Keyword: Fontainebleau

It couldn't get more absurd: A 19-year-old firefighter from France has confessed to starting the fire in the Fontainebleau forest. The fire is now under control, but not yet completely extinguished. It could take decades for Paris's "green lung" to recover.

A devastating forest fire in the Île-de-France region has destroyed approximately one-fifth of the Fontainebleau forest. Around 1.000 people have had to leave their homes, and the world-famous bouldering area will remain closed until further notice. Authorities have not ruled out arson as the cause.

French barefoot climber Charles Albert has awarded the grade 9A to a project for the third time with "Charlatan" in Fontainebleau. Will he maintain it this time?

No climbing discipline is booming as much as bouldering. Time for a look back at the roots of this trendy sport and Olympic discipline.

Europe is not only the cradle of modern bouldering – it also boasts arguably the most numerous and diverse bouldering areas. Here's an overview of our top 7 spots with all the information you need about the best season, selection, and local features.

Climbing is international—but the rating of routes and boulders in different regions of the world is anything but uniform. We've examined the various systems to give you an overview.

Bouldering isn't just booming in gyms – with these rules of conduct and tips, you can help make bouldering on rock safe and sustainable for people and nature.

You can't get more Fontainebleau in one boulder: Adam Ondra takes on the legendary sloper line Imothep Assis, a potential 9A+.