Thaurac is an extensive area with many different crags and buttresses - this guidebook covers less than half of what it has to offer. The area has a good range of single- and multi-pitch routes with short approaches. There are plenty of short, low-grade routes for novices, and if you're looking for adventure, a day on La Grande Face should leave you satisfied.
Routes
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159 sport routes (4...8b+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| La Grande Face - Left An intimidating wall, which you're either up for, or you're not. The level of bolting varies from... |
5 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 203 |
| La Grande Face - Centre An intimidating wall, which you're either up for, or you're not. The level of bolting varies from... |
13 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 18 mins |
Windy | 204 |
| La Grande Face - Right An intimidating wall, which you're either up for, or you're not. The level of bolting varies from... |
8 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 16 mins |
Windy | 206 |
| L'Ombre d'un Doute A very worthwhile sector that has some excellent routes, and a good spread of grades. |
20 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 12 mins |
Windy | 207 |
| Petit Prince Some steep, hard routes, though not great quality-wise, this sector is more popular for its cave,... |
13 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 209 |
| Romane A popular spot for families due to the supply of low-grade routes, plus some good stuff in the... |
17 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 4 mins |
Windy | 210 |
| Sycophantes Probably the best of the sectors left of the Grotte - plenty of highly enjoyable wall climbs that... |
18 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 4 mins |
Windy | 211 |
| Falaise de la Grotte The big cliff right of The Grotte is ever-popular, with a good mix of fine single pitch routes on... |
30 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 5 mins |
Windy | 212 |
| Mélusine No description as yet. |
15 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 214 |
| L'arrache-coeur Two popular little sectors, each with a good range of low- to mid-grade routes and excellent rock.... |
21 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 215 |
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