Climbing progression course in Buoux (Luberon)
Duration : 3 days
France, Provence
Level : 6a/b
from 380 € / p. from 2 to 6 persons
Infos & Booking
Description
I invite you to join me for three days of climbing on the legendary Buoux cliff in the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park.
This cliff, which enjoyed its heyday in the 1980s and 1990s, has broken more than a few knuckles and inspired more than a few climbers. Well known to climbers from all over the world, Buoux is rightly renowned worldwide. More than 500 routes have been marked out on its magnificent limestone rock, ranging from level 5 to level 8c. Slabs, verticals, overhangs—all types of terrain are present! Since the first routes were opened in the 1970s, part of the history of climbing has been written here. In the early 1980s, the movie "La vie au bout des doigts" (Life at Your Fingertips) revolutionized the sport: we see the young Patrick Edlinger climbing the routes of Buoux "barehanded" and completely solo (i.e., without ropes or any safety equipment). We all still remember those images of him hanging casually from one hand, a hundred meters above the ground. Many vocations were born after seeing this film, which has become a cult classic.
Many routes such as "Le pilier des fourmis (6b+)", "La rose des sables (7a)", "Azincourt (France's first 8c)", "La diagonale du fou (8a)", etc. have become iconic and are still highly sought after.
Since its revival and the opening of new sectors where it's good to wear down your fingers, this demanding, technical, and magnificent cliff has been given a new lease on life, where each achievement will leave you with an immense sense of accomplishment, whatever your level.
The highlights of this climbing progression course:
- Holes, ledges, slabs, overhangs, technical walls: Buoux offers all styles of climbing.
- This allows you to work on technique, positioning, relaxation, belaying, and falling.
- The site is perfect in autumn, winter, and spring.
I also offer other trips to help you improve your climbing skills:
- 4 days of advanced climbing training around Briançon in the Hautes-Alpes,
- traditional climbing courses in Annot in the Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence,
- multi-pitch climbing training in Ailefroide in the Écrins massif,
- and a 5-day multi-pitch climbing course in the Durance valley.
Program
D1: Assessments, reminders, and rock climbing.
We start slowly, but with fingers still tingling with excitement.
Review of the basics based on each person's level of experience, as well as safety rules and reflexes.
Fun climbing on soft limestone.
Setting up workshops and projects.
D2 and D3: Climbing with application of the techniques learned.
We put into practice the advice and exercises on relaxation, visualization, and technique to complete a beautiful project or climb on sight.
The program will of course be adapted to the group and your expectations.
The price includes
- Supervision by the mountain guide/climbing instructor.
- Loan of all technical equipment (ropes, quickdraws, etc.).
- Safety equipment (radio, first aid kit, etc.).
The price does not include
- Return transport to Buoux, about one hour drive from Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.
- Accommodation costs.
- Catering.
- Drinks.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Accommodation
- The choice of your accommodation is free.
- There are many solutions according to your desires and your budget: lodge, bed and breakfast, hotel and camp site.
- We can organize ourselves collectively to rent a cottage/accommodation and arrange meals. Please contact me.