Routen als sport in Les Alpilles

1st bolt quite high. You may use the first bolt of the line left of you. So you have 10 bolts.

Overhanging line

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+.

First female 7c+ by Catherine Destivelle (1985)

Third 8b of the world