The striking Verdon Gorge in France's Haute-Provence is the epitome of multi-pitch rock climbing. The sheer blue-grey, orange and yellow walls host some of the finest routes in the world and the ...

Another masterpiece by Philippe Maclé, "Ange" is one of the routes in the gorge. The rock quality is outstanding and the climb takes an extremely exposed line up the Fenrir prow with the entire Verdon ...

Thought sport climbing was all about tiny holds on short routes? Think again. Here we've got five top European venues to recommend you: This is top of the list. Just go! Verdon Gorge is one of the ...

Thought sport climbing was all about tiny holds on short routes? Think again. Here we've got five top European venues to recommend you: This is top of the list. Just go! Verdon Gorge is one of the ...

The five-hour Sentier de l'Imbut route is one of the ... along the bottom of the gorge. Verdon is also often described as the "birthplace of modern sport climbing." For rock climbers, abseiling ...

There's no technical climbing, but you'll definitely get a workout — plus some envy-inducing landscape photos. The Gorges du Verdon aren't well known outside of France, especially among ...