1-Day Bora Bora Traverse in the Calanques
Come with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Max to the heart of the Calanques and challenge your rock climbing chops along the walls of the Bora Bora traverse.
Private
1 Day
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Traverse on limestone extending into the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
- Learn from an experienced guide to increase your climbing skills.
- Immerse yourself in the Calanques and discover a classic French destination.
Description
Feel the rush above the sea on this one-day climb in the Calanques! Head to Cape Morgiou and get your blood pumping on the Bora Bora traverse while enjoying the incredible Mediterranean scenery!
The Massif des Calanques are a coastal range in the south of France between Marseille and Cassis. Renowned for their epic pitches, traverses, and many top tier climbing spots, the Calanques are sought after by rock climbers from all over the world who are looking for the best routes in the most beautiful places.
Stretching into the Mediterranean, the Bora Bora traverse at Cape Morgiou is a true test of mettle. It extends far over the water, and the rock has tons of courses for every skill level. It also connects to other routes along the cliffs, so there are many variations to try.
The proximity to the cities make it easy to access, but the remote location along the central coast of the Calanques adds some privacy to the Bora Bora traverse. Depending on the approach it can take upwards of an hour to get to the route.
You will enjoy amazing views and heart-pumping action as we move across the classic limestone walls. There are great climbs with difficulties from 5b to 6b, which are all enhanced by the unique environment along the cliffs.
The routes do provide some challenges, so a good fitness level and some rock climbing know-how are necessary to enjoy this program.
This region is one of my favorites, and I would be pleased to take you on a safe trip through some of the best locations in the Calanques. I can guarantee you will want to return to these beautiful cliffs as soon as you can.
Book this day trip now and climb the remarkable Bora Bora traverse in the Calanques!
If you had more adventure in mind, try spending a night in a portaledge along the Calanques! Or we can try the Sans Retour traverse further down the coast!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
About the guide
Maxence
4.9
(11)
Mountain Guide
Even as a kid, I knew I wanted to become a mountain guide. Growing up in Aix-en-Provence, in southern France, the Alps have been my playground since a very young age. Amazing climbing spots like the Calanques and Gorges du Verdon were just a stone throw's away from my hometown.
Eventually, I also became an architect, another long-time passion. As an architect, I lived in New York, Barcelona and Rotterdam and learned to speak fluent English and Spanish. I also met great people and had an amazing time while doing it!
I'm now back home in France and spend most of my time guiding in the Alps. I'll be happy to take you rock climbing, skiing or mountaineering to some of my favorite spots.
Languages
French | English
Certificates
SNGM | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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