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Climbing crags in Loire

18 free-access climbing crags listed in Loire, in 14 towns. Also known as outdoor climbing area or bouldering area.

List by town

Chambles 2

  • site d'escalade "La Roche Corbière"
    Free access
    2.2 km
  • Site naturel d'escalade "Les Condamines"
    Free access
    2.5 km

La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay 2

  • site naturel d'escalade de Chavanol
    Free access
    520 m
  • site d'escalade de St Just en Doizieux
    Free access
    1.5 km

Caloire 2

  • site d'escalade Les Echandes
    Free access
    890 m
  • site naturel d'escalade "Les Révotes"
    Free access
    2.6 km

Doizieux 2

  • site naturel d'escalade de "Doizieux"
    Free access
    670 m
  • site d'escalade "Le saut du Gier"
    Free access
    2.6 km

Commelle-Vernay 1

  • rocher d'escalade de Villerest
    Restricted
    1.2 km

Fraisses 1

  • Site de Semène
    Free access
    1.8 km

Pélussin 1

  • site d'escalade "Corbery"
    Free access
    1.8 km

Renaison 1

  • site d'escalade "Le Chartrain"
    Free access
    3.0 km

Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay 1

  • Site d'escalade
    Free access
    2.1 km

Chalmazel-Jeansagnière 1

  • site naturel d'escalade "le rocher de l'Olme"
    Free access
    770 m

Saint-Georges-en-Couzan 1

  • site naturel d'escalade "Rory"
    Free access
    1.6 km

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez 1

  • Site naturel d’escalade
    Free access
    3.2 km

Les Noës 1

  • le rocher de Py-Se-Lance
    Free access
    2.9 km

Burdignes 1

  • site naturel d'escalade
    Free access
    1.8 km

At a glance

  • Free access confirmed by the source: 17 of 18

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FAQ

How many climbing crags are there in Loire?

Oukonjou lists 18 free-access ones, in 14 towns: Chambles (2), La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (2) and Caloire (2).

Do I need to book or pay to use the climbing crags in Loire?

No. The climbing crags listed here are reported as free access: free of charge and no booking, within the rules posted on site (hours, age, sharing).

How do I find the nearest climbing crag?

Open the map, pick “Climbing crags” and tap “Near me”: the list sorts by distance. Your position stays in your browser.

Data updated on November 6, 2026