Champ de Barme dry tooling site

Champéry

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An impressive site for specialists, with long technical overhangs on limestone. Accessible only in summer, it offers a demanding playground for the most experienced climbers.

A demanding site for experts

Located at 1300 m, the Champ de Barme dry tooling sector is known for its huge overhangs and technical lines.
It is strictly reserved for experienced climbers and can only be used in summer due to avalanche risks in winter.
Access is a 40-minute hike from Grand-Paradis.

Routes and equipment

The site features 20 routes from 15 to 100 m, requiring advanced skills and experience.
The limestone is equipped with 10 mm stainless steel bolts, but ice screws are often necessary, along with double ropes (2×50 m) for the longer climbs.

Practical information

  • Altitude: 1300 m
  • Orientation: north
  • Rock: limestone
  • Number of routes: 20
  • Height: 15–100 m
  • Equipment: 10 mm stainless steel bolts + ice screws needed
  • Access: 40 min hike from Grand-Paradis
  • Season: summer only (avalanche risk in winter)

Opening hours

In summer, depending on weather conditions.

Accessibility

Prestations

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Prices

Free access.

Location

CH - 1874ChampérySuisse
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