The southeast of France offers a huge bundle of climbs that are scattered across the rugged region. There are so many climbing possibilities that you can be climbing for years without ascending the same rocks. Its steep walls, large boulders and soaring cliffs draw rock climbers from across the world who are searching for fresh ascents and rewarding views.

Gateway to Les Calanques

There are exciting chunks of southern France that have formed fine climbing reputations. Chiefly among them is Les Calanques, one of the largest climbing areas in France, and a goldmine for varieties of routes. With traverses over water and ascents on white limestone rocks, welcome to one of France’s golden playgrounds for climbing.

Wealth of culture

Although a modest town of approximately 35,000 people, La Ciotat has influenced and hosted important cultural developments throughout the years. In the early 1900s the town became the birthplace of pétanque, a boules sport played on a bowling green. The town was also the setting for one of the first ever movies, filmed by the Lumiere brothers.

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Located in the extreme southeastern Provence-Alpes-Cote-d’Azur is the commune of La Ciotat, approximately 25 kilometers east of Marseille, the capital of the region and second-largest city in France. Its southern shores hold breathtaking views that eventually reach Les Calanques National Park, a scenic rugged park and one of the biggest climbing areas in the whole of France.

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What’s the weather like?

The region receives a warm and pleasant climate throughout the year, with cooler temperatures following higher altitudes.

Language

French.

Currency

Euro.

Country code

+33.

Best time to visit

Visit any time of the year for pleasant rock climbing conditions.

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