AtlasAlpes-de-Haute-Provence

Bussing (Upper)

verified Ungraded Unknown flood risk Prads-Haute-Bléone, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Ravin du Bussing drops 833m of limestone relief near Prads-Haute-Bleone, the deepest descent in this corner of the department, with a 65m rappel and an 8 hour day.

Rated v5 a2 at commitment V, the highest commitment rating in this batch: a long day with limited bail options partway through. Falls under the department's general regime (open 1 May to 30 November, mornings until 18h) with no canyon specific restriction and no fee.

Logistics

ManagerPréfecture des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
PermitGeneral regime of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence decree n96-1399: descents authorized 1 May to 30 November, mornings until 18h. Not on the department's forbidden or restricted-entry list. No fee or registration.
Distance1400m
Time8 hr
Technicallongest 65m
Coordinates44.2738, 6.4739

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