Where to climb in Ariège?
The cliffs:
Sinsat or Quié de Sinsat: Thehistoric site of Haute Ariège, the first 8a in the Pyrenees.
From 4c in 10 meters to 8a on trad gear and 300m of walls.
Dent d'Orlu: The legendary slabs at 2222m, Zinkeria, Ithaca, or the 1000m "Children of the Slab" route (6a)!
Ax-les-Thermes : Swimming pool sector (no approach). Entresserres (secret) or Bonascre (summer).
Aston (Coudene): Cool on the road to the Laparan dam. High level, vertical slab with fingers and technical.
Appy: Facing the Pyrenees in winter, climbing in the sun, magnificent view. Equipped by Mr. Thierry Pouxviel.
Urs or Quié d'Urs: Aroute to be made. The ring sealer, 5 anthology lengths. A unique site.
Merens: the spélungue and the "ball of the vultures" the Pouxviel Costeseque climbing team!
Auzat: The home of Didier Raboutou and Didier Robert. A superb crag for learning granite. Montcalm sector: Hein Dulfer 6b and its left-hand variation (7a).
Le Far: Equipped by the Gérard's (Jalbert and Pouliquen), Didier Robert and David Marfaing (Le Boss d'Ariège Evasion). Equipped "school" for pleasure on "mountain" paths where beautiful technical steps in grip await you.
The Sedour: In 1973, the Fantillou was opened, and it is still in operation except from February to September due to nesting season!
Cimetière des Boucs: 45min approach which is worth the detour: the Pla du jour 6b and "le vieux Sam" with its cunning start in 7a.
The balcony of lords: a beautiful sector opened by the pastou09, "Alex vrille" a beautifully chopped 6a, "ca smokes in bubble" a 7a step which blocks at the exit. "Crash test" 7c well cont. !
Calamès: Acurrent spot where you can find everything: high-level sport routes or adventure terrain.
La Roche Ronde: Clearly visible yet rarely visited! Worth climbing. "Young and..." Serious aid route!
Steph's Rock: How could Ariège Evasion not tell you about our instructor Stéphane Estebe's spot! Swany, jungle surf and the very technical 6a routes in the first sector.
Sibada: To warm up the fingers: Macalou, the rings of Saturn, apnea 7C…and the unmissable “sleeping beauty” 7a.
Alliat: Something for everyone, and beautiful stuff! A new sector with a 2-minute approach, from 5c to 8a, including "La légende à Momo" 7a.
Genat: For extraterrestrials, a fabulous but tough site! The heating routes are not to be taken lightly.
Baychon: A small hamlet with beautiful, very well-equipped routes. A "favorite" site.
Sabart: Themeeting place for mutants. Entry ticket at 6c, majority at 8a. 9a is mentioned…
Carol: A beautiful forgotten sector, route of a spoiled child 6c, "spitmania" 8a it was in 1991.
Roquefixade: Climb to the foot of the castle, 3-minute approach walk. "Requiem for Péchiney", "Nuts".
Gorges de la Frau: Thezodec eye, many orchids present in the gorges, the famous lady's slipper orchid has been sighted!
Mountain roads:
Bassies: A long walk to catch this beautiful rock.
The Rulhe: Ridges and more modern routes. Friends recommended. A warm welcome from Calou at the Rulhe refuge. "A tall, lanky fellow who exudes kindness," as Lionel Daudet himself would say!
In Beys: Routes in the ONCFS reserve: Mal des Rimayes, Juju's terrine, the great dwarf…
The Quioules: Openings in progress, hush! !
Campcardos: Ridge and spur, don't forget a few varied pitons in addition to the set of friends.
Baillettes : D inf to TD supp equipment to be completed.
Ribuls: partially equipped for days of big heat.
Bessaillettes: PGHM at the opening of the Cabals distress call. 6a mandatory.
Castile: "The Vultures' Ball" - beware, the authors go by the rather charming names of Costeseque and Pouxviel! Author ratings!
Block sector:
Block sector:Laramade: Fromthe cool boulder, the field of David Marfaing's grandmother (our Boss).
Orlu: Fromthe boulder by the water at the foot of the Dent.
Arabaux: South-facing boulders not far from Foix.
Who to climb in Ariège?
The Ariège is full of Facebook groups, Whats App ... where local climbing or passing enthusiasts await you. The playing field is so vast that many that they are not going home after discovering this territory, it is always with pleasure that you will find a climber available for two new adventures.
If you want to discover or push your limits, you've come to the right place. Ariège Evasion offers tailor-made outings with top-notch climbing instructors who will be happy to adapt an outing to your desires and level.
Where does a climber sleep in Ariège?
Welcome to the climbing campsite!
Are you passionate about climbing and look for the ideal place to live your adventure? The Ariège Evasion campsite is specially designed to meet all your needs. Located near the most beautiful climbing sites, we offer suitable infrastructure, quality services and a friendly atmosphere so that your stay is unforgettable. From May to October crossing the Ariège Evasion campsite without crossing a climber is almost impossible, especially since his manager David Marfaing is among Ariège aficionados of the discipline and that he has participated in the equipment of his blocks and cliffs since his childhood.
It is therefore with pleasure that we will welcome you and advise you the best climbing spots of the Ariège Pyrenees by providing you with topos, routes, the history of the tracks and our weather knowledge of the valley. No more if you kindly ask him for the few spots or secret routes from David (Hush!).
