Address
SITE ESCALADE DE BLOC DU PRIEURÉ
D153
34700 SOUMONT
GPS coordinates : 43.7387430 / 3.36060373
Natural climbing site
SITE ESCALADE DE BLOC DU PRIEURÉ
The "Priory" is the second largest sandstone site in the south, climbable all year round, with optimal conditions from October to April. It is located at the crossroads of the three main climbing areas of the region, which are the Caroux massif to the west, the hinterland of Montpellier to the east, and to the north (around Millau) the Tarn, Jonte and Dourbie gorges.
Presentation
“Le Prieuré” is the second largest sandstone climbing site in the south of France. It can be climbed all year round, with optimal conditions from October to April. It is located at the crossroads of three of the region's major climbing areas: the Massif du Caroux in the west, the Montpellier countryside in the east and the Tarn, Jonte and Dourbie Gorges in the north (around Millau).
Located close to the Saint Michel de Grandmont Priory – a jewel of Norman architecture and classed as a “historical monument” – this natural climbing site is open to all climbers with buddies.
Climbers do not have to rope themselves together for boulder climbing. To climb these 2 to 6-metre high natural boulders, you just need to come with a climbing buddy to act as your safety net and make sure your crash p
Types
- Natural climbing site
Users conditions
Free entry : yes
Group tours
- Permanent free visits
Individual visits
- Permanent free visits
Reception
Animals accepted
Free of charge
Facilities
Equipement
- Parking
Prices
Payment possibilities
- Cash
Access
Acces
Airport/airfield - Montpellier Méditerrranée : 70km
Railway station - Montpellier Saint Roch : 60km
Bus station - Lodève : 6km
Town/village - Soumont : 0.5km
