France
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Ariege
Climbing season: Mar - May | Oct - Dec
Located in the French Pyrenees, the Ariege has fantastic single and multi-pitches spread over 50 crags. The mixture of granite, gneiss, and limestone offer a wide selection of top quality climbing whether you are F5a or F8c. Find out more
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Buoux
Climbing season: Mar - May | Oct - Dec
A climbing spot that was world renowned from the 70’s to the 90’s. The 31 areas available are more than enough for you to re-discover in the modern era. Find out more
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Ceuse & Orpiere
Climbing season: Mar - Dec
Ceuse is frequently described as the best sport crag in the world. The climbing is impressive and bold, ranging from F6b - F8a. Just down the road is Orpiere, although lesser known it offers equally good climbing at a lower range of F6a - F6c. Find out more
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Chamonix
Climbing season: All Year
In the middle of the French Alps, Chamonix is the home of the extreme. Skiing, mountaineering, ice climbing, sport climbing, bouldering, mountain biking and paragliding are just a few of the sports being practised here. Chamonix has it all, all year round. Find out more
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Fontainebleau
Climbing season: Apr – Dec
The bouldering Mecca of Europe. All self-respecting climbers have to make this pilgrimage at least once. The main attraction, of course, being the elderly French men climbing harder problems than you could dream of in a pair of slippers and with a piece of carpet for a crash pad. Find out more
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Gorge du Tarn
Climbing season: Mar - May | Oct - Dec
The Gorge du Tarn is an area of stunning natural beauty. The climbing, though still in an early stage of development, is of a very high quality. The smooth limestone face is iconic of gorge climbing in France. A must visit. Find out more
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Verdon Gorge
Climbing season: Mar -May | Oct - Dec
Abseiling into the Verdon is a unique and moving experience. A stunning sight to behold, the Gorge is a classic French climbing destination. Find out more