Without a doubt the largest natural site in Eastern Canada, Val-David is a climbing paradise with more than 500 routes and as many boulder problems. The three main massifs in the Dufresne sector are Monts Césaire, Condor and King. They are divided into some twenty sub-sectors. All climbers will find challenges to suit them. The most popular introductory cliffs are Chico and Dizzy Rapture on Mont Césaire, and Staircase on Mont King. Half of the park’s routes are rated 5.9 or lower, and are mostly climbed on natural protection or top-roped. Intermediate and advanced climbers will enjoy the traditional and mixed routes of Champs-Élysées (Mont Césaire), L’Aiguille and La Bleue (Mont Condor). For sport climbers, the Dame de Coeur and Gemini sectors are a must.
The Arabesque cliff, with its classic routes for learning traditional multi-pitch climbing, is currently inaccessible following the loss of the right of way on the Sapinière site.
High-flying adventures take place mainly in the Imperial and Amphitheatre sectors of King Mountain. This is where you’ll find ultra-classic cracks like Sceptre (5.9) and Crown (5.10a), as well as extreme routes on impressive overhangs such as Le Toit de Ben (5.13a) or La Zébrée (5.14a).
The park is also a huge bouldering playground. The most popular areas are close to the Anne-Piché reception chalet, and are called Les Dames and Les Hommes. The boulders of La Bleue, Les Fesses and Mount King are also worth a visit.
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