I wanted to update the blog with images of Chateauvert and the city of Marseille referenced in a below post. Just over an hour from Aix, Chateauvert looks to be our go-to crag for the next little while. Yesterday Todd unsighted a 7a+ that has a really famous dyno. The route came highly recommended and before climbing we speculated where the dyno was hidden. From the ground it was impossible to tell the size of the holds, and the line of chalk gave us no clue to where one would be forced to make the leap. Todd started climbing and as I belayed I was waiting in anticipation for him to dyno. Todd climbed carefully with the inevitable jump weighing heavy on his mind. About two thirds of the way up the route he paused and I shouted up to him,”did you find the dyno?” He crouched down and shouted back,”yup”, before uncoiling and launching himself upward. In dramatic style he snatched the jug with one arm and reeled himself into the wall. One of T’s proudest onsights!
Some of the images below are from the Notre Dame de la Garde which is massive church planted on the highest natural point in Marseille.
CLIMBING:
TRAVEL
- The Notre Dame de la Garde is the symbol of Marseille that offers impressive views of the city. The impressive architecture, free parking and free entrance makes it a must do no matter what your faith.
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Just picked up a digital point-and-shoot and honestly I don’t know how I have gone this long with out. I bought a Panasonic DMC-LX1 which so far has exceeded all expectations. Snapshots from the crag and the images from the deep water bouldering were all taken on this camera. Look for more from this camera soon!
