Rock climbing

Climbers, you will find close to Milhac two cliffs where you can practice: first, the cliff of the Crows, also known as the cliff of Milhac (that is to say how close it is); and the site of Céou, about 20 kilometers away.

However keep in mind that Bouriane being a sunny region, the rock can get very hot in summer: perhaps you’d rather give a try to the sunniest routes in autumn or spring…

The cliff of Milhac

It’s a well-equipped, south-facing, limestone cliff which is worth trying: its height varies from 15 m to 30 m, and its about fifty routes, whose ratings spread from 4c to 7a (i.e., on UIAA's scale, from V+ to X-), should be appropriate to quite a lot of rock lovers.

The cliff can be divided into three parts of increasing difficulty: on the right, ten routes between 4c and 5a (UIAA : V+ à VI); in the center of the cliff, several routes between 5b and 6a (UIAA : VI+ à VIII); finally, on the left, some routes with overhang whose levels reach 7a (UIAA : X-).

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You’ll need a 50 m-rope and about a dozen quickdraws.

The Céou

The Céou is a meandering stream that runs at the bottom of the cliff we’re interested in: the site, situated close to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, includes approximately 180 routes of limestone, up to 7a (UIAA : up to X), whose heights vary from 20 m to 50 m. You will find cracks, overhangs, slabs there, in short enough to have a good time…

The cliff is directed west-south-west, and overlooks the Maisonneuve camping site where you will have to stop before reaching the cliff after a 15-minute steep walk.

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Since you are so close to it, do have a look at the nearby beautiful castle of Castelnaud.