SITE D'ESCALADE DE ST-PÉ D'ARDET
A climbing Mecca, not only for its sporting interest and its numerous routes of all styles and almost all levels of difficulty, but also for the beauty of the site and its surroundings. From the nearby lake, the main cliff with its large roof offers a breathtaking panorama.
- Classification: Petite Falaise: sports area / Grande Falaise: adventure area.
- 92 routes
Right section - 3b : 1 / 4c : 1 / 5b : 1 / 5c : 3 / 6a : 8 / 6b : 3 / 6c : 3 / 7a : 9 / 7b : 13 / 7c : 9 / 8a : 9 / 8b : 4 / 8c : 1.
Left side - 6a : 11 / 6b : 5 / 7a : 8 / 7b : 3.
- Facing: South-West.
- Maximum height: 30m.
Generally speaking, all the routes have character and combine technique, physique, sometimes sheer strength and impeccable footing. A historic site with some difficult routes, its ratings are generally quite tight.
The Grande Falaise (right sector) is classified as an adventure playground. The Petite Falaise (A sectors) is classified as a sports site. These sectors face due south and are not suitable for climbing in very hot weather.