Initiation and advanced course of rock climbing in the Verdon area

Come  to discover  the vertical world!

Our department of the Alps of Haute Provence abounds in cliffs equipped with climbing route. Thus we  propose  you to discover or perfect your skill in this sport, in full safety in these places where the reputation is well known.

With rock climbing, you will spend time  in the open air, in imposing sites.

 Rock climbing develops various qualities :

• Physical aspect: strength, flexibility and coordination ;
• Mental aspect: self-confidence, self-control, going beyond its limits;
• Relational aspect: communication enters the team-members, confidence in the belayer.

Passioned  about rock climbing and professional since many years, we will make you share our favorite pastime!

Description of the sportive rock climbing activity - Initiation and advanced course of rock climbing

The site of practice (most of the time near the village of Saint Auban or Annot) will be selected according to the season, the weather, the age and the level of the participants.

You will  find your qualified instructor on the car park  that we  will have indicated to you .

After  you have received your personal equipment (helmet, harness and rock shoe),  you will follow your instructor on a walk of  approach of approximately 15 minutes, along a pretty footpath.

Then, the climbing session  will take place  on a crag perfectly adapted and made safe where we can find  many routes of different level.

Your monitor will anchor  the rope on cliff  then will explain you how to put on the harness and how to adjust the helmet.

• For the beginners, we will teach you how  to rope up, belay and evolve on cliff.
• For the climbers who know the activity, we will propose you to discover more advanced techniques (climbs on lead…) or to improve your placement.

Come dressed in a sports outfit  and take water (at least 1 liter per person),  and something  to snack.