Rock climbing tour in the Grand Canyon du Verdon, southern France
This rock climbing tour in the Grand Canyon du Verdon, southern France, is led by IGMGA-certified guide Andre, as he leads you through this truly spectacular rock climbing locale, with sheer rock faces and cliffs towering over the most sumptuous and rich turquoise water imaginable.
Alps
1 Day
All year
Intermediate
Beginner
Highlights
- Rock climb in one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe
- Admire the lush turquoise-green water beneath
- Improve your rock climbing skills and techniques on a variety of faces
Description
The Grand Canyon du Verdon in southern France is a jaw-dropping, breath-taking and special place to indulge in rock climbing, and I will lead you on this adventure where we will tour around the myriad of spots and facets of the canyon, tackling the various climbs and routes available to us while also taking the time to admire the magnificent, epic and awesome views out over the scenery.
The Grand Canyon du Verdon is a river canyon located in the South of France, approximately 100km from the French Riviera, and is widely considered to be the most beautiful canyon in Europe, owing to its rich and lush turquoise-green colour of the water.
Over the course of this trip we will try and climb on as many routes and rock faces as possible, with each place catering to rock climbers of all levels of ability, from beginner to expert. We endeavor to improve your confidence and take your rock climbing to the next level.
The routes range anywhere from 100-400m high, with popular ones including The Herbetto, The Ula, Pichenibule and Mescalito.
The highlight for many on this trip is of course the scarcely-believable sweeping panoramic views out over the water below, the lush green water sparkling and the tree-lined canyon faces framing the picture-perfect setting.
By the end we will have rock climbed all over one of the most beautiful places in France, and hopefully having gotten you even more hooked on this highly addictive activity.
Book now to experience rock climbing in one of the most beautiful spots in France!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet, Rock Climb, Finish
Meet in the morning, rock climb all day, finish.
About the guide
André
5.0
(3)
Mountain Guide
My name is André Bernard and I am a mountain guide (IFMGA certified) and rock climbing instructor from Marseille.
Since I was 12 years old, I have been passionate about mountains and rock climbing. With the help of several experienced instructors and guides, I became an expert in the activity and continued my training in Les Calanques. Exploring this amazing massif is one of the things that I love the most!
I have been actively involved in the creation of the Calanques National Park and have supported the work of professional guides in the area. In 2011, I founded the Bureau des Guides des Calanques/Cassis, which is focused on rock climbing, hiking, canyoning, mountaineering, and mountain biking and oriented to environmental education.
Take a look at my programs below and join me to live unforgettable experiences in Les Calanques!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
SNGM | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about André
Sean
Andre was a fantastic guide for a great adventure up an amazing piece of rock.
Joyce
Andre was amazing! He picked a route that suited our abilities, was courteous and gave as clear instruction as possible given the language barrier (neither my partner nor I speak much French, but it worked out just fine). My partner and I had a wonderful and memorable time. Our climb was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to France. Thank you! I would book him again as a guide any time!
Leah
Andre was simply amazing! His communication was excellent. He customized our trip exactly to our specifications. His climbing and guiding skills are elite! The climbing in Les Calanques is out of this world! I have never seen anything so beautiful while climbing! I hope that I have the chance to go back one day. If I do, I will definitely seek out Andre again! He made the trip spectacular! I definitely recommend Andre and climbing in Les Calanques!
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