Chateauvert Mostly Sport climbing 251 routes in crag

A lovely set of buttresses tucked away in a sheltered, wooded valley with a tranquil river running through it and some great climbing, only minutes from the road.

The rock is a coarse textured and heavily pocketed limestone, and climbing on it is a real pleasure though hands can suffer from a prolonged visit here. The routes are well bolted almost without exception, and there is a huge range of climbs to choose from. Many of the pitches are very long, bring plenty of quick-draws and take note of the length of the route versus the length of your rope!

Much of the crag faces pretty much south, it is recessed and well sheltered, especially from northerlies. The crag is an ideal winter venue and is always popular especially at weekends. It can get very hot here at almost any time of the year, though the crags at the far eastern end of the valley and much of the Grande Face are tipped a bit to the east and go into the shade earlier than the rest of the cliff.

The Topo Grimper en Provence Verte (see guidebooks) can also be acquired at the grocery store in Correns.

Kid friendliness: The Grand Face is not suitable for small children as the base consists of sloping and slippery rock. Some of the other sectors (especially those next to the road) have a flat base where you can even access them with a pram.