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Buis les Baronnies.
The town of Buis Les Baronnies provides climbers with opportunities for climbing of all grades and styles. Single and multi-pitch sport climbing from easy grade 3's to desperate 8's exist within a short distance of this pretty Provencal market town.
Climbing is possible here all year round, with a good mixture of sunny crags for the winter and shady venues for the hotter summer months.
Buis Les Baronnies is especially suitable for climbers wanting to venture outdoors for the first time, those who want to start leading or for climbers who want to try multi-pitch climbing. It is also a great venue for climbers happy leading grade 5 and 6 (sport grades) who want to improve their abilities and learn skills and techniques for climbing more difficult routes.
Rest days can be spent by the open-air pool, exploring the surrounding hills on foot or by bike or relaxing in the nearby thermal baths and spa. More information about the area can be found at: http://www.buislesbaronnies.com
Buis Les Baronnies is easily accessible by train from London to Avignon, or by flying to either Nimes or Marseille Airports (see booking for more details).
Availability: Year Round.
Orpierre.
For those looking to climb longer routes, the crags around the small town of Orpierre provide the ideal location. Situated in the foothills of the Alps, the routes here combine quality climbing, fantastic views and good quality in-situ protection.
Although the town has some fine single-pitch routes, the longer multi-pitch climbs are the reason to visit this area. Multi-pitch climbs exist up to 180 metres and make this the ideal venue to learn the skills required for tackling longer routes safely.
After climbing you can head to the pool or relax in one of the village’s bars or restaurants.
Orpierre is easily accessible by train from London to Avignon, or by flying to either Nimes, Grenoble or Marseille Airports (see booking for more details).
Availability: March to November.
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Fontainebleau.
Fontainebleau is widely regarded as one of the worlds’ finest bouldering areas and a lifetimes’ worth of quality climbing can be found in this amazing chaos of rocks.
Whether you are new to bouldering, venturing outdoors for the first time or an experienced climber, our instructors and coaches will be able to guide you round this complex climbing area and help find the best and most suitable ‘boulder problems’ for you.
The small rocks can be climbed without ropes and allow the climber to focus solely on the climbing. This promotes improvement in technique as well as increasing confidence, fitness, strength and the ability to work out difficult moves Gains made here will help improve all areas of your climbing.
By climbing close to the ground, using only climbing shoes, a little chalk and a bouldering mat, difficult moves can be practiced and perfected in safety. ClimbFrance teach the necessary skills and techniques for safe bouldering and provide Metolius bouldering mats.
Fontainebleau is easily accessible by train from London (via Paris), or by flying to Orly Airport - Paris (see booking for more details).
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Availability: Year Round.
From mid-October to early November, ClimbFrance provides guiding in Sardinia, based around the pretty seaside town of Cala Gonone on the rugged East coast.
The town is surrounded by a mixture of high-quality single and multi-pitch climbing of all grades and styles. Sardinia is especially suitable for climbers wanting to venture outdoors for the first time or for those who want to try multi-pitch climbing. It is also a great venue for climbers happy leading in grade 5 and 6 (sport grades) who want to improve their ability and learn skills and techniques for climbing more difficult routes.
The weather at this time of year is generally warm and dry and the sea is warm enough to swim when you need a break from climbing.
The town has many great hotels and restaurants offering fantastic value for money, as well as excellent food and accommodation. This is a great place to combine climbing with exploring the island’s picturesque coastline, stunning beaches and rugged interior.
Sardinia is easily accessible from the UK by flying to either Olbia or Alghero Airports (see booking for more details).
Availability: October and November (please contact us for climbing outside these dates).
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For those wanting to climb without fixed protection (bolts), the UK offers some of the finest and most varied climbing anywhere. Traditional climbing, as it is known, calls for a different range of skills and techniques as well as a greater understanding of the equipment and its usage.
From small moorland outcrops to mountain crags and sea cliffs, the UK has an unrivalled mixture of top quality climbing on a variety of different rock types and in some of the most stunning natural scenery to be found anywhere.
If you are looking to venture on to real rock for the first time, improve your existing skills, learn new techniques or try multi-pitch trad climbing, it is important that you do it safely and with the correct guidance.
Through our links with UK-based instructors, ClimbFrance can provide Private Guiding to introduce you to this exciting and challenging form of climbing, where self-reliance and confidence are so important.
Popular destinations include The Peak District, North Wales, Pembrokeshire, Devon and Cornwall.
Availability: Year Round.
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