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Le Rocher de l'Ombre

For experts / practiced5c, 5c+ Intermédiaire6a - Intermédiaire6b - Intermédiaire6c, 6c+ Avancé7a - Avancé7b - Haut niveau7c, 7c+ Haut niveau

Rocher de l'Ombre is a major climbing spot: a wide limestone bar offering varied, technical climbing on vertical and sloping walls.

Situated on the edge of the main road after Briançon, this is a remarkable and well-equipped climbing site: it comprises 4 sectors (including a school sector) with grades ranging from 5c to 8a, and some attractive switchbacks. Facing north-east, the site quickly moves into the shade.

WARNING: the center of this cliff (between sectors 2 and 3) is absolutely forbidden to climb due to rockfalls.

Grading: 5c to 8a

Total number of routes: 35

Height: 15 to 40 meters

Exposure: north-east

Recommended period: May to October

Altitude: 1350 m

Approach walk: 5 minutes