The Jonte is not a particularly well-known area, climbers visiting the Gorge du Tarn just up the road are often entirely unaware of its existence, which is surprising, when you consider it has a much longer climbing history. The Jonte is home to an astounding number of superb routes, following a mixture of strong natural lines and stark faces, reaching about 150m in height. While not exactly big-wall climbs, they provide a great deal of atmosphere and exposure.
Routes
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258 sport routes (4+...8c) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Les Patates Within walking distance of Le Rozier, this sector has some low-grade single-pitches, and is right... |
14 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 136 |
| Le Révérend This sector has some very impressive big routes. |
53 | Sport |
Sun and shade |
Uphill 17 mins |
Windy | 139 |
| Pégase No description as yet. |
4 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 143 |
| Carole Caline No description as yet. |
7 | Sport |
Sun and shade |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 144 |
| L'Arête No description as yet. |
4 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 146 |
| La Cathédrale No description as yet. |
14 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 147 |
| Le Vase de Sèvre No description as yet. |
17 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 149 |
| Fond du Cirque No description as yet. |
22 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 150 |
| Vase de Chine No description as yet. |
19 | Sport |
Sun and shade |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 152 |
| Body Building Perched next to the road is a large free-standing boulder with a number of short, steep, powerful... |
6 | Sport |
Sun and shade |
Up and down 0 mins |
Windy | 154 |
| La Roche Décollée An irresistible feature that is surprisingly amenable, though be prepared for some airy positions.... |
10 | Sport |
Sun and shade |
Uphill 17 mins |
Windy | 156 |
| La Diagonale du Gogol A set of easier routes than benefit from the shadow of the Roche Décolée later in the day. |
19 | Sport |
Sun and shade |
Uphill 18 mins |
Windy | 158 |
| Le Bitard No description as yet. |
16 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 159 |
| Air de Temps Some stunning big routes taking striking, exposed lines. |
14 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 160 |
| La Fusée La Fusée itself is an awesome feature that just begs to be climbed, either side of it are more... |
15 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 162 |
| Joyeux Merdier The final sectors have a good selection of fine single- and multi-pitch routes to go at. The... |
15 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 165 |
| La Licorne No description as yet. |
16 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 166 |
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