A little history, Caroux is a "small" mountains between Olargues and Lamalou-les-Bains, 40 km north of Béziers. It is mainly gneiss and is explored for nearly 100 years by climbers. Great figures of French climbing and mountaineering are come: Fraissinet, Azéma, Desmaison Flematti ...Since 2009, the massive Caroux is the subject of a vast plan equipment on many climbing areas and in particular the Gorges d'Heric and sector Bassels on The Colombières sur Orb. Overall 250 climbing routes.
You will find on the topo caroux (new version released in 2013) three types of climbing routes:
The sports channels are fully equipped for which it is necessary to bring the classic material rope, slings, helmet ....
Semi land routes which are partly equipped adventure In this category we find ways to equipment more or less dense. A careful study of the route will determine the number of pins present in length. They need to bring a full set of coiceurs and friends.
For channels left as a pardon has not been done: adventure playground.
The Gorges d'Heric are the ultimate place for climbing in a unique environment.
Whether you are a beginner or enthusiast adventure playground you will surely find your happiness. You will find going up the gorge towards héric school Beylot Ferran, head Braque, Arr ^ te Marre and Rock Vergues.
You will also find beautiful rocks fitted on common Vieussan and Roquebrun.
