Rock climbing in Provence: fabulous opportunities

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Buoux is a legendary cliff which was extremely popular in the late 1980’s. Famous for its pitted limestone, Buoux offers some of the most beautiful routes to be had in the southeast of France, and attracts climbers from the four corners of the earth !
Technical information : 300 routes, gravelly limestone rock, height 100m, southern exposure, difficulty 4 to 8c.

The Dentelles de Montmirail scarcely need to be introduced – their finely chiseled peaks which rise above the vineyards are known the world over. Three ranges oriented east-west make up the Dentelles de Montmirail: the Grand Travers, Gigondas and the Clapis.

Technical informations : maximum height 80m, every exposure. Limestone rock. School rock and major routes. Difficulty: 3+ to 8b+.

Over 200 equipped routes.
Difficult (nothing under 6). Height 25 to 40 m, primarily one south face and one north face. Difficulties 6a to 8c
Height 35m, every exposure. Difficulties 6a to 8c

A challenging, highly personal cliff, fairly technical due to the rock structure with several horizontal holds). Magnificent views of Mont Ventoux and the hilltop village of Venasque
Technical Information : Hmaximum height 25m southeast and eastern exposure, Difficulty 4c to 8B. Topographical map available at the Tourism Office (1.50€).

Saint Jacques hill provides several quality routes and is yet very close to the center city of Cavaillon ! Ideal for families and beginners.
Technical information15 to 35 m, east and west exposure, 3 to 7c.

Height 40m, southeast exposure, difficulty 3 to 7b.

Height 25 m. south and west exposure, beginners, Difficulty 3+ to 7a.

Height 15m, south east exposure, Difficulty 4+ to 7a

Height maximum 20m, every exposure, Difficulty 3 to 8b+

Height 15m, south east exposure, Difficulty 3 to 6

Over 50 routes, 5b to 8c, height maximum 30 m, northwest exposure

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