Climbing way Les Côtes Blanches

Climbing routes in the magnificent Esseillon area, on the rocky cliffs overlooking the Charles Félix and Victor Emmanuel forts. Natural forest landscapes with mountain views.

Description

Elevation from: 1200m
Number of Channels: 10
Site height: 15 to 25 m
Difficulty / quote: 5b - 7a
Rock quality Limestone
Exposure: South West
Approach time: 5 min
Topo / Carto: OT 3534

Equipment

• Parking nearby
• Climbing route

Additional welcome

Free climbing route in summer. Users are responsible for their own equipment and safety. Close to exceptional heritage sites such as the Forts de l'Esseillon and the Espace des Gravures Rupestres at Fort Victor Emmanuel. In July/August, restaurant La Guinguette de l'Esseillon, close to the climbing route in the Esseillon hamlet.

Environments

• Mountain location

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.
Variable depending on climatic conditions and site conditions.

Subject to favorable weather.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

Location

Reach the Forts de l'Esseillon from Aussois or Avrieux, parking under Fort Victor Emmanuel or near Charles Félix in a bend. Reach the abandoned former military hamlet of l'Esseillon, where the climbing cliff overlooks the hamlet to the north.

Animals

Pets allowed : No