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Moun t a i n Wa l k s
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S i n s a t A r e a
Au z a t A r e a
N i a u x A r e a
Ca l amè s A r e a
Th e P l a n t a u r e l
Approach
Sun
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pitch
When
wet
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hot
When
cold
Summary
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S
10 - 20 min
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A small set of routes in a sunny rural setting. The climbing
is unremarkable, but it is a pleasant spot. Decent bouldering.
42
F
20 min
E
Steep, hard face-climbing and brutal crack-lines in a
sheltered setting. A good winter venue if it has been dry.
46
G
2 - 10 min
E
Another good winter venue with some pleasant cracks and
grooves, as well as a set of desperate face climbs.
52
S
5 min
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K
A big, lumpy, castellated cliff with a decent set of routes on
the lower walls. Not a major venue, but worth a visit.
60
G
2 - 8 min
E
Two buttresses - a small lump of rock and an old railway
cutting. Easily-accessible routes across the grades.
66
S
35 min
E
K
A rather grassy crag, but it is in a fine position and has a lot of
good climbing.
72
F
20 - 25 min
E
A decent set of harder routes and a poor set of easy ones.
Tree shade which can be useful in the summer.
76
D
15 - 40 min
E
K
One of the major venues in the Ariège. A superb concentra-
tion of routes across the grades. South-facing.
82
H
0 - 40 min
R
K
The Dévers is one of the best hard cliffs in the area, the
Cimetière is remote but excellent. Shade early in the day.
106
S
10 min
Y
A huge shady cave with routes to match. Hard and upside
down is the name of the game here. Offers climbing in the rain.
118
F
3 - 20 min
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Another major venue with loads of great routes scattered
across several walls. Afternoon shade is a bonus.
126
S
4 - 5 min
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A big, steep crag with a lot of hard routes and a few easier
ones. Dry in the rain but some seepage.
142
F
25 min
R
A couple of walls in a quiet setting, with a good selection of
harder climbs up strong lines.
152
S
45 min
Y
A small buttress on a wooded hillside. Worth a visit in hot
weather as the trees keep it cool.
156
S
8 min
R
A fine west-facing cliff with easy access and a good spread
of grades. Single-pitch face climbing is the norm.
160
S
10 - 20 min
E
K
A scattered set of buttresses in a sunny setting. Not very
popular, despite some good routes.
166
F
15 min
E
A small set of climbs in a stunning setting. Offers a very
pleasant day on mid-grade routes.
178
F
8 - 20 min
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K
A lovely granite crag, one of the major attractions here for
the lower/middle grade climber. A week's climbing maybe.
182
D
3 hours
E K
Proper mountain routes with a long mountaineers'
approach. High summer only.
208
F
10 min
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A clutch of steep hard climbs which may stay dry in the
rain. Some easier route may be added soon.
212
S
15 - 80 min
E
K
This is a major venue. South-facing hence a sun-trap in
winter and too hot in summer. Some restrictions.
214
S
20 min
E
K
A fine set of one- and two-pitch routes in a lovely setting.
The approach is a little arduous, but well worth it.
242
S
20 min
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A gneiss crag with a gneiss set of routes. Generally in the
mid and lower grades and with magnificent views.
246
D
2 - 30 min
U
K
Three smallish venues around Ax-les-Thermes combine to
make a useful resources. Generally slow to dry.
258
D
30 - 70 min
E K
An Ariège jewel, a major peak with a lot of long and excel-
lent climbs. Popular in the high season. Be aware of storms.
272
3
- Definitely worth a look
3
- Could be lucky
7
- Probably not worth the effort
7
- Forget it!