By Gaynor. After several weeks of wet weather (rain, then snow, then rain again) the forecast at the start of the week finally predicted one day that had the potential for some outside climbing. Thursday was the magic day, and it coincided with a blank page in the diary. We monitored the weather all week … Continue reading Climbing at Mont Rome, Burgundy
By Gaynor. I do not particularly enjoy bouldering, but I love climbing at Fontainebleau. Those two statements would normally be considered contradictory considering that Fontainebleau is the Mecca for boulderers. But even scaredy cats like me can have a really good time at Fontainebleau. I am not a brave climber. I like to be securely … Continue reading A scared climbers guide to Fontainebleau
By Jonathan. Over the past 30 years the popularity of climbing has sky-rocketed. An important trigger for this was the development of sport climbing, which began in France in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Since that time the number of sport climbing destinations has grown exponentially. With a constant stream of new and / … Continue reading Climbing in Burgundy – Escaping the heat at Geligny
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