Selected Itineraries
La Demande
The historic classic and the first route in 1968 to breach the full height of the “Escalès”. One of the longest in the gorge at around 400m. 12 – 13 pitches of mixed trad and bolt protected climbing at a sustained E1 (F6a). The magnificent and wildly exposed exit chimneys are legendary.
ULA
One of the most impressive lines in the Verdon. Over 200m of continuous crack climbing taking the only weakness up this compact part of the cliff and surrounded by impressive blank walls. 300m E2 5c (F6b).
Adieu Zidane
Excellent well bolted route above the Lac St Croix.A good early lead. HVS (F6a) 150m 5 pitches
El Gringo Loco
HVS(F6a). 3 pitches. This part of the Verdon has several short routes.
A Tout Cœur
6 Pitches of elegant face climbing with a short crux section on perfect limestone. 200m E2 5c (F6b+).
La Riviere d’argent
Beautiful airy slab climbing on gorgeous rock. A wonderful summer afternoon in the shade. E2 5c (F6b+). 150m 5 pitches.
Pour une Poignée de gros Lards
6 pitches of excellent friendly slab climbing. 200m E1 5b(F6a).
Mangoustine Scatophage
A complex line up the 400m overhanging wall that dominates the entrance to the Gorge at Point Sublime. Mixed free and aid climbing approached by a tyrolean traverse across the Verdon river. E4(F6c)
Eperon Sublime
Beautiful crack and corner climbing taking an aesthetic pillar 200m E2 5cA0(F6b).
Pichenibule
Back in 1977 this was a masterpiece of routefinding, taking a diagonal line in an impressive part of the canyon. Magnificent climbing on incredible stone. 300m E4(F6c+)
Mescalito
A route with a serious atmosphere on a 300 metre wall. 11 pitches E4(F6c and easy aid)
La Fete des Nerfs
A magnificent 300m wall.Very long and sustained with several pitches of 7a+ (E5 6b).
And there's plenty more for you when you've ticked this lot off...
My in depth knowledge of the Verdon enables me to tailor make itineraries to suit your individual goals and experience. For example the many sport, single pitch and shorter climbs can form part of a logical progression enabling you to develop the skills necessary to undertake more challenging objectives.