View from Chapelle St. Gras to the climbing area Suets and the Mont Blanc.
Les
Blocs de la region de Chamonix
The bouldertopo of the region around Chamonix describes more than 1000 boulder problems in 19 areas. The local Emmanuel Ratouis included the classic areas as well as many new sectors. Numerous circuits and isolated problems in all grades from easy for children up to high-end problems and the different types of rock limestone, gneiss and granite guarantee varied and interesting bouldering.
The beautiful mountain scenery around the Mont Blanc will make your bouldering trip to an unforgetable experience.
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© Emmanuel Martin |
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Situation:
At the Col de la Colombière between Cluses and Grand-Bornand.
Climate: At
an altitude of 1700-1800 m. Snow in winter.
Rock: Limestone.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
About 150 problems 3b - 7c+ and some projects
3 - 5+ : 86
6a - 6c+ : 45
7a - 7b+ :
9
7c - 7c+ : 2
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At the Col de la Colombière the wildlife is amongst you... |
The situation of the climbing area is amazing, the boulders are just some hundred metres around the corner. |
Situation:
Between Sallanches and Mégève.
Climate: At
an altitude of 700-900 m. Snow in winter.
Rock: Gneiss.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
3 main sectors. About 190 problems 3 - 8a.
3 - 5+ :
65
6a - 6c+ : 87
7a - 7b+ :
32
7c - 8a:
2
All Photos below © Stephan Denys
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Philippe Le Denmat, Féerie pour une autre fois, Fb 7c/8a |
Emmanuel Ratouis and Philippe le Denmat, "Une reglette à l'autre", Fb 7b+ |
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Sébastien, Mr. SOeScalade warming up in a Fb 6a arête |
Situation:
Close to the plateau d'Assy.
Climate: At
an altitude of about 1400 m. South facing, rarely snow longtime.
Hot in summer.
Rock: Limestone.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
About 30 problems 3 - 7c and many projects.
3 - 5+ : 13
6a - 6c+ :
8
7a - 7b+ :
7
7c:
1
Situation:
Close to Les Houches.
Climate: At
an altitude of about 1000 m. Snow in winter.
Rock: Gneiss.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
About 25 problems 4 - 7c.
4 - 5+ :
4
6a - 6c+ :
9
7a - 7b+ :
8
7c :
3
If you are looking for new lines, they will find you everywhere!
Situation:
Close to Chamonix.
Climate: At
an altitude of about 1100 m. Snow in winter.
Rock: Granite.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
2 main sectors. 4 circuits. About 120 problems 3 - 8a+.
3 - 5+ :
58
6a - 6c+ :
39
7a - 7b+ :
14
7c - 8a+:
5
Situation:
Between Chamonix and Argentière.
Climate: At
an altitude of about 1300 m. Snow in winter.
Rock: Granite.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
2 main sectors. About 120 problems 2 - 7c.
2 - 5+ : 34
6a - 6c+ :
60
7a - 7b+ :
17
7c :
3
Situation:
Close to Argentière.
Climate: Best
from April - November. Snow in winter.
Rock: Granite.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
About 30 problems 4 - 8a+. A second sector is in the process of development
4 - 5+ :
7
6a - 6c+ :
13
7a - 7b+ :
8
7c - 8a+: 3
Situation:
At the Col des Montets between Martigny and Chamonix.
Climate: At
an altitude of about 1500 m. Snow in winter.
Rock: Gneiss.
Topo: Les
Blocs de la région de Chamonix.
Boulder problems
3 main sectors. About 100 problems 3 - 7b+.
3 - 5+ : 45
6a - 6c+ :
35
7a - 7b+ :
8
