Rock climbing

Big routes

Presles is a major climbing centre. The cliff is attractive and fascinating but we reluctantly admit that there are other places too: the Cerces, the Gillardes, the Tenailles, the Tête d'Aval, the Verdon, the Carroux... and others.

Climbing with a guide means you can safely tackle routes that are a bit above your level and also leapfrog if you want to. The atmosphere is always friendly and relaxed.

Escalade

Year: 2008
Period: all year round
Max. no. of participants: 2
Price: 260 euros / daily rate , the guide offers bed and breakfast at home
Infos: Technical details on request

Climbing courses at Presles

Treat yourself to five fun-packed days and a radically different lifestyle in the climbers' paradise. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will be able to develop your physical and technical qualities, determination, endurance and mastery of heights

Climbing courses

 

The programme will include rope work, self rescue technique, aid technique and a briefing on the latest techniques and equipment. For night birds, an 80m2 indoor climbing wall is at your disposal.

You will be in a small friendly group of not more than five people. Don't hesitate. Come and join me on the cliff face. 250 routes from 4 to 8 await us !

Climbing in pictures (Portfolio)

Year: 2008
Period: march to november
Duration: 5 days
Level: from beginner to advanced
No. of participants: from 2 to 6 persons
Cost: 400 euros (course and equipment)
Meeting place: Le Charmeil, ferme Adrien at 10 a.m.
Infos: Paris-gare de Lyon-Presles, 3 hrs by T.G.V. to Valence (for a group of 3 people minimum, contact me if you would like to arrange other dates than those noted)
Dates
  • from March 24 to March 29
  • from April 14 to April 18
  • from May 12 to May 16
  • from June 16 to June 20
  • from July 7 to July 11
  • from July 21 to July 25
  • from August 11 to August 15
  • from August 25 to August 29
  • from September 1 to September 5
  • from September 22 to September 27
  • from October 20 to October 24
  • from November 3 to November 7

The Gerbier Aretes, via the Pilier Martin (Martin’s Pillar)

The Gerbier aretes
The Gerbier aretes
Itinerary of the Gerbier aretes via the Martin's Pillar
Itinerary of the Gerbier aretes via the Martin's Pillar

A beautiful way to discover the Vercors. The day begins with about a two hour walk-in. Then we get kitted-up to climb the Pilier Martin, an easy 4c max (British 4a/b). The next stage of the climb is a beautiful ridge-traverse with an unforgettable view over the Alps. This day out is intended for fit beginners, through to experienced climbers.

Year: 2008
Period: from april to november
Max. no. of participants: 1 or 2
Price: 260 euros / daily rate

The famous sociologist Jean-Michel Saussois searching for inspiration on the arête
The famous sociologist Jean-Michel Saussois searching for inspiration on the arête

A big wall (The Nose route El Capitan)

A dream excursion for any adventurous climber. It's magnificent and absolutely feasible. They say that when you really want to do something you can ... so how about it?

La fissure

The Nose in pictures (Portfolio)

Year: 2008
Period: May to October
Level: seconding level on 6b/c (French level)
Max. no. of participants: 1
Infos: Technical details on request

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