Climbing, via ferrata, canyoning

Discover the Alpes de Haute Provence through all forms of climbing! Thanks to exceptional sunshine, climbing can be enjoyed year-round on stunning sites such as the famous Verdon cliffs, renowned as some of the most beautiful in Europe. For a more playful approach, via ferrata offers thrilling experiences accessible to everyone. Finally, with nearly 70 canyons of varying profiles, the region is a true playground for canyoning enthusiasts of all levels.

Rock climbing on the Verdon cliffs

The Verdon cliffs are open to climbing enthusiasts all year round. Connoisseurs will describe these ascending routes, almost devoid of vegetation and adorned with sculpted limestone formations, as having "beautiful rock and beautiful climbing".
Several difficulty levels exist across the 1500 possible routes, ranging from 250 to 350 meters. Routes like "The 6th Element," "Poker with 5 Aces," and "The Song of the Suns" have not yet revealed all their secrets.

We cannot fail to mention some of the climbers who began to scale these walls in secret. Georges Livanos, Gaston Rébuffat… But it is probably Patrick Edlinger, with his films *La vie au bout des doigts* and *Opéra vertical*, shot in the Verdon Gorge, who propelled climbing into the spotlight.

"Patrick Edlinger has brought climbing into the history of France." Jean-Michel Asselin.

Rock climbing in a sea of ​​limestone at Annot

Sandstone is to Annot what limestone is to the Verdon Gorge. Near the village, boulders some 20 meters high stretch for about twelve kilometers. In total, nearly 150 routes, ranging from 4C to 8C, crisscross this sandstone island in a sea of ​​limestone.

Where to go climbing

Discover exceptional climbing locations. Explore the Verdon Gorge, with over 1500 routes; the limestone ocean of Annot sandstone with its 150 routes; and other climbing and via ferrata sites throughout the department. These activities always take place in the stunning setting of the Alpes de Haute Provence.

We professionnels

Many professionals offer instruction in climbing, via ferrata, or canyoning, ensuring you can practice these activities safely. You will be well supervised during these activities.