Ecole d’escalade de Livet
The ideal place to enjoy a great climbing session with the family. It’s easy to get to, very well equipped, and there’s even a handrail at the top of the first rock to install a top rope for a worry-free climb. But be careful: this crag is not only for beginners; the right-hand part features 12 routes from 4 to 7a…
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Difficulty/Grade: 4 > 8a+ Altitude from start
Starting altitude: 660 m
Number of routes: 53
Number of sectors: 1
Route length: 6 to 35 meters max.
Rock type: gneiss
Climbing style: slab with rulers
Exposure: north
Favorable period: April to October (rock takes a long time to dry out after rain).
Approach time: close to the road, park at the old EDF factory, which has recently been restored. Allow 5 minutes' walk.
TOPO - MAPS
IGN top 25, 3335 ET Alpe d'Huez
Topo escalade en Isère, Ze topo tome 2, FFME
This climbing school is not just for beginners: the sector on the right features 12 routes from 4 to 7a.
Route 3: for children and beginners
Route 11: with an interesting resin hold at the top.
Route 23: for older climbers.
Time schedule
Prices
Free of charge
Go there
Latitude : 45.106518
Longitude : 5.938137
Height : 648
Go there
On the RD 1091 from Grenoble, go past the entrance to Livet (on the left), and 800 m further on turn right, just before crossing the bridge over the Romanche. Go around the old EDF factory and continue to the car park at the bottom of the climb.
Information updated on 09/03/2026
by Oisans Tourisme
