Mont Myrrha, Sandstone mountain in Falaise, France

Mont Myrrha is a sandstone crag above Falaise, in the Calvados department of Normandy. Its faces rise in vertical walls and slabs, with ledges and cracks breaking the rock into separate sectors. The grain and layering of the sandstone give each sector its own holds and texture.

The mountain sits near Château de Falaise, the birthplace of William the Conqueror, a defining moment in medieval history. This proximity connects the peak to major events that shaped Norman and English kingdoms.

Mont Myrrha is a sandstone crag above Falaise used by local and visiting climbers, who practise on its vertical walls and faces. The site lies in the Suisse Normande area, whose tourist office in Falaise holds route information for the crag.

The site is accessible and route information is available at the Falaise Suisse Normande Tourist Office before your visit. Plan adequate time to explore different sections and choose routes that match your climbing experience and abilities.

Mont Myrrha rises above the town of Falaise, whose name comes from the Old French for "cliff" or "escarpment", a reference to the rock edge the settlement grew around. The summit looks down on the Château de Falaise and the Ante valley below.