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Get the chance to climb Sainte Victoire, close to Aix-en-Provence, together with France Mountain Guides. Access amazing climbing routes and enjoy the views from this mountain, which he appreciates very much.
1 Day
All year
Intermediate
Beginner
Sainte Victoire, located close to Aix en Provence, is one of my favourite mountains to go rock climbing. I enjoy very much bringing my friends and clients there for a day. It is just next to my hometown so I know the place very well!
I like this climbing spot because it provides a great mix between the lovely atmosphere of La Provence and the alpine environment. The quality of the limestone is amazing and the colors make the place unique. The landscapes surrounding the mountain have inspired the famous painter Paul Cézanne.
During the winter, when reaching the top of Sainte Victoire (1000m), you might see on one side, the snow-capped mountains of the Alps and on the other side, the Mediterranean sea.
I guide there climbers of all levels: beginners as well as experienced mountaineers. Routes’ difficulty level goes up to 6b. The way up can be adapted based on climbers’ level.
Les Moussaillons might be ideal for those who already have some climbing experience and wish to try their hand at a multi-pitch route. It is 400 meters long and has a 4c-5a grading.
Le Grand Parcours is a great multi-pitch route for more skillful climbers. It is also 400 meters long with a grading of 5c.
With the very beginners, I’ll plan an itinerary that mixes rock climbing and hiking, using the rope up to the summit.
I recommend that you avoid the Summer months because of the heat. The best period to climb in Sainte Victoire is from mid September and mid June.
Feel free to send me a request and let’s start planning a great day together! I’ll pick you up in Aix en Provence and we will drive together to the bottom of the mountain.
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I can provide you with an harness and a helmet. You'll need to come with your own climbing shoes.
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Discover the thrill of the untouched wilderness with our team of certified mountain guides, specializing in freeride skiing, off-piste adventures, ski touring, and hut-to-hut hiking tours. Based in France, we bring decades of experience navigating iconic alpine regions like Mont Blanc, La Grave, and beyond.
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
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Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
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