Ax-les-Thermes is a pleasant town tucked in the folds of the mountains where the road starts to head resolutely up towards Andorra. Ax has a few shops, some great spas, skiing in the season and a couple of crags that are worth a visit if you are passing through. Work on a by-pass has been on-going for several years - but appears to have stalled. If it is ever opened it should free up the town centre from the heavy summer traffic. There are three areas of interest: the Rocher de la Galline (often referred to as Sector Piscine) is in the town and only minutes from the road. On the same side of the valley is the slightly more remote (15 minutes walk-in) Sector Entreserres. On the opposite side of the valley and close to the ski area, is Sector Bonascre, which receives morning sunshine and is reached by a short downhill walk.
Routes
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64 sport routes (3+...7c) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Sector Entreserres - Upper Tier No description as yet. |
13 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 30 mins |
Windy | 260 |
| Sector Entreserres No description as yet. |
11 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 15 mins |
260 | |
| Rocher de la Galine (La Piscine) A couple of pleasant slabby buttresses, close to the road and the swimming pool - hence the area's... |
21 | Sport |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 2 mins |
262 | |
| Sector Bonascre A compact granite crag with a fine set of routes and easy access. The routes tend to be steep and... |
19 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Downhill 5 mins |
266 | |
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