08:45 am, Basel railway station
Climbing holidays Calanques | Rock & Sea
Climbing directly above the sea, in the warmth of the south - experience it together and “savoir-vivre” enjoy: Calanques climbing holiday!
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Calanques
Highlights
The Calanques offer incredibly beautiful rock formations: Limestone walls rise directly out of the sea and are characterised by numerous handholds, holes and passages. You can wind your way through the rock, enjoy the view of the sea and at the same time feel 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 jump into the warm water! What more could you want?
Climbing trip
Thanks to the TGV, the Calanques are easily accessible by train from Switzerland. With just one change, you can be in Marseille in around seven hours. On site, we are travelling in a van and are therefore very flexible. Every day we visit a new, impressive climbing area. Wonderful multi-pitch routes await us right by the sea - with traverses, holes and an impressive landscape. We spend the night in the charming coastal town of Cassis, right by the sea. Our accommodation is a cosy maisonette with double rooms, a beautiful garden and a terrace where we can enjoy the peace and quiet. The harbour and the cultural life of the town are just a few minutes' walk away. In the evening, we can eat out in various restaurants or organise a small barbecue in the garden, just as the mood takes us.
Journey and tour itinerary
We meet at the railway station and travel together to the Calanques. On the way there will be plenty of time to get to know each other, exchange experiences and discuss individual wishes for the week.
We are travelling together on the TGV to Marseille. On this connection, we only have to change trains once in Mulhouse.
09:21 - Basel railway station
15:04 - MarseilleOnce we arrive in Marseille, we pick up our hire car and drive to our accommodation together. In the evening, we enjoy a meal together in the restaurant and discuss the plans for the coming days.
To get to know each other better on the rock, we start in a climbing garden. There we can brush up on 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. The rope teams are formed and everyone feels safe and ready for the climbing days ahead.Training content
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Organisation in the climbing garden and for multi-pitch routes
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Communication during climbing
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Route selection
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Retreat options
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Stand construction
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Abseiling
Evening planning
In the evening, we plan the next day together.
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We climb in different areas and enjoy the special contrast that the Calanques offer: the blue sea and the 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 explore the charming villages in the area.
Target:
We climbed in different climbing areas and learnt a lot of new things. Having a carefree time together is an essential part of the experience - and of course, the fun must not be neglected!After a wonderful and impressive week of climbing in the Calanques, we travel back together. We'll have plenty of time to review our experiences and share the highlights of the week.
09:46 - Marseilles
15:26 - Basel
16:26 - ZurichOnce we arrive at the railway station, we end the week together.
Touring area
Cassis is right next to Marseille, and we will be climbing in the Calanques. The routes range from 4c to many routes in the 5th degree of difficulty - of course everything is open at the top. We can reach the most beautiful climbing spots in the region in around 30 minutes by car.
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 1990.-
- Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
- Comfortable accommodation in the centre of Cassis with double room.
- Breakfast and food, which we prepare in the accommodation.
- Spacious hire car.
- CHF 1990 Exclusive:
- Journey to Marseilles
- Catering in restaurants
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the material from this PDF.
Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably 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.
That's what our guests say:
Impressions: Climbing holidays Calanques
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FAQ Climbing holidays Calanques
What level of climber is the trip to the Calanques suitable for?
The Calanques offer an impressive variety of rock formations with holes, ledges and sinks. Ideally, we are in the 4c to 6a range. You should be able to lead climb and belay safely and have some experience of multi-pitch climbing and abseiling. Our IVBV mountain guides will coach you individually so that you can perfect your technique in the French limestone.
How does travelling by train work?
We focus on sustainability and comfort: thanks to the TGV, we will be travelling together from Basel (or Zurich) to Marseille in just 7 hours. We only have to change trains once in Mulhouse. Once we arrive in Marseille, we will pick up our hire car (van), which we will use to get to the various climbing sectors flexibly throughout the week.
Where do we stay during the climbing week?
Our base camp is a charming maisonette in the heart of Cassis, just a few minutes' walk from the picturesque harbour. The accommodation has double rooms, a lovely garden and a terrace - perfect for enjoying the peace and quiet after climbing. The central location gives us the flexibility to decide in the evening whether to eat in one of the many restaurants in Cassis or enjoy a cosy barbecue in the garden.
Why are spring and autumn the best times to visit the Calanques?
The climate in the Calanques is Mediterranean. In spring, the landscape is in bloom and in autumn the sea is still warm enough for a dip in the water after climbing. In addition, the temperatures during these months are ideal for rock climbing, whereas it would often be too hot on the climbing walls in midsummer.
What makes climbing right by the sea in the Calanques so special?
It's the ultimate “savoir-vivre” feeling: white limestone walls rising directly out of the azure blue water. We explore a new area every day, often with multi-pitch routes that start directly above the sea. The combination of technical climbing, the sound of the waves and the wild nature of the national park is unique in the world.
What services are included in the Bergschaft package?
The price of CHF 1990 includes
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Guiding and coaching by professional mountain guides.
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Accommodation in a maisonette in Cassis (double room).
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Breakfast and catering, which we prepare in the accommodation.
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All local journeys by hire car (van) from/to Marseille.
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Exclusive are the TGV tickets to Marseille and restaurant visits.
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How challenging are the approaches to the rocks?
The Calanques are a protected national park. The approaches to the most beautiful bays and cliffs lead along hiking trails and usually take between 20 and 45 minutes. A solid basic level of fitness is therefore important for these hikes on uneven terrain, but you will always be rewarded with spectacular views.
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