Extreme
ExtremeLa Grande Candelle
Marseille
The Arête de Marseille scales La Candelle's white limestone tower with airy exposure and sweeping Calanques views. One of the region's most storied climbs, this classic multi-pitch route has tested alpinists since the 1920s.
Historic climbing routes
White limestone walls
Airy ridge climbs
Alpine training ground
Tips
🧗"the famous Pas de Rébuffat leaves lasting memories"
💧strenuous in summer heat, bring plenty of water
⛰️Gaston Rébuffat trained here before Alpine expeditions
La Grande Candelle
Marseille
ExtremeExtremeThe Arête de Marseille scales La Candelle's white limestone tower with airy exposure and sweeping Calanques views. One of the region's most storied climbs, this classic multi-pitch route has tested alpinists since the 1920s.
Historic climbing routes
White limestone walls
Airy ridge climbs
Alpine training ground
Tips
🧗"the famous Pas de Rébuffat leaves lasting memories"
💧strenuous in summer heat, bring plenty of water
⛰️Gaston Rébuffat trained here before Alpine expeditions