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counting down our picks for the top 10
greatest rock climbing destinations in
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latest videos for this list we're only
looking at Europe and a number of other
climbing spots outside of the US saving
America's greatest destinations for a
separate video be aware some of these
destinations are only for very advanced
climbers number 10
Tichina Switzerland this italian canton
is in southern Switzerland and boasts
plenty of mountains and crags for
European adventurers Christiano is one
of the more popular locations and while
it's smaller than you might like it
makes up for it with variety boasting
some of the best Alpine bouldering in
the world the entire region is famous
for its sturdy granite and there are at
least 70 different great spots across
all of Ticino Locarno has plenty of
opportunities for free climbing though
the roots are closed during winter but
veteran climbers looking to test
themselves should head to dig a deluge
on dam a sheer face over 500 feet tall
number 9 todra gorge morocco one of the
biggest challenges in tackling told that
our gorge could be Morocco's high
temperatures though luckily the gorge is
so large that there's always going to be
a part of it in the shade made of sturdy
limestone todra gorge is open year-round
though be prepared for tricky weather
conditions depending on what month you
visit summer is baking hot while winter
can be wet and ringing nevertheless the
area is stunning and has a wide variety
of routes from moderate to expert but
beware goats live on the cliffs and have
been known to kick rocks over the edge
so be sure you bring proper headgear
number 8 vetted all gorge France
for decades people have been traveling
to Van Daan Gorge to explore photograph
and climate given it is renowned as one
of the most beautiful spots on the
continent made more popular by its
proximity to the Riviera the gorge has
lots of crags and overhangs perfect for
experienced climbers
it's almost as popular to abseil down
the gorgeous steep cliff faces as it is
to climb up them from the bottom and
whether you start or finish there the
top of the gorge will offer beautiful
views of the turquoise river and valley
below it's still a notoriously difficult
spot though so make sure you don't bite
off more than you can chew
number seven the Canadian Rockies Canada
the American branch of the Rockies might
offer plenty of climbing opportunities
but don't forget they stretch all the
way into the great white north - there
are areas like mount at the basket for
any novices or those looking for a
relaxed experience as well as plenty of
more treacherous options for all the
pros out there specifically the Canadian
Rockies are one of the best places in
the world for ice climbing thanks to the
country's harsh winters and vast Tundra
Bow Valley has a string of frozen
waterfalls to check out but if you want
to conquer the ice with less risk then
the icefields pkway in Banff is an ideal
location number six the Peak District UK
the Peak District is an ideal
destination for climbers from all walks
of life with a myriad of potential
routes available for every grade of
climbing celebrated throughout Europe
for the variety it offers lots of its
most popular routes are relatively low
and very accessible the area is also a
national park so expect stunning views
of the British countryside no matter
which route you decide to tackle
stanitch edge is always a popular spot
while Kerber edge is famous for its
difficulty it would take years to see
all the climbs the Peak District has to
offer
number five railay beach thailand a
great destination with no shortage of
things to do any outdoorsman or woman on
a visit to thailand should be kicking
themselves if they missed the
opportunity to scale limestone cliff in
railay beach even complete beginners are
able to join in with the huge variety of
schools
and instructors available while the area
is also a draw for advanced and support
climbers
however it's not advisable to try free
climbing without experience yourself or
a very experienced partner you'll want a
lot of practice under your belt before
tackling rail a number for MIT they are
a greece this unique rock formation is
found in visalia on mainland greece and
have been home to some of the world's
most precious monasteries for centuries
while it's forbidden to climb onto the
monasteries themselves which are unesco
world heritage sites the unique rocky
pinnacles remain fair game matteo de has
had a traditionally minimalist approach
to climbing with people trying to
install as few bolts as possible so most
of the footholds are naturally forming
pebbles and outcrops deviation from the
plotted routes is not advised and many
of the paths can be treacherous so take
heed number 3
thora than pioneer Chile this Chilean
national park in Patagonia has stunning
mountains picturesque lakes and scenic
vistas all making it one of South
America's top natural destinations one
of many locations all competing for the
8th wonder of the world title toradol
pioneer is a haven for climbers during
its summer months because Chile is in
the southern hemisphere this means any
northern visitors can take a break from
their dangerous icy conditions from
December to February climbing these
peaks in warmth the only problem is it's
not a very forgiving destination so
beginners might want to wait a few years
before heading out number 2 lake island
friends the top spot for rock climbing
in the mediterranean crevices lake along
stretches all the way from maxi to
cassis a little over 12 miles of
beautiful blue bays and pale limestone
facades unlike other popular
destinations even beginners will be
warmly welcomed to Frances southern
coast well there is no shortage of
routes for extreme climbers to the
coastline is split into six different
areas with varying skill levels kid san
michele is one of the best for beginners
and intermediates while if you want a
challenge you'll find it at powder
weather tois which has dozens of
technical routes and great weather is
all but guaranteed number one the
dolomite
this distinctive mountain range is
Europe's best climbing destination with
plenty of famous Peaks and a variety of
routes on offer beginners certainly
won't find themselves bored while
veterans will relish the challenge these
notoriously steep mountains offer the
tallest is marmolada and nearly 11,000
feet but there are plenty of lower
elevation hills and passes just as
beautiful as the highest peaks Chima
grande de la Verado has an intimidating
sheer face while the cell towers are
much more moderate and less tricky but
with many thousands of acres everyone is
sure to find their climbing niche in the
Dolomites
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