Climbing spot "Les Gillardes"

Description

Due to the size of the face, these cliffs are suitable for experienced climbers used to big routes. The rock is much better than it looks from afar.

Mountain : Dévoluy
IGN card: 3337 OT
Altitude: 1250 m
Orientation: northwest
Approach time: 15 to 30 minutes
Favorable period: summer autumn

Rock: limestone
Number of lanes: 12
Minimum track height: 300 m
Maximum track height: 550 m
Practice level: ratings from 6a to 7b
Climbing style: dihedrals and cracks
Equipment: medium to excellent (bolts and studs in the new tracks)
Warning: thunderstorms that can be very violent (random descent).

Opening date

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.

Subject to favorable weather.

Equipments

  •  Picnic area
  •  Parking nearby

Situation

By car: Coming from Corps on the D537 towards Saint Disdier, park on the right just before the Souloise bridge.
On foot: 15 to 30 minutes- From the Gillardes car park (on the D537 coming from Corps towards St-Disdier, turn right just before the Souloise bridge), cross the bridge and then go down to the left after stepping over the parapet. A cable secures the descent for about 4km, then follow the trail, first flat then winding up to reach the large scree. The face is in front, at 50m.

  • Latitude: 44.753428
  • Longitude: 5.888888
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