Verdon: The show must go on
The short film 'Verdon: The show must go on' which explores the origins of rock climbing in the Gorges du Verdon in France. Featuring Catherine Destivelle, Lionel Catsoyannis, Bernard Vaucher, Bernard Gorgeon and many more.
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The Gorges du Verdon
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Since the 1970’s, the Verdon Gorge has been an undisputed reference point for rock climbing, and it is here that the best of each generation have come to make their mark And while things have changed considerably since those early pioneering days, the smooth slabs - and the futuristic overhangs - continue to provide intense and mythical journeys. As Catherine Destivelle, Lionel Catsoyannis, Bernard Vaucher, Bernard Gorgeon and many others explain well in this short film entitled Verdon: The show must go on.
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