Gorges Du Tarn Rock Climbing

The Gorges du Tarn is located outside the town of Millau in the Aveyron region. The Tarn is a popular vacation area for families in the summer and it's a spectacular place to climb mostly long single-pitch sport routes on streaked golden limestone. Some of the pitches are really long - a 70 or 80 meter rope is required in places. The rock quality is generally superb and the scenery is gorgeous. It was my experience that the sub-5.11 routes here generally didn't compare in quality to the harder pitches, so come strong if you want to experience the best the Tarn has. In the summer it can be hot, especially as all of the walls are on the same side of the river and most get sun throughout the day, but the river below offers refreshment. There is also really nice family-style camping to be had for about 6 euros per day. And, when you tire of the Tarn, the Gorges de la Jonte is right around the corner.