Le Paradou - Tours de Castillon

Pedestrian access

From Maussane, follow the St Martin de Crau road for 2km. In a wide bend to the left, take the right (signed “le Paradou”). The outcrop is soon visible. Park on the side of the road.

Details

Small climbing area near Maussane, where most of the routes face NNW; therefore, they are in the shade, but exposed to the mistral.

The site lays out in 4 major sectors:

• S face: 3 isolated routes at level 4, very short and good for beginners.

• N face: the first sector encountered is the beginner area, with 7 routes from 3 to 5a.

• N face: the second sector is for adepts, with 6 routes from 6a+ to 7a.

• N face: the last sector is for intermediates, with about a dozen routes from 4+ to 6a+.

A cable links most of the belay anchors.

Means of descent

Rappel or top-rope.