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Scenic, easier multi-pitch sport climbs Europe

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peter335 28 Feb 2020

Hey,

I'm planning a climbing trip to Europe for June with a friend. My friend is flying over from Aus and is less experienced, so we are looking to be climbing around 4c to 6a. Whilst he is over we are keen on doing some nice multi-pitch sport climbs with good views. After some quick googling I found places such as the dolomites, Verdon gorge and a couple of other spots around the Pyrenees in France and Spain. Any particular suggestions on scenic, easier multi-pitch sport routes?

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 Derry 28 Feb 2020
In reply to peter335:

Albahida (Gubia Normal) (4c)

Did this a couple of years ago. might be a bit hot in June though

 JLS 28 Feb 2020
In reply to peter335:

This is very scenic and should be climbable in June but later rather than earlier in the month would be a better time to visit.

Alpendurst (4c)

https://www.summitpost.org/alpendurst/284742

The dolomites are very scenic though the easier grades tend not to be pure sport and require some trad gear, some of the harder Via Ferratta may offer "easy scenic" climbing but it's unclear how the outbreak of Coronavirus in that local will pan out...

 Mike-W-99 28 Feb 2020
In reply to peter335:

Acqua concert (TD- 6a)

this is nice with a walk/scramble off at the top or you can carry on and do Traverse of the Perrons (AD 4a)

lots more to go at up there too and nearby.

 Mark Haward 28 Feb 2020
In reply to peter335:

The Aiguilles Rouges area above Chamonix has lots of scenic routes, there are usually snow patches around in June to be aware of.

 tjekel 28 Feb 2020
In reply to peter335:

For granite/gneiss, i usually recommend Routes around Furka, Grimsel- and Sustenpass... Swiss plaisier West is the guidebook you want.

A couple of suggestions further east, and reasonably long limestone multipitch:

https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettern/via-classica/

https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettern/jubilaeumsweg-hoher-goell/

https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettern/hochkesselkopf-sw-verschneidung...

https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettern/astrofant/

For some of these, you might want a small rack in addition. 

 Martin Bennett 29 Feb 2020
In reply to peter335:

I'd say this fits the bill matching each of your criteria.  I'd also add it's a bit harder than 5a in parts. Directe (5a)

You might also look st Les Calanques on the coast near Marseilles.

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