon, Falaises du Cingle, Blocs de Saint-Rome), Pech de Mont, Milhac and Falaise de Campagne.Taken together, the 5 areas offer around 486 sport climbing routes and a handful of bouldering. The difficulties are concentrated in the 5th/6th/7th french. Grade, those who like it harder will also find routes up to the 8th grade, but there are also easier routes than 5th grade.The guide compactly lists the necessary info - orientation, altitude and grade. The approach sketches are simple, but clearly arranged.A special feature of the areas should not go unmentioned here: some rocks are located directly or at a short distance from the river Dordogne with its many beautiful swimming spots ... 108 pagesLanguage French / Small overview for use with symbols in English and SpanishEdition 2022

Sport climbing in the wonderful Périgord Noir 88 pages language french edition 2018 / little summary in english and spanish Jean Roussie