Freÿr - Le Merinos

Le Merinos (graded at least British 3c) makes up the first 3 pitches with an optional addition of the harder La Savonnette (4b). The route takes the west facing arete up the most northern of the Limestone outcrops at Freÿr. Overlooking the Meuse river in Wallonia, this is a classic 70m route which, due to its popularity is highly polished in places, especially the start. Adding La Savonnette as a 4th pitch take the route over 100m. The area is mixed climbing with old bolts and pitons that are best supplemented with a rack of nuts at a minimum.

The Route Topography

This is the route Le Merinos on Freÿr in Wallonia, Belgium. It represents 100m of Limestone rock climbing, usually over 4 pitches, of a max grade of S 4b. Clicking the image will load the full screen high resolution Le Merinos climb topo.

Original Image: Original img: Zairon

Approach & Descent Information

Approach: Parking at Freyr can be found next to the Alpine club huts at 50.220310, 4.894960. From here follow the path down into the forest and go North at the river Meuse. At the Tête du Lion (The Lions Head) outcrop the path goes out onto the river as it hugs the rock face. The Merinos cliff is the last outcrop to the north in the Freyr region.

Descent: If stopping after Le Merinos, you can scramble North off the crag. If climbing La Savonnette, then there is a scramble off the top. See the climbing topo above.

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