Altitude: 1700 m
Height: 3m to 10 m boulders
Number of routes: 117
Route rating/difficulty: 3a: 1, 3b: 4, 3c: 2, 3b: 3, 4b: 11, 4c: 14, 5a: 3, 5b: 15, 5c: 16, 6a: 19, 6b: 5, 6c: 7, 7a: 2, 7b: 1, 7c: 1
Type of rock: limestone
Approach: 10 to 15 minutes
To consider: dangerous/exposed falls for some boulder problems.
Equipment: a pair of climbing shoes, a chalk bag, one or more crash pads, friends to spot you, a 20 m rope, a 60 cm sling, 2 locking carabiners, and a harness.
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: bouldering at La Colombière boulders
Boulders to climb in every direction. 117 known and rated boulder problems.
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.
Head to Col de la Colombière pass and park there. Take the trail that heads towards "Grottes de Montarquis" until you reach a huge boulder, 300 meters past the farmhouse (boulder problem number 85 is visible). Boulder problem number 1 is 30 meters above, on your left (10 min).
