Les Carnets d’escalade

Here is latest release of the e-topo ''Les Carnets d’escalade’’.

Les Carnets d’escalade are more than a hundred climbing sites in the canton of Valais and the canton of Vaud listed, geolocated, described and documented using photos and videos. It is part of a true showcase of the region's natural, tourist, sporting and cultural heritage.

This tool, the paper guides and the general and growing enthusiasm for this wonderful activity have led to an increase in attendance at many climbing sites. This is a very good thing but also calls for changes in practice.

* ‘’Les Carnets d’escalade’’ are transformed for more respect *

The increased frequency of sites requires respectful behavior from each and every one of us.

For a good relationship with the environment, new sections proposed for each sensitive site of points of attention: nesting birds, appropriate parking places, public transport stops, a reminder of the general rules of living on cliffs.

* Recycle, Re-bolt *

The rock is a resource apart from others, it is not infinite. The very names are on the same equipment for the past and the beauty is just begging to be refreshed. Les Carnets d’escalade and author have an approach to “recycling” the merchandise.

Rather than drilling holes in virgin rock, why not tackle the task of repping already equipped areas, which have brought joy to generations of climbers before falling into oblivion due to aging equipment? This will delight today's climbers, while preserving the environment and promoting the work of the elders. A great example of a sustainable approach!

Latest developments in the application:

- Notifications: you will be able to benefit from standard notifications and will be informed when a new cliff or re-equipment is added.

- Important alert: when the sector concerned opens, the application will clearly display practical information concerning a temporary ban, a nesting or a route that has become dangerous.

- Communication and feedback: an important new feature will allow you to transmit your comments and observations in each sector. This information will be shared within the app.

- To communicate with ''Carnetsd'escalade'' for the Android version, you must click on the 3 dots, then on "Email comments".

- Nature and environment: a new section will try to make you aware of the importance of the natural environment in which you will operate.

- Access by public transport: a trendy section that will sometimes allow you to go climbing differently, with a light heart, taking your time and making the most of your day.

- Modification of the list of sectors: a short description of the sector, usage information and a rating will make it possible to better identify the importance of the sector.

- A new logo: the sheep with the carabiner in its teeth makes it easy to find the Notebooks in the jungle of icons.

- Conscious participation: the association is financed by sponsors and donations.

The new version required a huge investment of time, money and energy.

It does not require payment, but it is not free either.

Under each sector you will find an orange banner which allows you to support the association and the re-equipment of the climbing routes.

You thus participate in the development of the app and in the collective effort with a single goal, the pleasure of climbing in nature.