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Action Discrète 9a – First ascent and direct repeat 

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Paul Jenft makes the first ascent of Action Discrète and rates it 9a. Jules Marchaland follows him the same day and secures the first repeat.

What a privilege to be the first to climb this beautiful wall!

Paul Jenft

According to the route, Paul Jenft and Jules Marchaland Romain Noulette. Action Discrète got its name because it is placed on the ground Action Directe im Frankenjura It's soft for its grade, but still a 9a according to both climbers. 

Jules Marchaland in Action Discrète 9A | Image: Jules Marchaland
Jules Marchaland in Action Discrète 9A | Image: Jules Marchaland

The route consists of approximately 25 power-intensive moves. Jules describes it on his Instagram channel as "powerful" and "bouldery." According to Paul, it requires good footwork. With a bit of imagination, Action Discrète could possibly be rated more easily, he also writes.

We're really lucky. This rock is truly impressive. 

Jules Marchaland

Action Discrète's location is not being disclosed at this time. Jules's next trip is to Switzerland. "I want to try everything there," he tells us excitedly.

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1 comment

  1. Is this the new style: climbing a route and making repeats impossible by ignoring the rock? Or is it selfishness, along the lines of: "This field belongs only to us?" Or is it a closed rock, and ignoring the closure will result in further ones?

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