Climbing holidays Calanques | Rock & Sea

Climbing directly above the sea, in autumn in the warmth of the south, experiencing the "savoire vivre" enjoy - Climbing trip Calanques!

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Landscape of the Calanques

Calanques

Highlights

The Calanques offer incredibly beautiful rock formations. Limestone walls rise directly out of the sea and have many handholds, holes and passages. You can wind your way through the rock and enjoy the view of the sea while feeling the warmth of the south of France in autumn. At all levels of difficulty, we can climb directly from the sea to the rock and then enjoy the warm sea afterwards! What more could you want?

Climbing trip

Thanks to the TGV, the Calanques can be easily reached by train from Switzerland. With one change of trains, you can be in Marseilles in around 7 hours. Once there, we travelled flexibly in a van. We visit a great new climbing area every day. There are beautiful multi-pitch routes directly from the sea with traverses, holes and simply fantastic scenery! We spend the night in the pretty village of Cassis right by the sea. Our accommodation is a maisonette with double rooms and has a lovely garden and terrace where we can enjoy our peace and quiet. The harbour and the town's culture are just a few minutes' walk away, so we can visit various restaurants as we please or even organise a small barbecue in our garden.

  • Bay and sea of the Calanques
  • Climbing in the Calanques, view from above of the climber and the sea.

  • Journey and tour itinerary

    • Day 1 - Sunday Welcome and getting to know each other

      approx. 08:45, Basel railway station

      We meet at the railway station in Basel and travel together to the Calanques. During the journey there will be plenty of time to get to know each other and clarify expectations and needs.

    • Day 1 - Arrival

      7 hours

      We travel to Marseille together on the TGV, with this connection we only have to change trains once in Mullhouse.

      09:21, Basel railway station
      15:04 Marseilles

      When we arrive in Marseilles, we get into our hire car and drive to our accommodation together. In the evening, we eat together in a restaurant and discuss the next few days.

       

    • Day 2 - Climbing and training

      To get to know each other better on the rock, we start in a climbing garden. This allows us to revisit safety-related topics and create a common basis for the coming days.

      Daily destination: All participants know their own skills and those of their counterparts. Rope teams are formed and everyone feels safe for the climbing days ahead.

      Training content

      • Organisation in the climbing garden and during multi-pitch routes
      • Communication during climbing
      • Route selection
      • Retreat
      • Stand construction
      • Abseiling

      Evening planning

      We plan the next day together.

       

    • Day 3-5 - Climbing

      We climb in different areas and enjoy the contrast that the Calanques offer: blue sea and unique rock. There is always time to get to know the region and discover new things. We also take the time to swim in the sea and visit the beautiful villages in the region.

      Target: We climbed in various climbing areas and learnt a lot of new things. A great time together is an important part of an enjoyable experience and should not be missed - fun is a must!

    • Day 6 - Saturday Return journey

      7 hours

      After a wonderful and impressive week of climbing in the Calanques, we travel back together.

      09:46, Marseilles
      3:26 pm, Basel
      16:26, Zurich

  • Touring area

    Cassis is right next to Marseilles and we will be climbing in the Calanques. The routes range from 4c, many in the 5th degree of difficulty and of course always open at the top 😉 We will reach the best spots by car in around 30 minutes.

     

  • Requirements

    • Climbing level from 4c.
    • You know the safety techniques of the climbing garden and have some experience with multi-pitch climbing.
    • You have first experience in abseiling.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 1690.-
    • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
    • Comfortable accommodation in the heart of Cassis
    • Spacious hire car
    • Breakfast and food, which we prepare in the accommodation
    • CHF 1690.- Exclusive:
      • Journey to Marseilles
      • Catering in restaurants

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Jonas or via the Contact form. 

Accommodation

Corn sonette in cassis

We spend the night in a pretty maisonette in Cassis. Here we enjoy the central location with climbing possibilities right next to Cassis and the many choice of restaurants in Cassis. It has rooms with both double and single beds. We enjoy socialising and breakfast here and eat in various restaurants or sometimes in the Maissonette, depending on what we want.

All tours in "Corn sonette in cassis"

That's what our guests say:

  • S. W.

    Super great week, with a great group and a great mountain guide!

  • B. S.

Impressions: Climbing holidays Calanques

    Rock teeth of the Calanques landscape
    Landscape of the Calanques
    Bay and sea of the Calanques
    View of the Calanques from above
    Landscape of the Calanques
    Climbers by the sea in the Calanques
    Climbing in the Calanques, view from above of the climber and the sea.

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Climbing: No previous experience necessary. Experience in the climbing hall is an advantage.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Climbing: You have mastered the The basics of climbing in the gym and in the climbing garden.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Climbing: You know your way around a climbing garden and have some experience with multi-pitch routes.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Climbing: You have experience in multi-pitch climbing and feel confident in the climbing garden.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Climbing: You are experienced in multi-pitch climbing and feel equally comfortable on alpine rock and in the climbing garden.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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