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Whether you are a slow climber, a fan of dynamic, speed climbing or a complete beginner, the cliffs are ready and waiting to give you the thrill of a lifetime.
Do you fancy trying your hand at climbing for the very first time? Whether you are looking for a solo climb or as part of a group, the team at the Bureau des Moniteurs du Gard will help you tackle the challenges and progress, step by step, at a pace that suits you.
What equipment do I need? What is the correct way to tackle obstacles? How do you overcome these obstacles? Do I have the right climbing style? Don’t worry! Use safety equipment and place your trust in our qualified instructors!
It’s possible to tackle some long climbs where you actually climb for more than half a day – these are known as “grandes voies” in French (literally, big routes). In France (and Switzerland) the routes are categorised according to difficulty:
F : facile (easy)
PD : peu difficile (quite easy)
AD : assez difficile (quite difficult)
D : difficile (difficult)
TD : très difficile (very difficult)
ED : extrêmement difficile (extremely difficult)
You will be supplied with personal protective equipment in order to make sure you remain safe at all times during the climb.
We also recommend that you bring enough water and food with you in a small backpack; it will need to be practical so that it cannot accidentally get caught on lines, pitons or carabiners (so avoid anything that has fancy decorations, long ties on it, etc.).