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DescriptionThis is a lesser travelled area because it is overshadowed a bit by Ceuse. The limestone cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop to the quaint little village of Orpierre. There is a wealth of sport routes of many grades and even some long mixed routes on the Quiquillon. Getting ThereHaute-Alps Region, 80 miles south of Grenoble and 102 miles north of Marseille The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Orpierre:
The Voyage 5.10a Sport, 4 pitches, 400 feet, Grade II Quiquillon
Costaud Lulu 5.10b/c Sport, 1 pitch, 85 feet Secteur Chateau
Caroline 5.12a Sport, 105 feet Secteur Paroi Jaune
Heureusement il y a la biere 5.13a Sport, 80 feet Secteur Chateau
I will be back (extension) 5.13b Sport, 130 feet Secteur Paroi Jaune
Featured Route For Orpierre
The Voyage 5.10a International : France : ... : Quiquillon
If you are climbing in France, DO NOT MISS THIS GEM! This route is spectacular! I happened upon it while looking for a different climb and without knowing anything but the name (painted on the rock at the start), couldn't resist such a beautiful line. Their is a difficult traverse over a bulge on the second pitch that was the crux for me. Those that don't like cracks will find the finishing crack to be the crux. Description from the local guidebook which I found in the gearshop after climbing:...[more] Browse More Classics in International
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