In reply to The Ivanator:
> Any other suggestions for destinations within a 3 hour drive that might be dry when Ariege crags are wet are very welcome.
If you drive west for 2hrs you can access Luchon valley crags which give ample choice for a a few days adventure. St Pe d'Ardet is valuable for families / mixed activity beacuse its next to a lake - v popular in the heat.
Crag : orientation : rock-type : drivetime from my home (nr Aspet S of St Gaudens) : No. routes : useful grade range : angle-of-dangle
Saint-Pé-d'Ardet (S): Limestone. 20mins. 60 routes. 6a - 8a. Vertical & Steep.
Ore (W): Limestone 40mins. 30 routes. 5c - 7b. Vertical & Steep.
Cierp Gaud (S): Gneiss. 45mins. 60 routes. 4b - 6c. Very diverse in features - all angles.
TroubatTroubat (S+W): Limestone. 45mins. 70 routes. 5a - 8a. Quarry plus Main. All angles.
Thebe (S): Limestone. 50mins. 15 routes. 5b - 6c. Steep slab.
Saint-Beat (S): Limestone. 50mins. 25 routes. 5b - 6c. Vertical.
Bonrepaux (S): limestone. 50mins. 25 routes. 5c - 6c. Slabby + Vertical.
Saint-MametSt Mamet (W): Granite. 1h10mins. 35 routes. 4a - 6b. Slabby + Vertical.
Bagergue (E): Granite. 1h15mins. 30 routes. 6a - 8a. Vertical.