Climbing Les Dentelles de Montmirail


Smack-dab in the middle of the best wine region of Provence, this climber's paradise gets the thumbs up!

We spent 5 days climbing these fine limestone cliffs and still only just scratched the surface. Divided into several separate ridges, the routes range from short tough climbs to moderate multi-pitch routes. The different sectors are all within close proximity of each other, making it possible to nip back into town for a quick glass of red, before going back out onto the cliffs! Gigondas offers nice quiet cafes. Vacqueyras and the surrounding countryside offer many different possibilities for lodging, while Beaumes-desVenise is a bustling little town with more shops. The vineyards are everywhere, making wine tasting part of the experience.

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Posted: Tue - September 25, 2007 at 05:23 PM        

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