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Zoe Duby, 2 days ago, reported an ascent of La Petite Sirène (retour) 7a+ at Buthiers Canard
Kim De Bie, 3 days ago, reported an ascent of S'il Vous Plaît 7a at Cuisinière
Kim De Bie, 3 days ago, reported an ascent of Hot Hot 7a+ at Cuisinière
Kim De Bie, 3 days ago, reported an ascent of Da Moskitov 6c at Cuisinière Crête Sud
Céline, 4 days ago, reported an ascent of Elle-et-Vire 7b at Grande Montagne
Lena T, 5 days ago, reported an ascent of La Singerie 4+ at Bois Rond
Lena T, 5 days ago, reported an ascent of La Douche 4+ at Bois Rond
Kim De Bie, 5 days ago, reported an ascent of Le Petit Toit Ocre 6a at Rocher du Potala
Tessa Bodynek, 5 days ago, reported an ascent of Bouddha (assis) 6b at Franchard Isatis
Updated 5 days ago:
L'Obélisque 2+
Bois Rond

Updated 5 days ago:
Razorback 5+
Bois Rond

Jantje Schelp, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Biplan 6b+ at Mont Blanc
Jantje Schelp, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Biplan (assis) 6c at Mont Blanc
Kim De Bie, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Ventre à Terre 6a+ at Rocher Guichot
Jantje Schelp, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Cake 6b+ at Mont Blanc
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of La Bousculade 3 at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Ligne Maîtresse 2+ at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Double Jeu 3 at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of L'Obélisque 2+ at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of L'Élastique 3 at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Le Papillon 3 at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Razorback 5+ at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Le Crabe 4 at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Point de Suture 4+ at Bois Rond
Lena T, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of La Quille (sans convention) 5+ at Bois Rond
Tessa Bodynek, 6 days ago, reported an ascent of Black Hole Sun 6b+ at Franchard Hautes Plaines
Tessa Bodynek, March 26, reported an ascent of Usbek 7a at Dame Jouanne
Tessa Bodynek, March 24, reported an ascent of Le P'tit Toit / Le Tourniquet 6c at 95.2
Updated March 23:
Matrix 7a
Buthiers Nord

Updated March 23:
Apocryphe 7c+
Maunoury

Updated March 23:
Le Sacre du Printemps 7c
Châteauveau

Hidden around the most popular areas, this block offers several beautiful lines which can be climbed in quiet. This main line offers wonderful moves between the two aretes involving several heel and t

Updated March 23:
Danger Majeur (assis) 7a
Roche aux Sabots

A not too hard sit start for strong and small fingers followed by a little reachy second move and a nice heel hook beta that leads you to the top.

Updated March 21:
La Marie-Rose 6a
Bas Cuvier

A nice easy slab with big incut holds. Maybe a bit soft for the grade, but I hear that it has some history behind it, so give it a try if you're passing by... hold on? That was the tech department d

Tessa Bodynek, March 21, reported an ascent of Abdolobotomy 6b at Franchard Isatis
Tessa Bodynek, March 21, reported an ascent of L'Angle d'Incidence 6a at Franchard Isatis
Aurélie Blaise , March 21, reported an ascent of Double Gaston 7b+ at Franchard Isatis
Aurélie Blaise , March 21, reported an ascent of OK Corral 7a at Franchard Isatis
Ida, March 20 on La Voie Michaud

Heel-toe cam matched with right hand from the start, and then going right hand first did it for me as well!

Updated March 20:
Les Bonnets Rouges 6c
Apremont Désert

Starts with some powerful moves out of the roof, to some slopers around the corner and ends with a long throw to a pretty good lip. topout is nice and easy, so nothing to be scared of!

Ida, March 20, reported an ascent of Extraction Terrestre 7a+ at Rocher des Souris
Jantje Schelp, March 19, reported an ascent of Obstiné 6c+ at Rocher de Bouligny
Tessa Bodynek, March 19, reported an ascent of Astérix (droite) 7a at Apremont Désert
Tessa Bodynek, March 19, reported an ascent of Les Bonnets Rouges 6c at Apremont Désert
Ida, March 19, reported an ascent of La Divine (assis) 6b+ at Cuisinière
Tessa Bodynek, March 18, reported an ascent of Powerslave 7a at Apremont Ouest
Ida, March 18, reported an ascent of Le Médaillon 6a at Éléphant
Ida, March 18, reported an ascent of La Voie Michaud 6c at Éléphant
Tessa Bodynek, March 17, reported an ascent of Goriak 7b at Cuvier Bellevue
Ida, March 17, reported an ascent of Le Rétablissement 7a at Apremont Est
Ida, March 17, reported an ascent of La Science Friction 5+ at Apremont Est
Aurélie Blaise , March 16, reported an ascent of Le Cossus 7a at Buthiers Piscine
Updated December 26:
Fantasmagorique 7a
Cuvier Nord

Petit bloc derrière la Prestat. Très adapté quand on grimpe en solo.

