France: Languedoc-Roussillon : Chaulet, Mazet, Actinadas, Le Cirque Des Gens, Les Branches Gorge Du Tarn, Gorge De La Jonte, Le Boffi, Cantobre, Thaurac, Hortus Claret, Russan, Seynes, Mont Gaussier, book cover
Languedoc-Roussillon Climbing Areas

France: Languedoc-Roussillon : Chaulet, Mazet, Actinadas, Le Cirque Des Gens, Les Branches Gorge Du Tarn, Gorge De La Jonte, Le Boffi, Cantobre, Thaurac, Hortus Claret, Russan, Seynes, Mont Gaussier,

by Adrian Berry

Publisher: Rockfax Ltd

Paperback ISBN: 9781873341629 15 Nov 2011 155 x 210 x 21 (mm) 730g

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The third book in the Rockfax France series covers the extensive and fertile climbing area west of the author's previous guide to Haute Provence. The areas covered largely surround the beautiful Parc National des Cevennes, but also include crags close to the cities of Nimes and Avignon. Some areas have been climbed on for generations; others are still very much in development—all will leave you hungry for more.

Starting in the family-friendly summer holiday destination of the Ardeche, the guide promises a tour of the very best crags in the region. The next stop is in the Gorge du Tarn, a highly acclaimed recent addition to France's portfolio of perfect crags, where you can choose from never-ending stamina tests in the Tarn, occasionally traditionally protected multi-pitch adventures of the Jonte, and the various high-quality offerings of Le Boffi. Moving south, the guide covers Thaurac for its collection of fine lower grade single and multi-pitch climbs, then pauses for some fine 'old school' adventure at Hortus. Moving back east, you'll pay your respects to Claret, Russan, and Seynes, each with its individual style, breath-taking quality, and lifetime supply of routes. Finally, the tour ends at the well-developed crags surrounding Avignon, including the legendary Orgon which covers the range of difficulty from grade 4 to 9.

Presented in the universally-praised Rockfax style, the book provides clear landscape photos of each crag, never-before-seen close-up photo-topos, and a wealth of action photos taken specifically for the book. Whether you're planning your trip from home or choosing your next route at the crag, this guide has everything you're looking for.