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"I don't want to take the risks": In Isère, a mythical climbing site forbidden to climbers

2023-01-27T15:15:32.511Z


Since January 1 and a decision of the French Mountain and Climbing Federation, the owner of part of the cliffs of Presles can be held responsible in the event of an accident. Up to 25 sites would now be affected by access bans of this type.


From our correspondent in Grenoble

With their 200 meter high limestone cliffs and their hundreds of legendary routes, the rocks of Presles (Isère) are a major site for climbing in France.

On the border between Isère and Drôme, at the gates of Vercors, its routes are frequented each year by seasoned climbers, as well as by a family audience.

But this year, the site may not see the usual parade of practitioners, who sometimes come from afar to climb its cliffs.

Since January 13, a large part of the sector has been prohibited from access, following a decision by the owner of the premises.

In question: his refusal to see his responsibility engaged, in the event of an accident.

The announcement of this ban, which had the effect of a bombshell in the world of climbing, follows the deconvention of cliffs, wanted by the French Federation of Mountains and Climbing (FFME) and entered in force on January 1, 2023. This decision, which modifies the management…

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Source: lefigaro

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