France: Haute Provence (Rockfax)

Introduction

The first in a series of selective guidebooks from Rockfax, the France: Haute Provence guide presents many of the finest sport climbing destinations in the world together in one clear and colourful book. Covering all the best areas from the magnificent walls of Ceuse in the north, to the impeccable climbing playground ofBuoux to the south, this book has a lifetime’s worth of climbing waiting on its pages.

Selected to give something for everyone, even a quick glance at the contents of this book proves that there’s a huge amount of brilliant climbing to go for whatever one’s ability. Whether you’re seeking the ultimate physical climbing challenge or happy to soak in the scenery while enjoying pitch after pitch of flawless rock expertly bolted all the way to a natural summit, it’s all waiting for you.

For climbers in northern Europe looking for a week of winter sun, this is a destination that doesn’t necessarily require flying as all the areas covered in this guidebook are no more than an hour away from a train station in a major town.

Presented in the universally praised Rockfax style theFrance: Haute Provence guidebook gives the reader clear landscape photos of each crag, never-before-seen close-up photo-topos, and a wealth of action photos taken specifically for the book. Whether you’re planning your trip from home or choosing your next route at the crag this guide has everything you’re looking for: from inspiration to perspiration.

Review
Readan in depth Rock + Run review article of the guide here: Haute ProvenceGuidebook Review

Crags included
Ceuse, Sisteron, Volx, Orpierre, Bellecombe, Baume Rousse, Ubrieux, Saint Julien, Saint Leger, Malaucene, Combe Obscure, Les Dentelles de Montmirail, Venasque, Buoux.

288 Pages
2500 Routes
Published: Dec 2009

Specification

• Author: Adrian Berry
• Country: France
• ISBN10: 187334127X
• ISBN13: 9781873341278
• Language: English
• Pages: 288
• Page Size: 152 x 210 mm
• Published Date: 2009
• Publisher: Rockfax
• Eegion: Alps
• Manufacturer: Rockfax