Multi-pitch climbing around Montpellier

Description

How about hiring a guide to take you on a multi-pitch climbing route of your dreams in the Montpellier area?

Multi-pitch routes are suitable for indoor or outdoor climbers, beginners or experienced, who want to enjoy an unforgettable day tailored to their level, on a wonderful vertical adventure.

A multi-pitch route is a climbing route with several pitches that can be completed in half a day or a full day. There are routes for beginners as well as experts.

The area around Pic Saint-Loup and the Gorges de l'Hérault has many cliffs that are perfectly suited to multi-pitch climbing. Magnificent limestone cliffs overlooking the Hérault river and a profusion of climbing sites are scattered within an hour's drive of Montpellier.

Here are the most classic cliffs around Montpellier:

• Le Thaurac: Well known to Montpellier residents, it offers numerous climbing areas and several multi-pitch routes. It is the perfect massif for beginners to multi-pitch climbing. There are also several long and demanding multi-pitch routes on the large west face.
  Here are a few possible routes:
  • Falaise de la grotte (5a),
  • Pilier du secrétaire (5b),
  • Grande face ouest (5c minimum).
• Saint-Jean-de-Buège is a magical, isolated village where you always feel privileged to be able to climb. There are multi-pitch routes for beginners starting at 5b for routes over 100 meters high. It is possible to descend via small abseils or, for the more courageous, via a large 55-meter abseil in mid-air.
  • Le pilier secret (5b),
  • Coup de grisou (6a),
  • Les clochards célestes (6b).
• L'Hortus is a wild and impressive cliff facing Pic Saint-Loup. The long routes are 100 to 150 meters high and offer challenging climbing. The atmosphere is magnificent and the view is magical!
  • La Bidasse (5c),
  • La cagne (6a),
  • L'enclume (6a+),
  • Le Pendentif (6b).
• Pic Saint-Loup is the iconic mountain near Montpellier. A playground and training ground for mountaineers in the last century, it is still possible to enjoy some great climbing on the quiet and wild north face.
  • Le 3ème éperon (5b),
  • Les bartasseurs de la Yaute (6b).
• Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a magnificent village on the edge of the Hérault gorges. There are many long routes here, particularly on the impressive north face.
  • Pilier de gauche and Fraissinet (5c),
  • La Préfectorale (6a+),
  • L'empire des sens (6b),
  • La Carmina (6b+).

And if you fancy long routes in other mountain ranges, I also offer multi-pitch climbing ascents in the Gorges du Tarn and Jonte or in the Caroux mountains.

You can also join me for a climbing course to become more independent around Montpellier and a climbing trip in Languedoc.

Program

• Multi-pitch climbing adapted to your level.
• Teaching or improving multi-pitch techniques (belaying, setting up anchors, etc.).
• Abseil descent.

The price depends on the number of people AND the chosen route. Some routes can be climbed in half a day while others require a full day.

We will try to find together the route that will suit you best.

The price includes

• Supervision by the climbing instructor.
• Loan of necessary equipment for the activity (harness, helmet, rope, etc.).
• Personalized follow-up.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Price per person:

Number of participants	1	2	3 or
Half day route	180€	100€	80€
Full day route	220€	120€	100€
Major route	300€	160€	-

The price does not include

• Return transport to the place of practice.
• Climbing shoes.
• Accommodation.
• Picnic lunch.
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

• There are various possibilities for accommodation in the area (charming cottages, hotels, camping sites, etc).
• Please get in touch with me for more information.

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