The ACC has put up this website of climbs in Gatineaus taken from Steve Adcock's guide published in 1988. Lots has changed in the intervening years. However if you wish to find where the classic climbs are and how they were rated back then just look here. You can also vote for your 50 Gatineau Classics here. We are in the process of updating the climbs and adding maps so stay tuned! If you have any comments, suggestions or want to help, contact us at: accottawa@yahoo.com.


GENERAL DISCLAIMER

The information and data included in this site is meant as a historical guide to rock climbing in the Gatineaus. It is not meant to be an up-to-date climbing guide and no representations or warranties are made concerning the existence, safety, quality or difficulty of the routes. Many of the routes noted have not been climbed in recent memory. For example, while the first pitch of Cracked Jug is visible, the second pitch is covered in lichen (if you can find it)and unclimbable.

Also, many of these climbs were put up when 5.9 was the hardest rating. It is advisable to add a difficulty of 2 (.ie 5.6 becomes 5.8) and decide accordingly.

CLIMBING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT!

Involvement in rock climbing carries a significant risk of personal injury or death. CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK! The publishers and authors of Climbs in the Gatineaus recommend the use of professional instruction before entering into the sport. Please become knowledgeable about the risks involved and be willing to assume personal responsibility for your actions.

The Cliffs

How to get to the cliffs

Erlkoenig

The Western Slabs

The John and Ron Cliffs

The Western Cwm

Luskville Falls

Twin Ribs

Froggy Crack Buttress

Castle Wall

The Cirque

The Throne

Balcony Step

Home Cliff

The Gallery

Farm Rock

Hidden Face

The Chin

Bald Face

Big Overhang

Cardinal Rock

Champlain Crags

The Red Rocks

Mount King

Graded list of climbs

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