Ardeche sport climbing week

A week of sport climbing and enjoying the Ardeche. This trip is designed for experienced indoor or outdoor climbers who want to put their skills to the test in the sunny south of France

The Ardeche is a very popular venue for 'sport climbing' - using fixed protection (bolts) in the rock to allow climber to really go for it!

Our 'Simply climbing' holidays are all about getting out there and doing as much or as little as you like whilst also seeking opportunities to explore the region and do some relaxing at the end of a day at the crag.

We start the week with a session from our local instructor to introduce you to local techniques and etiquette. Following this are 5 days of varied climbing. You will be transported in our minibuses and shown the best spots depending on the conditions and your level.

Most of the local climbing is done on limestone and routes range from very simple to utterly impossible. There are also a lot of great boulder fields to be visited.

We keep the itinerary pretty flexible to allow for different goals and abilities. The example below should give you an idea though!

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Itinerary / Highlights

Saturday: Arrive to Avignon, Nimes or Montpellier (lots of cheap flights from the UK!). We’ll pick you up and take you to the Ardeche for a little orientation.

Sunday: AM – Introduction to Ardeche sport climbing with a local instructor. PM free climbing.

Monday: A new day, a new crag. We’ll have learned a bit about what you like yesterday and will use that to help us decide on the best destination.

Tuesday: Maybe a bit of bouldering as well as sport climbing today. The boulder problems in the forest allow for some nice shady spots and some flummoxing routes!

Wednesday: Chill? There are lots of other things to be done in the Ardeche and the best of them all has to be the canoe descent of the Ardeche gorge. This and lots of other options are available. See our Ardeche activities page for some more options.

Thursday: With rested arms we’re back at it – heading a litle further afield to try some granite routes.

Friday: Last day! We’ll be heading to the perfect crag for you to finish your holiday off in style!

Saturday: Return transport to airports.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Accommodation (7 nights at our hotel) in twin or triple rooms. Single room supplement 105 Euros /person.
The hotel has a great restaurant, bar, wireless internet and a swimming pool.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Saturday is our usual arrival day.

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