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Elevation: 3,854 ft 1,175 m
GPS: 43.76739, 6.3714
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Shared By: Euan Cameron on Jan 14, 2012 · Updates
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Description Suggest change

This section of the gorge is where most people climb. Easy access to the majority of the climbs, perfect rock amazing scenery and warm sunshine on your back make it the perfect place to spend a week or two.

Most climbs are accessed from the top with one or two rappels, however, there are a few that start down in the bottom of the gorge. While most of the climbs are located below the rim of the gorge followed by the road as you approach the southern section of the area, you can find a few climb above the road.

Take a little time to scope out the areas. A day hiking along the tops of the cliffs will give you a good idea of whats around, as well as the areas that are popular and ones that are less so.

Getting There Suggest change

To reach the majority of the climbs you must take the D23 driving South East from the village La Palud-sur-Verdon. After about 3.5 km you'll reach the first hairpin bend, which marks the start of the climbing areas along this road.

43 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Falaise de l'Escalès

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 14
Chlorochose
Sport 7 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 5
Face au Public
Sport 2 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 12
Afin Que Nul Ne Meure
Trad, Sport 5 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 22
Dalles Grises
Sport 6 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 7
El Gringo Loco
Sport 3 pitches
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 4
Saut d'Homme
Sport 4 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 8
La Demande
Trad 12 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 5
La Derobée
Sport 5 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 5
Les Deux Doigts Dans le Nez
Sport 5 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 12
Wide is Love
Sport, TR
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 5
Pas de Prélude pour Hervé
Sport 5 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 4
Rêve de Fer
Sport 4 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 6
La Ula
Trad 11 pitches
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 4
Le Monde d'Après
Sport 6 pitches
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 9
Gueule d'Amour
Sport 4 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Chlorochose Belvedere de la… > Dalles Grises
 14
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport 7 pitches
Face au Public Belvedere de la… > Papy on Sight
 5
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 2 pitches
Afin Que Nul Ne Meure Belvedere de la… > Dalles Grises
 12
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Sport 5 pitches
Dalles Grises Belvedere de la… > Dalles Grises
 22
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport 6 pitches
El Gringo Loco Belvedere de la Dent…
 7
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport 3 pitches
Saut d'Homme Belvedere de la… > Rivière d'Argent
 4
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport 4 pitches
La Demande Belvedere de la… > La Demande
 8
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad 12 pitches
La Derobée La Derobée
 5
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 5 pitches
Les Deux Doigts Dans le Nez Belvedere de la… > Rivière d'Argent
 5
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 5 pitches
Wide is Love Belvedere de la… > Papy on Sight
 12
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport, TR
Pas de Prélude pour Hervé Belvedere de la Dent…
 5
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 5 pitches
Rêve de Fer Belvedere de la… > Rivière d'Argent
 4
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport 4 pitches
La Ula Belvedere de la… > La Demande
 6
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad 11 pitches
Le Monde d'Après Belvedere de la… > Dalles Grises
 4
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport 6 pitches
Gueule d'Amour Bottes Surbottes
 9
5.11b/c 6c+ 23 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport 4 pitches
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