South of France Archives

Stefano Ghisolfi projects 9c-Route bibliography

A few days ago Stefano Ghisolfi went to the French sport climbing mecca of Céüse. His goal: to try the 9c route bibliography.

First ascent by Alexander Megos: Et pour quelques dégaines de plus (9a +)

During a short stay at the foot of Mount Ventoux, Alexander Megos scored numerous routes and opened a new 9a + line: Et pour quelques dégaines de plus.

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Is Le Bombé Bleu the hardest route in the world?

In the French climbing area Buoux there is an impressive route that has not been conquered for decades: Le Bombé Bleu. Some have tried their hand at the imposing line: Ben Moon, Fred Rouhling or Chris Sharma. And now Lucien Martinez, Anatole Bosio and Charles Albert.

Adam Ondra's holiday schedule? Climb hard routes onsight

Adam Ondra climbs six routes in the upper eighth French grade in southern France, four of them onsight. That and more on LACRUX.

Seb Bouin on the climbing history and probably the most exposed route of the Verdon Gorge

The Verdon Gorge in the south of France is one of the most impressive climbing areas in the world. Top climber Seb Bouin introduces the area.

Video: Sébastien Bouin climbs Les yeux plus gros que l'antre (9a + / b)

In spring, Sébastien Bouin succeeded in the first ascent of the route Les yeux plus gros que l'antre (LACRUX reported). A video of the inspection has recently been released ...

Seb Bouin commits the fourth 9b in France

The French climber Seb Bouin succeeds in the first ascent of his long-term project Les yeux plus gros que l'antre (9a + / 9b). The approximately 70 meter long route near Russan ...