A selection of rock climbs in the fantastic Verdon Gorge, France, an area which witnessed the entire evolution of sport climbing. The striking Verdon Gorge in France's Haute-Provence is the epitome of ...

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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 ...

while pack rafting combines the adventure of a hike with the adrenaline of paddling along the bottom of the gorge. Verdon is also often described as the "birthplace of modern sport climbing." ...

Redpoint is a rock climbing term that describes a successful ... graded 9c (5.15d), in France’s spectacular Verdon Gorge. He claimed a redpoint ascent in 2022 after over 250 attempts.

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 ...