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Summary
Limestone
Sport climbing at limestone of different characteristics depending on sector.
Description
Topo
- Said to be available for 5€ at the majors office / Mairie.
- Bornes Aravis by Gilles Brunot
Access issues inherited from France
Allowed
Some privately owned climbing areas may have restricted access. Check with https://www.ffme.fr/
Approach
Steep hike
20-30 min
Park on the street verge of Route de la Flamme Olympique near the bridge (
45.76581, 6.35667), or in the village, or southeast of the crag on the big (45.76626, 6.36470) next to Route d'Annecy. From La croix du moulin, take the track, first track right, after two small fords at guidepost Les Barmes (6/2022 an eye-catching wooden sculpture is nearby) take the path to the right (SAC T2 and some spots T3). The sectores are lined up next to that path.
Ethic inherited from France
Park where indicated, take care of the environment, buy the local guidebook when possible (this is one of the ways you can help local route setters), clean up your shoes before climbing, don't spray beta, be polite.
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Selected Guidebooks more Hide
Author(s): François Burnier & Dominique Potard
Date: 2022
A selective guidebook describing 31 separate sport climbing areas and 4 bouldering areas in Chamonix valley.
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Author(s): Charlie Boscoe & Luke Davies
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9781873341780
A selective guidebook for Chamonix describing the very best rock climbs and mountain routes around Chamonix and Mont Blanc. It covers all aspects of climbing in Chamonix, from topping out on Mont Blanc, spectacular peaks, classic long ridges, to intimidating north faces and valley sport climbing.
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Author(s): Emmanuel Ratouis
Date: 2016
ISBN: 9782952605885
A comprehensive guidebook describing the bouldering to be found in the Chamonix valley, covering over 1,000 problems including some circuits, and countless isolated problems, across a wide range of grades.
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