France: Ariege (Rockfax)

Introduction

The Arige region of Southern France is the compact area where the Arige River cuts through the Pyrenes on its way from Andorra to the coast. There is a lot of high quality climbing in the area with a superb variety of rock types to go at; from the soaring granite slabs of the Dent dOrlu, to the steep limestone bulges of Gnat. Limestone, granite and gneiss are on offer and routes vary in size from boulder problems to long epics of over 20 pitches.

The area has a long and intriguing history and offers plenty to doas well as the climbing, including mountain walking, caving, river rafting, skiing and checking out the many ancient castles. Factor in the year-round climbing, easy access from northern Europe and plenty of high quality accommodation in the area and it is easy to see that the Arige region has lots to offer.

Despite its attractions, the area has remained off the radar to the climbing world in general, and the lack of a comprehensive modern guide to the area must be a large part of the reason for this. The new France: Ariege climbing guidebook will hopefully open up this great area as a new destination for travelling climbers.

Crags Included
Arabaux, Abeilles, Carol, Roquefixade, Lavelanet, Roche Ronde, Roc Steph, Calams, Roc de Sdour, Bdeilhac Quarry, Dvers de Sdour, Sabart, Alliat, Gnat, Le Saut de l’Ours, Arbiech, Sibada, Baychon, Auzat, Goulier, Pic Rouge de Belcaire, Les Toulousains, Sinsat, Verdun, Appy, Ax les Thermes, Dent d’Orlu, Walking Peaks, Wild Swimming

Specification

• Country:France
• ISBN10: 1873341873
• ISBN13: 9781873341872
• Language: English
• Pages: 312
• Published Date: 2012
• Publisher: Rockfax
• Region: OTHER
• Manufacturer: Rockfax