Alps programs information Alps climbing advice Choosing a climb Training advice Gorge du Verdon Gorge du Verdon Guiding Fees Booking info Gorge du Verdon Photo Info The famous limestone of the Verdon Gorge in the south of France, holds a variety of routes from long river-to-rim routes to short pumpy test pieces. There are moderate routes in the 5.8 to 5.9 range, all the way up to "way too hard". Climbs are typically done by rappelling from the top, but there are a few longer climbs that are normally done from the bottom. Rest days can be spent on the favorite French pastime of people watching in bistros, sun bathing and canyoning in the river, or eating too much cheese and drinking too much wine. The best time of year for the Verdon is the Spring and Fall.   Verdon Rock Climbing Difficulty: 5.6 to 5.11 rock climbing Length: length Schedule: By private arrangement Maximum ratio: 2:1 maximum ratio   Kathy Cosley & Mark Houston UIAGM Internationally Licensed Mountain Guides AMGA Certified • SNGM members All images, layout and text ©2000 Cosley & Houston Alpine Guides, All Rights Reserved

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