AtlasAlpes-Maritimes

Peira

verified Ungraded Unknown flood risk Utelle, Alpes-Maritimes

Limestone throughout and steep for its size: 300 meters of descent packed into 800 meters of canyon, eleven rappels topping out at 60m. April through July, with a short optional shuttle under two kilometers.

The depth to length ratio here is steep even for this region. Budget the slow time, over 5 hours, if your team has not run vertical drops like the 60 meter rap before.

Logistics

PermitRequired, verify with land manager
Distance800m
Time4 hr
Technical11 rappels, longest 60m
SeasonApr-Jul
Coordinates43.9126, 7.2694

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