Climbing learning area Les Freaux
This site is divided into four sectors, which are all sunny and enjoyable. When you turn your head, you will be dazzled by the majestic beauty of the Dame La Meije. There is some fine, well-equipped, athletic climbing, combined with some family routes. Lovely surprises in store.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS :
Difficulty : 3 > 7a
Start : 1 450 m
Number of routes : 73
Lenght of routes : 120 m
Nature of the rock : gneiss
Climbing : dalle
Exposure : South East
Approach time : 5/10 min
GUIDES - MAPS :
Cartographie : IGN top 25, 3436 ET Meije Pelvoux
Topo escalade en Isère, Ze topo, FFME
The climbing school sites are short faces (10 to 30m high), easily accessible (5 to 15min walk) and very well equipped for safety.
The Mountain Guides Office of La Grave made a climbing topo with pics and summaries ... It is composed of descriptive schools cliffs, long routes, blocks, dry tooling. You'll find in this guide the sectors of : Col du Galibier, Arsine, La Grave Le Chazelet, Les Fréaux and Bourg d'Oisans.
On sale at the Mountain Guides Office as well as the Tourist Office of La Grave.
Overtures :
From 25/05 to 31/10.
D1091
05320 La Grave
Phone : 04 76 79 90 21
Climbing school in Arsine
A vaste and user-friendly site on the edge of the Ecrins National Park, along the Romanche flowing peacefully at the foot of the faces. There is everything here, from 2 to 8, relaxing scenery, the fresh air and the view. Young and old will enjoy it here!
Arsine Via Ferrata
This itinerary alternates walls and grassy ledges but without any overhang.
It is ideal for beginners who want to get used to the void.
The via ferrata is well equipped and there is an escape route halfway up.
Les Ayes climbing school
The sector is perfect for exploring a range of very different routes. From steep walls on crispettes to slabs of magnificent granite, this sector, with its panoramic view of the Meije and Râteau, will be a pleasure to climb even in hot weather.
Les Balmes climbing school
Climbing school site fully equipped with boulders between 15 and 25 m.