Roc la Tour, Geological formation in Monthermé, France
Located at 402 meters altitude, Roc la Tour consists of three main quartzite pillars surrounded by dense forest in the Ardennes mountain range.
Archaeological discoveries of engraved slates near Roc la Tour indicate human presence and gatherings during prehistoric times in this elevated location.
Local tales narrate how the Devil attempted to build a castle overnight but abandoned the construction when a rooster crowed early, creating the rock formation.
The climbing site features 25 equipped routes ranging from difficulty levels 3a to 6b, with a maximum height of 15 meters on quartzite walls.
The rock formation combines three distinct climbing areas with different orientations, allowing climbers to select routes based on sun exposure and wind conditions.
Location: Monthermé
Website: https://ardennes.com/la-destination/les-incontournables-nature-loisirs/le-roc-la-tour-amas-rocheux-montherme-ardennes
Address: 08800 Monthermé, France 08800 Monthermé
GPS coordinates: 49.89069,4.78371
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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