Calamès is one of the most important crags in the whole area, with a superb array of single and multi-pitch routes across the grades. The crag can get busy on sunny weekends in the high season - March to May and September to October. At these times a helmet is sensible.
Routes
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3 trad routes (6a...8c) 185 sport routes (4...8b+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Le Col The most distant sector from the parking is perched above the pass of the Col d'Ijou and the path... |
22 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 40 mins |
Windy | 84 |
| Presse Purée Presse Purée is probably the best sector on the crag for those climbing in the 5+ to 6c range and... |
24 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 40 mins |
Windy | 86 |
| Grande Dalle A well-frequented sector of fine slab-climbing with a handful of longer routes tackling the walls... |
20 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 35 mins |
Windy | 89 |
| Le Papy A justifiably-popular sector with climbs ranging from fine technical slabs to highly featured and... |
20 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 30 mins |
Windy | 90 |
| Sector Initiation A fine sector of lower-grade climbs, perfect for beginners and first leads. The two routes to the... |
7 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 30 mins |
Windy | 92 |
| Pilier des Cathares A celebrated sector of multi-pitch routes reaching to the summit of Calamès. It has some worthwhile... |
15 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 30 mins |
Windy | 94 |
| La Vire aux Chèvres A quiet sheltered sector with a variety of worthwhile routes whose characters range from steep and... |
20 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 25 mins |
Windy | 99 |
| Les Murettes A good selection of physical routes on the exposed wall that extends uphill from Les Grottes. The... |
22 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 18 mins |
Seepage | 100 |
| Les Grottes The section of cliff nearest the road has a fine set of climbs and a good set of generally hard... |
31 | Sport |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 15 mins |
Seepage | 102 |
| Abracadaplat The first bit of rock reached on the approach isn't a great advert for the crag, the routes are... |
9 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 15 mins |
105 | |
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