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5-day “Best of Provence” Rock Climbing Course
Let Simon, an expert mountain guide, show you one of France’s most beautiful places, the Provence. Join him on this course, and learn all the basics about rock climbing!
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Learn all the basics about rock climbing in a stunning setting
Explore the Provence region in France on this 5-day rock climbing course
Let an expert teach you techniques to train by yourself at home
Description
If you want to embark on a rock climbing adventure but have no experience, or wish to improve your skills, choosing the right course is essential! Join me on this 5-day rock climbing trip in the Provence area in France. And let me teach you all the basics about this wonderful activity or help you improve on your techniques.
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is a region in the southeastern part of France. Located in between the Mediterranean sea and the border with Italy, it offers dazzling sceneries hard to compare. Also, its amazing weather makes it the ideal place for a trip like this one.
This area is well known amongst rock climbers, not only because of its great weather that allows ascents most of the year, but because of its top notch rock! Here we’ll encounter multi-pitch routes, as well as single ones. There are different options for all types of levels and climbers.
Over a period of 5 days we’ll go over all the basics about rock climbing. We will cover things such as climbing movement, strategies, and how to gain confidence when lead climbing. Also, we will cover everything about falls and belay falls. We’ll go over most things about top-rope climbing. Moreover, I’ll focus on different things that can affect your performance, like mental aspects. And of course, we’ll practice and review different outdoor safety rules. Finally, I will make sure to share with you many tips so you can train at home by yourself, such as stretching and fitness exercises.
So whether you want to practice what you already know, perfect your skills, or start from scratch, this course is perfect! Send me a message. It will be my pleasure to guide you across this wonderful place!
Looking for a shorter trip? I also guide this Kalymnos-Telendos, 2 Day Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing.
Details
Accommodation There are many options for accommodation in the village of La Palud, for every type of budget and requests. |
More info For your information the closest airports are Nice & Marseille. If you want to arrive by train, the closest train stations (TGV): Aix-en-Provence. By car: A51 – Exit Manosque or Vinon sur Verdon * If you come by airplane or train, it is strongly recommended to rent a car and drive to La Palud (1h45). Another possibility is to take a bus Marseille-Castellane (LER 27) and get a taxi from Castellane to La Palud. |
Meeting point La-Palud-sur-Verdon |
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About the guide
After nearly 10 years of mountaineering in Chamonix, I decided to dedicate myself to rock climbing.
In 2005, after one year intensive training, he got the french national sport’s instructor certificate for rock climbing (BEES escalade).
I have been exploring the crags of France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and China. I finally decided to set up his climbing school in the island of Kalymnos (Greece). The beautiful landscapes, the endless sunshine and the vast climbing potential of the island convinced me to settle here from my first visit.
Since then, climbers from all over the world came to share his passion and to take avantage of his experience to improve their rock climbing skills. I have opened many new routes both in Kalymnos and Telendos from 4 to 9a. I climb 8a on-sight and red-point up to 8c. I did most of the routes of the island and always has new projects to red point!
What people are saying about Simon Montmory
Natalie Herrett
5.00
November 2020
Hannah Ruile
5.00
October 2020
We\'ve had a great time climbing with Tania. Yoga in the evenings helped to calm our minds and focus on meditative strategies on the crag. All in all wonderful!
Anonymous
5.00
August 2019
It was all perfect! We have great climbing days in Kalymnos!
Nick Bryant
5.00
August 2019
Hi, simon was outstanding and the route was perfect- heady, mix of climbing style, exposee in certain parts but not too hard. Can you please send me the name of the route, and it would be great if simon could WhatsApp those pics to +16465916848 also thanks !
Joshua Bradbury
5.00
September 2018
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Kirsten
5.00
September 2018
We climbed with Joe and he was amazing! Very knowledgeable about climbing, kept us calm and was very encouraging for our first climb. We are thankful for the skills we learnt and next time we are in Kalymnos we will be seeking Joe\'s assistance again. Thank you very much!
Prices per person
Group of 1 | EUR 675 each |
Group of 2 | EUR 675 each |
Group of 3 | EUR 675 each |
Group of 4 | EUR 675 each |
Group of 5 | EUR 675 each |
Group of 6 | EUR 675 each |
Group of 7 | EUR 675 each |
Group of 8 | EUR 675 each |
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We had Mattias for our first day who was amazing, such a cool guy, made the day fun and enjoyable and we learned a lot from him. On our second day we had Tania who was an excellent teacher, very patient and definitely recommend both of them.