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The Ariege region of Southern France is the compact area where the
Ariege River cuts through the Pyrenees on its way from Andorra to
the coast. There is a lot of high quality climbing in the area with
a superb variety of rock types to go at; from the soaring granite
slabs of the Dent d'Orlu, to the steep limestone bulges of Genat.
Limestone, granite and gneiss are on offer and routes vary in size
from boulder problems to long epics of over 20 pitches. The area
has a long and intriguing history and offers plenty to do apart
from the climbing, including mountain walking, caving, river
rafting, skiing and checking out the many ancient castles. Factor
in the year-round climbing, easy access from northern Europe and
plenty of high quality accommodation in the area and it is easy to
see that the Ariege region has lots to offer. The areas covered in
the guidebook are in and around the main Ariege river valley which
runs down from Andorra through Tarascon-sur-Ariege and Foix. All
the main sport climbing crags are covered including, Alliat, Auzat,
Calames, Sinsat and ther Plantaurel, as well as many longer routes
on the Dent d'Orlu and Sinsat. There are also sections on Mountain
Walking, Road and Mountain Biking, Water sports and skiing. Despite
its attractions, the area has remained off the radar to the
climbing world in general, and the lack of a comprehensive modern
guide to the area must be a large part of the reason for this. This
publication will hopefully open up this great area as a new
destination for travelling climbers.
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