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DESTINATION GUIDE: Orpierre

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 UKC Articles 17 Feb 2015
The Quiquillon with the Gite Font Ronde in the foreground, 4 kbOrpierre has grown to be a climbing village, so everything is geared up to support visiting climbers, from the well bolted routes all with very high quality equipment, to the Quartz Pizza bar that you virtually have to walk through to get to the crag.

Ian Fenton takes us through the essentials for climbing in the mini climbing Mecca that the Southern French village of Orpierre



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It must have taken you ages to type that with only One Finger
 Dan Mckinlay 17 Feb 2015
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Great article Ian, thanks for the info.
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 james.slater 18 Feb 2015
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Spent a few days here last year, it is idyllic! The most relaxing climbing trip Ive ever been on! Topping out and walking back along the ridge of Le Quiquillon is awesome. Did several multipitches and loads of single, all to be recommended! Went for a swim in the nearby gorge on a rest day too.
 Andy Say 18 Feb 2015
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Good info, Ian. The campsite at Les Catoyes also gets my vote for the bouldering barn, the relaxed atmosphere and the rock nights!

And just what is that beer they sell? Bison? Buffalo? Boar? The real McCoy whatever.
 Nick_Scots 18 Feb 2015
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Not been there for a few years but everything a few minutes from the main sectors was polished if under 6b. Quiqillion etc - as they are ten mins plus walk - were not polished.
 Skyfall 18 Mar 2015
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Anyone know of good villa type accom nearby ?
 GrahamD 18 Mar 2015
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http://gites-lemoulin.com/en/

This is excellent. About 2km outside the village
 Skyfall 18 Mar 2015
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Thanks.

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