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1-Day Climb Above the Sea in Calanque de Morgiou

1-Day Climb Above the Sea in Calanque de Morgiou
MORGIOU 2
MORGIOU 1
1-Day Climb Above the Sea in Calanque de Morgiou
MORGIOU 2

Spend a day climbing with Maxence, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, and discover the amazing Calanque de Morgiou in the Calanques of southern France.

Private

1 Day

All year

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Climb above the crashing waves of the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Explore the stunning scenery of the Calanques of southern France.
  • Have an experienced guide design a safe and satisfying program just for you.

Description

Climb around the Calanques and spend a day in the beautiful Calanques! Learn the ropes of an amazing French location while climbing above the Mediterranean Sea in Calanque de Morgiou!

The Massif des Calanques are a French mountain range spanning the Mediterranean coast between Marseille and Cassis. The predominantly-limestone walls and cliffs are home to an array of amazing flora and fauna. One of the largest of the Calanques, the Calanque de Morgiou, is a former fishing village and even has an underwater grotto with cave drawings.

Your program takes place here, at Morgiou, where you will climb directly above the crashing waves of the sea. The picturesque white cliffs have some vegetation sprouting through the crevices and cracks, complimenting the contrasting beauty of the water and the rock.

Morgiou is relatively easy to access – it has become a tourist destination for sport enthusiasts. Its proximity to Marseille adds to its international appeal and availability to travelers, though its location in the central part of the Calanques still maintains its charming mystery.

You can enjoy single- and multi-pitches, along with climbs that feature the rush of the environment and the technical skill of the sport. Because of its size, Morgiou has many options and routes that are available to all levels of climber. It is a beautiful place to hone your craft, and you will undoubtedly fall madly in love with this amazing region.

There are also other activities to enjoy in the area, including a visit to the Cosquer Cave. This underwater grotto contains cave paintings that date back to the Upper Paleolithic, and can be accessed by divers.

While this is a day trip, it still presents some challenges along the terrain, so a moderate level of fitness and fortitude are required.

I will provide you with a safe and satisfying experience that you will want to repeat again and again. This location is one of the best places to enhance your passion for climbing. To do so above the Mediterranean is icing on the cake.

Book this incredible rock climbing day program NOW and become acquainted with Calanque de Morgiou of France and its epic courses above the Mediterranean!

If you needed an extra bit of excitement in your adventure, I can add a night in a portaledge to accompany your climb in the Calanques. Or we can try the thrilling Bora Bora traverse!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

About the guide

Guide profile image

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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