Updated December 15:
Hot Spring (assis) 7a
91.1

Updated November 28:
Super Hot 6b
95.2 Ouest

Updated November 15:
Remise à l'Heure 6a
Petit Bois

If you cannot reach the crimp before the dihedral, there is still a way!

Dani P., November 11 on Trou

I used a heel, works as well (even with short legs ;-))

Updated November 9:
Trou 7a
Apremont Ouest

Fun boulder for all toe-hook loving bettys with strong and flexible hip flexors!

Updated November 8:
Hot 6a
95.2 Ouest

Updated November 6:
Malicia (droite) 7a
Apremont Désert

Shorties (like me at 163 cm) might need to deploy some extra hand movements to gain the good left slot and the right hand sloper to set up the high heel, but overall this climb favours crimp and heel

Updated November 3:
Jus de Viande 5+
95.2 Ouest

Updated November 2:
Du Genou 5+
Cul de Chien

Nice and challenging 5+ Boulder (No. 26 of the red circuit), located close to the Éclipse/L'Autre Toit block (slightly north, north-east). Starting with two fairly good underclings in the low roof to

Updated October 30:
Goriak 7b
Cuvier Bellevue

Un super mouvement avec une inversée MG qui se déclenche en dynamique et qui se termine stat.

Updated October 28:
La Myosine 6a+
Drei Zinnen

La Myosine is a really fun, compact boulder problem with some powerful moves. It’s a bit hidden in the first part of the sector, but it’s just of the main path to the namesakes of this area.

Updated October 27:
Technodrome 6b
Éléphant

Nice boulder problem located at the lower left part of the sector, the top is not very high. Powerful move at the start and the rest is quite straight forward. Different Betas for the first move (e.g.

Apple Le XS, October 22 on Obli-Yettes

Very hard for me. I grade it 6C, at the end of my video is the hard move in isolation, more beautifully climbed, but I was too tired. Just want to say it's possible to do it not as desperate as my cli

Updated October 22:
Obli-Yettes 6b
Bois Rond

This boulder is low and has little moves. That's why the moves are quite hard! A far move to the last hold needs some explosive power.

Updated October 21:
Maurice Gratton 6a
Canche aux Merciers

Great slab with an interesting pushing move in the lower part and a rather dynamic move to the edge (for shorties).

Updated October 21:
Écaille de Lune 7c
Gorges du Houx

7b+ Start with slightly different beta

Helen Dudley, October 21 on Écaille de Lune

La version 7c démarre des règles du fond, traverse sur le rail à droite et remonte en utilisant l'écaille.

Updated October 20:
God Save my Finger 8a
Cuisinière Carnage

Super crimpy with a powerful stab to the undercut of small feet throughout. Suitable for all heights with small moves.

Updated October 20:
Isatix (assis) 7b+
Cuvier Bellevue

Classic crimpy moves with a comfortable finish. Doable alone with one pad.

Updated October 20:
Moby Dick 7c
Cuvier Bellevue

Punchy start with a crimpy finish. Super satisfying moves.

Updated October 20:
Anaklise 7a
Rocher Canon

Satisfying but surprisingly physical 3D moves on this short and sweet climb. The starting feed take a while to dry given their softer texture so best to climb only after multiple dry low humidity days

Updated October 20:
Le Goût du Jour (assis) 7b+
Roche aux Sabots

Punchy start moves into a satisfying finish. Doable with one pad solo.

Petya Metya, September 18, 2024 on Le Mouton à 6 Pattes

Update bleau.info (April 2024): The starting hold is about to break off, please do not try this boulder.

Sarah Kuster, June 5, 2024 on Lepraria

It feels impossible to get your butt off the ground, but when you push your hips into the wall, you get tension on both legs and stand very securely in the position to reach further.

Stefanie Fella, May 29, 2024 on Semeur de Vie (droite)

Not sure if I (Stef) climbed it too much to the right, but that way does not involve the big move all the boys do in bleau.info ;)

Stefanie Fella, May 29, 2024 on Surf Betty

Cool line! I could use a right kneebar to stretch out to the dish - it's definitely harder if you are too short to do so..

Stefanie Fella, May 29, 2024 on Yoga

It would be good to avoid using the sandy hold just after the start to prevent the broken hold from further eroding

Rachel goldman, April 13, 2024 on Alta

Merci pour “las betas” Aurelie!

Hanna Wegbrant, March 17, 2024 on Da Moskitov

I tried La mouche this evening, but my fingers where to sore.. and maybe a bit weak for that problem. But this one was a really nice consolation prize. The start is really nice!

Jacquelyn Moore, February 27, 2024 on Le Flipper

Brilliant feature - make sure to use a right heel to take weight off for the middle moves.

