Altitude: 1900m (base of routes)
Height: 100 m
Number of routes: 4
Route rating/difficulty: 5c: 2, 6a: 5, 6b: 4, 7a: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Aspect: west facing
Approach: 1 hour
To consider: Bring 50 m double ropes, 12 quickdraws, and a helmet. All routes are sport bolted with 10 mm bolts. Use good approach shoes. Wait 1 or 2 days to climb here after it rains.
Topo: information from the Aravis guidebook (28 climbing areas, 600 routes, 1400 pitches), which you can purchase through the Compagnie des Guides des Aravis (Aravis guide service) - www.compagnie-guides-aravis.com
- Sport
Rock climbing: multi-ptich route on the Roc des Tours
The Roc des Tours cliff is above both the La Culaz climbing area as well as Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon. Climbing is on average to high-quality rock.
About
Prices
Free
Reception
Period of practice
From spring to autumn, depending on snow and weather conditions. Inquire about conditions before heading out. You are responsible for your own safety.
Equipments
- Parking
Contacts
Access
Ask for information at the Tourism Office or refer to the guidebook to locate the different climbing areas.
From Le Grand-Bornand Village, follow the road that leads to Col de la Colombière pass, and 1 km before reaching Chinaillon, turn left (a direction sign will read "école d'escalade," which means "climbing area"). Follow the road and the arrows for approximately 3 km. The pavement ends for the last 300 meters prior to reaching the parking lot, which is located just after a small grove of trees.
