Widely considered to be 'the best crag in the world', Céüse certainly has the strongest claim to being the best sport crag in France - and there's some pretty stiff competition! Although famed for long, steep, hard routes there is something brilliant here for everyone: from steep and juggy, to vertical and technical, plus a number of multi-pitch outings. The location is majestic - what could be more perfect?Well....
Routes
225 sport routes (5c...?) 2 sport routes (6a...7a+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents | |||
Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
La Cascade Perhaps the most famous sector at Céüse. The routes here are steep and sustained, but with good hold |
34 | Sport |
Sun from mid-morning |
Up and down 0 mins |
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Thorgal In contrast to its steep neighbour down to the left, Thorgal has plenty of technical, slabby routes... |
24 | Sport |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 65 mins |
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Face de Rat A very impressive sector that is mostly undeveloped. The most noteworthy route is the one that... |
9 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 65 mins |
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Berlin Some would say that this is the best sector at Céüse, which would arguably make it the best sector i |
34 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Up and down 0 mins |
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Biographie A well-known sector, but out of reach for all but a few. There is a lot of work to be done here... |
18 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Up and down 0 mins |
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Demi Lune A popular sector with a wide variety of grades on offer, although the harder routes are of better... |
47 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 65 mins |
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Un Pont sur l'Infini A good collection of wall climbs, the slightly longer walk-in means this area tends to be quieter... |
42 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Up and down 0 mins |
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Les Maîtres du Monde This area gives the last of the single-pitch routes before things get a lot bigger. It is possible... |
19 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 75 mins |
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