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The crag Seynes in France
Nina Caprez
Beauty
Sectors
Difficulty
3a - 9a
Height
70m
Routes number
340
Rock type
Limestone
Orientation
South


With over 340 rock climbs, Seynes is one of the main sport climbing areas in the south of France, located just north of the city Nîmes.

This cliff is comprised of extremely compact limestone with very peculiar crimps and tufas. The walls are all well-bolted and a 70 m rope is sufficient. Almost all climbs are natural, but even here there are signs of the period when some believed chipping to be the future… having said that, the crag certainly deserves a visit.

The main sector is made up of compact yellowish-grey walls crossed with tufas of all shapes and sizes, some of which even create enormous natural chimneys. The first part is reserved for good climbers with famous routes such as Dinosaure 8a+, while the magnificent Le tube neural is a chimney which shouldn't be missed at a more amenable 6c+.

Exposed south, the best time of year is winter but the crag is well ventilated during spring and autumn as it receives northerly winds that create ideal friction!

Access

The crag is located between Alès to the west and Bagnols-sur-Cèze to the east. From Bagnols, take the second fork towards Seynes, but do not enter the village. The crag is located on the road parallel to the main roard. Park along this smaller road.

Period

Spring, winter, autumn

Notes

There have been access problems in the past but these have been resolved thanks to the great work of the Fédération Française de Montagne et d’Escalade. From sectors José to Top secret use the path that leads to the sector Nouveau Monde. Please respect this as the cliff is privately owned and may be closed again. N.B. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.

Bibliography

Les falaises du Gard, Laurent Pierret, Thomas Sandri




Sectors

Seynes
Routes
Name Height Beauty Difficulty
1 Jeudi 4c
2 Le corps sont des fées 5a
3 Les risques inadaptés 5c
4 Concerto n3 en sol majeur 6a
5 Bingo Crepuscule 6a+
6 Jardin passion 6b
7 Ça chauffe 6b+
8 Farandole 6c
9 Tubo neurale 6c+
10 Au nom du pere 7a
11 La patience minerale 7a+
12 Engagez vous qu'ils disaient 7b
13 La moule geante 7b+
14 Peggy la cochonne 7c
15 Metaphysique le tube 7c+
16 Les missionnaire du saint éthique 8a
17 Dinosaur 8a+
18 Le pays sans frontière 8b
19 La linéa 8b+





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Beauty
Sectors
Difficulty
3a - 9a
Height
70m
Routes number
340
Rock type
Limestone
Orientation
South


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