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Summary
Medieval village with sport climbs at shouting distance
Description
Topo : Saint-Jean-de-Buèges Escalades, FFME 34, 2016. 52 pages. 16€
Saint Jean-de-Bueges is a picturesque medieval villagetowered by a reconstructed castle. The massive rock a hundred metres uphill offers two- and three pitch sport routes. Its south face holds long single pitch sport climbs. South of the village at the banks of the Bueges, La Calasse offers shady short climbs with quick approach.
Access issues inherited from France
As of 2020, some privately owned climbing areas may have restricted access. Check with https://www.ffme.fr/
Approach
Parking can be an issue within the tourist season. Leave your car south of the village or try the signposted "Escalade"-parking.
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.
Check https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 for COVID-19 restrictions currently in place.
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