climbing guidebook 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