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Rock Climbing in the French Pyrenees

The French Pyrenees are a gorgeous natural barrier between France and Spain, with countless stunning and beautiful rock faces to undertake rock climbing on.

The French Pyrenees contain some of the most sumptuous scenery in all of France, acting as a natural gateway from the Southwest of the country to the Iberian Peninsula. Rock climbing is an immensely popular and exciting activity in this region, with the vast, epic and dramatic rock faces and cliffs that dominate the landscape proving to be the perfect setting for this highly addictive activity. Take a pick from our selection of rock climbing trips in the French Pyrenees, here at Explore-Share!
 
 
 
 
 

Top rock climbing trips | French Pyrenees:

 
Most popular

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Multi-pitch climbing trip in the Pyrenees

Multi-pitch climbing trip in the Pyrenees

Follow Cecilia, an AEGM certified mountain guide, on this program of 1 or more days, and enjoy multi-pitch climbing in the Spanish and French Pyrenees.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 170

4.50

(2)

Rock climbing Pic du Midi d’Ossau (2,884m) from the Refuge de Pombie in the Pyrenees National Park

Rock climbing Pic du Midi d’Ossau (2,884m) from the Refuge de Pombie in the Pyrenees National Park

Join certified mountain guide Alfredo García on a thrilling program to the top of the stunning Pic du Midi d'Ossau starting from the Refuge de Pombie and catch stunning views of the French Pyrenees!

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 200

5.00

(2)

Rock climbing in the Pyrenees: Pic du Midi d’Ossau, Mallos de Riglos, Ordesa Valley, Mont-rebei gorge

Rock climbing in the Pyrenees: Pic du Midi d’Ossau, Mallos de Riglos, Ordesa Valley, Mont-rebei gorge

Join AEGM-certified guide Pau for one or more days of rock climbing on some of the best routes in the Pyrenees, like the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, Mallos de Riglos, Ordesa, Mont Rebei and many others.

1 day

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 220
4-day rock climbing adventure in the Pyrenees

4-day rock climbing adventure in the Pyrenees

Join Guillem, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this 4-day rock climbing program and discover the classic 3,000-meter routes in the Pyrenees.

4 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 1250

5.00

(2)

Pic du Midi d’Ossau guided climbing day

Pic du Midi d’Ossau guided climbing day

Climb the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, in the Pyrenees, with the help of Fede, an IFMGA certified mountain guide from Valle de Tena. An unforgettable alpine day with a breathtaking landscape!

1 day

Intermediate

Open to everyone

FromEUR 110
Vignemale 3-day climb with a guide

Vignemale 3-day climb with a guide

Climb the Vignemale's north face, the highest point in the French Pyrenees. Your guide will be IFMGA-certified Fede. An unforgettable 3-day climbing experience!

3 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 800
Midi d’Ossau rock climbing program, in the Pyrenees

Midi d’Ossau rock climbing program, in the Pyrenees

Jon, an IFMGA certified guide, takes you on a 1 or several-day rock climbing trip in Midi d’Ossau, in the Pyrenees, so you can test your abilities on these amazing walls!

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 250
Rock climbing intro in Arudy, Vallee d’Ossau (full day)

Rock climbing intro in Arudy, Vallee d’Ossau (full day)

Come and join one of our certified guides for an intro level rock climbing day in Arudy at the beautiful Vallee d'Ossau in France.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 31
1+ day Bouldering in Targasonne, French Pyrenees

1+ day Bouldering in Targasonne, French Pyrenees

Join one of the certified mountain guides in our team on this unforgettable experience and spend one or more days bouldering in Targasonne, in the French Pyrenees.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 75
Autonomous climbing course (level II) in the Pyrenees

Autonomous climbing course (level II) in the Pyrenees

Join a certified mountain guide for a 2-day autonomous climbing course in the Pyrenees to learn techniques for climbing with no or little equipment.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 295
Autonomous climbing course (level I) in the Pyrenees

Autonomous climbing course (level I) in the Pyrenees

Join a certified mountain guide for a climbing course of two weekends (4 days) in the Pyrenees: the Gripp valley and Mallos de Riglos!

4 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 395
Vallee de la Mongie Intro to Big Wall Rock Climbing

Vallee de la Mongie Intro to Big Wall Rock Climbing

A certified mountain guide takes you to the Vallee de la Mongie (French Pyrenees) for a half-day of rock climbing initiation. Everyone is welcome!

1 day

First Time

Open to everyone

FromEUR 18
Vignemale 2-day multi-pitch rock climbing

Vignemale 2-day multi-pitch rock climbing

The north face of Grand Vignemale, in the Pyrenees, is a classic multi-pitch route for experienced climbers. Dare to climb it in 2 days with an IFMGA guide!

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 600
Rock climbing in the Pyrenees

Rock climbing in the Pyrenees

Join a certified mountain guide on this amazing rock climbing trip to one of the many impressive peaks in the French Pyrenees.

1 day

Any

Any

FromEUR 500
 
 

There are many reasons for choosing Rock Climbing in France

The French Pyrenees is one of Europe's great outdoor activity spots, with a wide array of activities undertaken by millions each year. From the hiking trails in Summer and ski resorts in Winter, to the rock climbing which is so prevalent nowadays, there is something for everyone here.

 

Good to know:

Country Code

+33

Currency

Euro

Language

French

Best time to visit

May - September, when the weather is warmest and conditions driest

Weather

Pleasant in Summer, with temperatures averaging around 20 degrees celsius

How to get there

Flights to Toulouse from most Western European countries, and from there it is a short drive to the Pyrenees

More info about Rock Climbing in French Pyrenees:

Some of the rock climbing can be challenging, so please ensure you are in good physical shape and have prior rock climbing experience

 

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