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Rêve de Fer: Verdon Gorge
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Beauty
First ascent
Philippe Maclé, 1982
By
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Orientation
SE
Length
100m
Height
1000m
Difficulty
6b+
Period
Spring and autumn. The Gorges du Verdon are situated on a plateau at almost 1000m: summer can oftern be too hot, while from October onwards it may be too cold to climb.

Route



Hailed as one of the best multi-pitches in the Verdon, Rêve de Fer is quite simply a must. The rock quality and ambience render this 4 pitch climb a truly unforgettable outing.
Getting there
From the north: take the A6 motoway to Avignon and take the N100 for Apt, then Manosque and Riez. From here take the D56 to Moustiers, and continue along the D952 to La Palud.

From the south: from Nice take the N85 to Castellane, and continue along the D952 for La Palud. Shortly before entering the village turn left along the D23, the panoramic Route des Cretes, which leads to the Belvedere de la Carelle lookout and the routes. Access
Park the car at the Belvedere de la Carelle and follow the path right up through the shrub. The sector is marked with a plaque and cairn. To get to the route scramble down on to the ledge. Itinerary
P1: 6a+
P2: 6b
P3: 6b
P4: 6b+ Gear
Two 60/70m ropes. Bring 2 prussik loops for the abseils and 12 quickdraws. Notes
The Verdon requires perfect abseiling technique. Never forget to tie a knot in the end of the ropes, and tie into prussik loops, prior to abseiling. Maps/Bibliography
"Escalade au Verdon" by P. Légier, F. Ristori and A. Jam




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01/11/2015 Marco furlani
Bei ricordi del 1984 grande arrampicata
Beauty
First ascent
Philippe Maclé, 1982
By
Planetmountain
Orientation
SE
Length
100m
Height
1000m
Difficulty
6b+
Period
Spring and autumn. The Gorges du Verdon are situated on a plateau at almost 1000m: summer can oftern be too hot, while from October onwards it may be too cold to climb.

Route



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