3 curated Climbing spots in France, each with its own note and source.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Granite alpine climbing in the Mont Blanc massif — endless spires.
Sources: Chamonix.net – Lift opening dates & times, Skiresort.com – Brévent/Flégère Chamonix
Provence · Best time: May–Oct · All levels
Limestone above the Verdon gorge: more than 1,500 routes, multi-pitches from 100 to 350 m, grades from 3b to 8c. The longest line on the Escalès is the 350 m Demande. Many routes are reached by abseiling from the rim rather than walking in. Base is La Palud-sur-Verdon; routes close during vulture nesting.
Sources: Verdon Tourisme
Provence · Best time: Year-round · All levels
The limestone of the Calanques outside Marseille is climbable year-round, with around 300 days of sun. Sormiou, Luminy and la Gardiole are the beginner sectors, while Morgiou, Marseilleveyre and En Vau offer more range. Use the marked climbers' approach trails; rockfall zones are closed permanently, nesting zones seasonally.
Sources: Office de Tourisme de Marseille