Ventoux / Toulourenc

The area around the highest mountain in Provence, Mt. Ventoux, is a prime destination for (hard) climbers. In this edition, all routes of the areas Saint Léger du Ventoux, Hautes Gorges du Toulourenc, Basses Gorges du Toulourenc and Notre Dame des Anges are covered.The approach to the areas as well as the location of the sectors are shown on clear sketches and photos. The topos are colored (according to their difficulty) on photos. Pictograms describe the number of routes in each sector, the necessary rope length, the orientation of the sector - the wall, the sunshine duration, the preferred season, as well as the family and therefore the children's suitability.The routes are rated in the French scale and you will feel pleasure climbing only if you are in the French. Grade 7 and 8 on the way.172 pagesLanguage French / Approach in EnglishEdition 2022  

Saint léger du Ventoux, the lower gorge of Toulourenc, Combe obscure, Le Groseau, Méthamis, Venasque, Entrechaux, Baume Rousse, Combe de Murs, La Cornerette, quarry of Maupas and Mollans-Sur-Ouvèze are not only sonorous towns and climbing areas, but the content of the hot off the press climbing guide Falaises du Ventoux. If the areas around Buis les Baronnies get boring, you can drive 10 km south with this climbing guide and encounter more fantastic limestone walls. Especially in spring and autumn as well as on mild winter days, there is almost nothing better than driving through this cultural landscape and straight to the next wall.The crags of the Ventoux are covered in French and English in this climbing guide. 682 pages with access to areas / sectors via satellite mapping and GPS points via QR code. You'll find countless vertical and overhanging routes and a variety of surface structures guaranteed to offer variety. The famous La Baleine area alone is described with over 500 routes in the sixth to eighth degree.Off to Drome provencal!684 pagesLanguage French / EnglishEdition 2023A. BoulonCQFD

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

85 routes in Ventoux