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Val-David Rock Climbing

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Areas in Val-David

Dame de Coeur 0 / 6 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6
L'Aiguille 26 / 3 / 11 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 29
La Bleue 23 / 2 / 9 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 25
Les Fesses 6 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 6
Mont-Césaire 15 / 13 / 10 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 30
Mont-King 33 / 2 / 9 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 35
Val David Bouldering 0 / 0 / 0 / 11 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 11
Elevation: 1,046 ft
GPS: 46.028, -74.2 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By: Luc-514 on May 15, 2013
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Access Issue: Site access fees - Frais d'accès Details

Description [Edit]

The Birthplace of Rock-climbing in Quebec.
From Routes opened by Wiesner to classic aid lines getting now freed at 5.14.
Sport, Trad, Bouldering, you name it, it's here.

Getting There [Edit]

Take route 15 North up to the Val David Exit.
Take route 117 North for couple of km.
Turn right on Rue de L'Église.
Then, turn right on rue de la Sapinière and follow the indication for the Centre de Plein Air La Sapinière where you can park, pay your dues and have information regarding the trail path and the different climbing area.
Trail map for Parc Dufresne.

Eating and staples

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Val-David has plenty of options when it comes to grabbing a bite or having a pint.

142 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Val-David

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 13
● Arabesque
Trad 3 pitches
Mont-Césaire > Arabesque
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13
 6
● Le Dièdre
Trad, TR
L'Aiguille > Left of l'Aiguille
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 11
● Bloody Hand
Trad, TR
L'Aiguille > Left of l'Aiguille
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
 5
● l'Amphithéâtre
Trad 3 pitches
Mont-King > 1. Amphitheatre
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 6
● Fatman's Misery
Trad
L'Aiguille > Right of l'Aiguille
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 9
● Deux Étoile
Trad, TR
La Bleue > La Bleue - Center Wall
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 13
● Sceptre
Trad
Mont-King > 3. Impériale
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
● The Crown
Trad
Mont-King > 4. Le Mur
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 6
● Marie
Trad
La Bleue > La Bleue - Right Wall
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 6
● Bastard
Trad
Mont-King > 7. Staircase
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 14
● Ochra
Trad
L'Aiguille > L'Aiguille
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 4
● Impériale directe
Trad 2 pitches
Mont-King > 3. Impériale
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 4
● Éclipse
Trad
Mont-King > 3. Impériale
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
 4
● Samouraï
Trad
La Bleue > La Bleue - Left Wall
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 3
● Le toit de Ben
Trad 3 pitches
Mont-King > 1. Amphitheatre
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Arabesque Mont-Césaire > Arabesque
 13
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad 3 pitches
● Le Dièdre L'Aiguille > Left of l'Aiguille
 6
5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13 Trad, TR
● Bloody Hand L'Aiguille > Left of l'Aiguille
 11
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● l'Amphithéâtre Mont-King > 1. Amphitheatre
 5
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Trad 3 pitches
● Fatman's Misery L'Aiguille > Right of l'Aiguille
 6
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
● Deux Étoile La Bleue > La Bleue - Center Wall
 9
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, TR
● Sceptre Mont-King > 3. Impériale
 13
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● The Crown Mont-King > 4. Le Mur
 4
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● Marie La Bleue > La Bleue - Right Wall
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Bastard Mont-King > 7. Staircase
 6
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
● Ochra L'Aiguille > L'Aiguille
 14
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
● Impériale directe Mont-King > 3. Impériale
 4
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad 2 pitches
● Éclipse Mont-King > 3. Impériale
 4
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad
● Samouraï La Bleue > La Bleue - Left Wall
 4
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13 Trad
● Le toit de Ben Mont-King > 1. Amphitheatre
 3
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Trad 3 pitches
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Val-David, je t’aime! Some petit-déjeuner to go for the crag from C’est La Vie Café.
Val-David, je t’aime! Some petit-déjeuner to go…
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Trail map for Parc Dufresne.
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B L
Montréal, Québec
B L   Montréal, Québec
Quelqu'un aurait des suggestions pour des voies/parois qui demeurent sèches lors de la pluie? Merci

Anyone have any suggestions for routes/crags that stay dry during periods of rain? Thank you, May 1, 2016
Kaima
Kaima  
Mont King would be my choice. Try the Amphitheatre sector. Many routes are under large roofs and stay dry in rain. May 4, 2016
Kaima
Kaima  
Paul Laperriere has published a beautiful guidebook entitled "Guide des parois Val David" this spring (Copyright 2015). The book includes color route illustrations, access maps for the whole park, and a ton of useful information about the Val David area. Consider supporting this work if you plan on visiting the area. May 13, 2016
Zak Munro
VT,CO, Bar Harbor ME
Zak Munro   VT,CO, Bar Harbor ME
Looking to go climbing up here within the next few weekends. Many places in New England are starting to dry up, so I was wondering if anyone had any recent info on conditions at the cliffs. Also free van camping within the area. Thanks Apr 6, 2017

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