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 ...

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 ...

Watch Adam Ondra attempt to repeat DNA, Seb Bouin's 9c masterpiece at La Ramirole in the Verdon Gorge, France. 06/12/2024 - Alpinism Video: Sea to Summit, a 65-day big wall climbing expedition to ...

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." ...

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 ...

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.