Ardeche Sport Climbing with Adrian Berry

A week with Adrian Berry, author of ‘Sport Climbing +' and the most recent guide to climbing in the Massif Central.

This course is designed to focus on technique, the mind and the skills that will enhance your climbing. Adrian Berry literally wrote the book on climbing in this area and is a renowned climbing coach.

0208 133 4533

Itinerary / Highlights

Sat 11th Sept:
Arrival and orientation & introduction to the course.

Sun 12th Sept (Pont d'Auzon):
Technique. Looking at what you've got and what you need to master to get to the next level. This crag is easily accessed and has a good variety of routes from 5a to 6c.

Mon 13th Sept (Vogüé):
Confidence building, better belaying and falling safely. A short drive from the hotel, Vogüé offers 3 small crags and shade from the afternoon sun.

Tues 14th Sept (Free day):
Day off. we highly recommend taking the chance to canoe the famous Ardeche gorge but there are plenty more options available.

Weds 15th Sept (Site TBC):
Onsighting. The purest of ascents, we look at how to prepare for and execute a confident onsight.

Thurs 16th Sept (Mazet Plage):
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing. This site is in the gorges of the Chassezac river has routes of up to 45m in height, perfect for learning the techniques associated with multi-pitch climbing. Today we will focus on skills and ropework.

Fri 17th Sept (Ardeche gorge):
The ‘Grande Voie'. The gorge walls of the Ardeche are up to 250m in height. Today we will put together the skills, tecniques and confidence gained over the week to take on one of France's finest ‘Grande Voies' & a magnificent multi-pitch route.

Sat 18th Sept:
Departure

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Accommodation (7 nights at our hotel) in twin or triple rooms. Single room supplement =€160/person.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

11-18th September 2010. Other dates are available on request.

0208 133 4533