UKC

300m, 11 pitches.

Rockfax Description
1) 5c, 2) 6a, 3) 6a, 4) 5c, 5) 5a, 6) 5c, 7) 6a+, 8) 6c+, 9) 5c,
10) A0/6a (7c), 11) 6a. Perhaps the archetypical Verdon experience, long and committing, on superb rock and with breathtaking positions. The bottom four pitches are often avoided by starting from the Jardin des Ecureuils at the base of the Dalles Grises abseils. If starting from the bottom use the Ticket Danger abseils to reach the foot of Gwendal then walk 80m to the right to locate the start at a pillar under the centre of an arching roof. The first four pitches DO NOT appear on the topo, they feature old bolts and some traversing and feel hard for the grade. The 6c+ pitch stops a few folks and the 10th pitch is hard 7c if done free, though it can be easily aided. The final 'easy' pitch has spaced gear and has caused a few wobblers over the years! © Rockfax

Ticklists

Euro Alpine Rock , Rockfax Côte d'Azur Top 50 (2017) , Verdon

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User Date Notes
Tomkim 14 May Show βeta
βeta: The bottom two pitches have been rebolted. Caused us some confusion as we were expecting to climb on old 8mm. We could still see the old bolt holes in many places. In particular, the two bolts holes and piton scar at the first belay were a reassuring confirmation that we were in the right place.
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βeta: The bottom two pitches have been rebolted. Caused us some confusion as we were expecting to climb on old 8mm. We could still see the old bolt holes in many places. In particular, the two bolts holes and piton scar at the first belay were a reassuring confirmation that we were in the right place.
freudiangrip 16 Sep, 2024 Show βeta
βeta: It seemed turning left was the key to keeping on route...bonne chance!
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βeta: It seemed turning left was the key to keeping on route...bonne chance!

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High 7a
Mid 7a
Low 7a
High 6c+
Mid 6c+
Low 6c+
High 6c
Mid 6c
Low 6c
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Votes cast 7
Style of Ascent
Alt Leads
Lead
Followed
Toproped
Not Set
Onsighted
Dogged
DNF
Redpoint
Repeated
Ground Up
Flashed (β)
Not Set
Route of Interest
Frimes et Châtiment

Grade: 6c+ ***
(Barre de l'Escalès (Verdon))

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