Climbing site in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, at Mont Gaussier: Babou
Babou at Mont Gaussier in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence has five climbing routes.
1. Lierre - COT: 7a+
2. Babou's Birthday - COT: 7c+
3. Walking on the Edge 8a
4. Falaise Addict
5. Le Bide
The routes range in difficulty from 7a+ to 8a.
There are several roadside car parks on the D5 towards Maussane-les-Alpilles.
The ‘Escalade dans les Alpilles’ guidebook is available from Alpilles en Provence Tourist Offices (subject to availability).
In summer, forest areas are more prone to fire. To protect walkers and sites, access to the Bouches-du-Rhône mountains, including the Alpilles, is regulated from 1 June to 30 September.
The danger levels are determined daily for each forest area. They can be consulted from 6 p.m. for the following day at: www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/13
1. Lierre - COT: 7a+
2. Babou's Birthday - COT: 7c+
3. Walking on the Edge 8a
4. Falaise Addict
5. Le Bide
The routes range in difficulty from 7a+ to 8a.
There are several roadside car parks on the D5 towards Maussane-les-Alpilles.
The ‘Escalade dans les Alpilles’ guidebook is available from Alpilles en Provence Tourist Offices (subject to availability).
In summer, forest areas are more prone to fire. To protect walkers and sites, access to the Bouches-du-Rhône mountains, including the Alpilles, is regulated from 1 June to 30 September.
The danger levels are determined daily for each forest area. They can be consulted from 6 p.m. for the following day at: www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/13
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Openings
Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
Regulated access from 1 June to 30 September.
Please ask about the access conditions before leaving.
Please ask about the access conditions before leaving.
Location
Location
Contact Climbing site in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence - Mont Gaussier - Babou
- cd13ffme.fr
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