Jacquelyn Moore, February 27, 2024 on La Pierre et le Sabre / La Belle Arête

Super fun climb - the holds are positive at the top - just have to be precise with your movement to get there.

Jacquelyn Moore, February 27, 2024 on L'Angle du Sérac

Brilliant line - great introduction to technical slab climbing in Fontainebleau - a must do!

Jacquelyn Moore, February 27, 2024 on Les Grimpeurs se Cachent pour Médire

For the stand start (7a) I used a left heel to make the transition in the opening moves easier - it felt like it fit me quite well to do this, I'm 167 cm in height and ape. Then reasonably good holds

Ida Selin, February 3, 2024 on L'Auvent Tripotant (raccourci)

I had many desperate attempts on the mantle, before figuring out I could place my left toe on the edge. I uploaded a video of it, maybe someone will find it useful :)

Ay Lin, January 28, 2024 on Bleautiful

hello there,
could you please let me know where to find Bleautiful? last time I was looking for it in Cuvier Merveille, unfortunately without any success :(
looking forward to receiving some clues

Rob B., November 19, 2023 on This is Our Playground ….

I really appreciate your effort, time and energy to publish these articles and to raise awareness of topics like a sustainable climbing culture around Fontainebleau. I always liked the pro-active appr

Helen’s hidden , November 10, 2023 on How to tell if a hold is wet

Sympa cet article qui essaie de décrire ce que signifie le grès humide au lieu de juste critiquer les grimpeurs qui cassent des prises . Je rejoins entièrement ton analyse sur le fait que le grès d'ap

Terri Lesher, October 2, 2023 on Airbnb in Arbonne

I booked a trip to Fontainebleau for October and November but had to cancel last minute due to a climbing injury. If you are planning a visit during that time, please consider this sweet Airbnb in Arb

Helen Dudley, September 22, 2023 on Fontainebleau in November

Hiya Heather, there is a Betty meet-up planned for October 14 and November 19, so do join us if you’re around. Are you travelling on your own or do you have a crew?

Heather, September 21, 2023 on Fontainebleau in November

Hi all, I'm planning a trip to Fontainebleau in November for a few weeks. I was wondering if there is a bit of a community there/ anyone also planning a trip in November that I could team up with for

Germaine Pötgen, September 19, 2023 on Mardi Gras

According to bleau.info the 6c boulder is to the left of what's shown in the video. The variant in the video is an easier variant.

Petya Metya, September 14, 2023 on Found Birkenstock

Hahaha, I opened this post thinking it was about a boulder called "Found Birkenstock" and pondered on the "beta" for a second before I realized... :D

Petya Metya, September 14, 2023 on La Voie Passive

There's a video of this by Michelle on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dtH4NwsnGNs

Elo, July 27, 2023 on Les Grattons du Baquet

Beautiful line. Did this boulder following a straight line without using the bucket on the left, makes the line very nice/pretty to climb.
When you have your left hand on the sloper just before the t

Anna Trybis, July 8, 2023 on Boudak

A foot match on the crescent out right allows a high heel and its pretty much over. Not sure about the exit, maybe I should have carried on straight up rather than going slightly right.

Aurélie Blaise , June 29, 2023 on La Moreau (assis)

Hi Maja, agreed with Helen.
One simple pad is enough for this block. Cheers

Helen Dudley, June 29, 2023 on La Moreau (assis)

Hi Maja, in my opinion you don’t get to stack pads for foot holds. It’s definitely a grey area stacking pads anyway, but for me I feel reaching hand holds is legit because it’s impossible without. I

Maja Lecher, June 29, 2023 on La Moreau (assis)

Ethics question/discussion: does going straight into the heel hook via a stacked pad count as a tick? On the one hand only the starting holds are defined on bleau.info and there's public ascents start

giulia, June 25, 2023 on Wolverine

Il a l'air trop bien ce bloc. A-t-on obligatoirement besoin d'un knee pad ou est'ce que c'est faisable sans?

Beatrice Milanesi, June 17, 2023 on Anak

Helen Dudley, June 11, 2023 on La Raie Publique

It’s awesome!! ????

HR, June 11, 2023 on La Raie Publique

The conversation in the back of this video is hilarious

Elena Marshall, May 19, 2023 on Simply the best!

Hello! I really would like to come to this -- I live in Paris and want to take the RER and a bike to get there, and go back in the evening. Do you have more details about where and when to meet on the

emma bullivant, May 6, 2023 on Out of the way of the May Madness - and opening clinic

I’m at the campsite you suggested :) it’s so beautiful I thought I’ll stay for the night to get some rest and see what’s what in the morning :)
Thanks Helen :)

Helen Dudley, May 6, 2023 on Out of the way of the May Madness - and opening clinic

Hiya, we are still meeting up to talk about opening new boulders. It’s going to be a bit wet, so I’m not sure how many will come, but I’ll be there between 11am and 12.