Routen als sport in Les Alpilles

Back in the 80s, this slab was hailed as one of the hardest climbs in the world.

In 1986, the climbing scene in France included some of the world's strongest climbers. Marc Le Menestrel established the route but after making several attempts he was unable to redpoint. Only in 1989 did another Frenchman, Didier Raboutou, finally send what would become one of the very first 8b+.

Third 8b of the world

First female 7c+ by Catherine Destivelle (1985)