Orpierre is a convenient and popular destination. With sectors ranging from single pitch to long routes, all well equipped and within walking distance of the campsite, it's no wonder that Orpierre is ever-popular, even if some of the routes are starting to feel more than a little polished. Its location allows climbing on the crags around Buis-les-Baronnies or Céüse to be reached, making it either a good place to base yourself to explore a number of areas, or a place to visit for a day if you fancy a change of scenery. The town has a climbing shop, a mini-market, and plenty of gîtes.
Routes
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203 sport routes (3...8c) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Chateau A varied and popular wall that gets the shade in the early afternoon. The left side of Château is... |
85 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
70 | |
| Cascade A popular sector at the right-hand side of Château with short, friendly routes mostly inhabiting... |
28 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
76 | |
| Belleric A good sunny wall with lots to go at in the 5s and 6s. It is a popular spot for practising... |
40 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 15 mins |
78 | |
| Quiquillon - West Face An array of good, long routes up some very impressive ground, combined with morning shade, make... |
6 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 25 mins |
Windy | 82 |
| Quiquillon - Southeast Face An impressive wall with a number of big routes that go all the way. Descent is possible either by... |
32 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 30 mins |
Windy | 83 |
| Mur Chamois This shorter clean wall lies on the lower right-hand side of the main Southeast Face and it gives... |
7 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 30 mins |
Windy | 86 |
| Le Puy This isolated sector gets the afternoom shade and is remarkably sheltered during rain which makes... |
7 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Dry in the Rain | 87 |
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