Sainte-Barbe Cliffs (climbing routes) – round trip

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This route describes the access path to the crag at the Sainte-Barbe climbing site from the car park at the chapel of the same name.
It is not a hike in its own right but is intended to provide climbers with easier access to this lovely cliff in a small valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 0.25 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 13 ft
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    Descent: - 13 ft
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    Highest point: 1,060 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,043 ft
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Description of the walk

Parking is available at the Sainte-Barbe Chapel car park.

(S/E) From the car park, head up the track and follow it north-east for about 40 metres. When it turns left, take the path north-east through the vegetation to reach a field below.

(1) Cross the field, still heading north-east, and follow a path opposite uphill to a junction about 120 metres past the car park.

(2) Take the right-hand fork to head towards the cliff. Follow the path through the valley for a few minutes to reach the foot of the climbing routes.

(3) Return via the same route as the outward journey, but in the opposite direction (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,056 ft - Sainte-Barbe Chapel car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.03 - alt. 1,047 ft - Champ
  3. 2 : mi 0.07 - alt. 1,056 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 0.13 - alt. 1,056 ft - Sainte-Barbe Cliffs
  5. S/E : mi 0.25 - alt. 1,056 ft - Sainte-Barbe Chapel car park

Worth a visit

This path runs alongside the cliffs of Sainte-Barbe and can be extended through the heath, passing by the Grotte d’Opoul. The route takes about 1 hour, not including the time spent in the cave.

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