Climbing site of Taillefer (Savournon)

• This is a Natura 2000 site located on the edge of the Revuaire Biological Reserve. 

The site is therefore of great environmental value. Please take care of it! 
Since the site is located on the edge of a biological reserve managed by the National Forestry Office (ONF), NO NEW ROUTES MAY BE SET UP.

Any new route installed without consultation with the ONF will be removed.

• The season, weather conditions, and biodiversity will influence when climbing is possible.

A number of our cliffs face due south. During hot weather (from mid-May through at least the end of August), these are hardly climbable (except in the late afternoon or evening).  Conversely, climbing there is very pleasant in early spring, fall, and winter.

In addition, certain areas or routes may be closed in the spring and part of the summer due, for example, to the nesting of certain bird species or the presence of bats.
Let’s respect them!

It is therefore essential to take these factors into account when planning your outing and to stay informed.

• Rocks and cliffs are favorite habitats for protected species

that seek places sheltered from human activity and predators. These areas are home to a rich and sensitive avifauna, as well as bats and specific flora.
We ask that you be vigilant and stop your activity if you discover occupied nests.

As such, it is strictly prohibited to route-set without prior authorization and assessment of the risks involved.

Protect the environment: leave nothing behind and make sure you leave no trace of your visit. Take your trash with you. Fires are prohibited!
In case of urgent need, cover or bury your waste, take your toilet paper with you—and above all, do not burn it!
Do not write on the rock. Respect the facilities; do not alter them.
Thank you for your cooperation!

• You are in a natural mountain environment. At this altitude, the rock can be weakened each year by the freeze-thaw cycle. Despite maintenance and cleaning of the rock faces, THE RISK OF ROCKFALL IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE.

• WARNING! Climbing is undertaken solely at the climbers’ own risk; they remain entirely and solely responsible for the conditions and consequences associated with their activity.

Users shall bear the consequences of any damage suffered or caused as a result of their own negligence, and in particular due to behavior unsuited to the natural state of the premises, the site’s layout, and/or the dangers normally foreseeable in nature.

• Safety rules and federal safety guidelines for climbing in natural settings:

► It is the responsibility of every climber to assess for themselves, using all available means, the risks involved in attempting a route.
► Prior training in the use of climbing equipment and safety techniques is essential.
► Use two anchor points to set up a top-rope or a belay station.
► Remember to always tie a knot at the end of the rope!
► Wearing a helmet is essential due to the risk of falling rocks.
► Climbing means knowing how to choose your gear, your own equipment, and the routes you take based on your technical skill level and experience. It also means knowing when to turn back if the site has features you cannot handle given your skill level.

If you encounter guard dogs, the proper actions to take are outlined at the following link: Médiation Pastorale