1+ day Bouldering in Fontainebleau, France
Join rock climbing instructor Ivan for a fantastic bouldering adventure in the Fontainebleau forest, near Paris, France for one or more days.
Private
+1 Days
All year
High
All levels
Highlights
* Enjoy some great bouldering in the Fontainebleau forest with personalized guidance by a certified local guide.
* Spend a day out in nature, learning to appreaciate the forest and the rocks through all of your senses.
* Perfect for beginners that are just starting out or experienced climbers looking to improve.
Description
Fontainebleau is located just 60km away in Paris and boasts a stunning forest that is renowned for its cultural relevance, nature preservation, and amazing boulders. On this full-day trip, which can be shortened to a half-day or extended to more days, I will show you the best boulders for your skill level while helping you advance and connect with your surroundings.
Along with being a lot of fun, and wonderfully scenic, this adventure is also very educational. If you are a beginner, I will spend a great deal of time sharing with you the basics keeping your safety and the preservation of the environment in mind. If you have prior bouldering experience, I will also help you improve on your existing skills and techniques ensuring that by the end of the trip you will be a better climber than you were when the trip started. I only offer private guidance, so my attention will be focused on you and on offering you a unique approach to the beautiful Fontainbleau forest.
I incorporate knowledge from the Feldenkrais method, which works on movement, posture, and breathing, to help improve your movement on the rocks. Additionally, I also aim at helping you connect with the natural environment of the forest and to take the necessary measures to preserve the rocks.
While this trip is open to people of all skill levels, due to its physical nature, participants should be in good physical condition.
Fontainebleau is one of the best places in the world to practice bouldering, and offers a different experience every time you visit, any time of the year. So If you would like to enjoy it for yourself, just send me a request. I look forward to guiding you!
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Crash pads
Price details
The price listed is for private guiding. There is also a half-day version of this trip and the price is 60 Euros per hour.
In addition to the guiding fee, the price also includes necessary climbing gear including crashpads.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Shoes, chalk, snacks.
FAQs
Before/after the guided bouldering tour with you, we wish to climb by ourselves. Is it possible to rent crash pads in Fontainebleau?
Yes, it’s possible. You can rent crashpads at:
- the “Karma” climbing gym in Fontainebleau
- “S'Cape Fontainebleau” sport’s shop in Fontainebleau
- “Le Rempart” climbing gym in Vert-Saint-Denis
For the day that you'll spend with the guide, he'll bring the crashpad (s) you'll need, as well as the chalk.
Is it possible to join a group?
There are no groups available for full-day tours. However, there are a few group options for ½-day sessions during the summer. You can find more information here https://www.explore-share.com/trip/fontainebleau-rock-climbing-bouldering/
Where is the meeting point?
If you don’t have a car, you can meet the guide either at the train station of Fontainebleau-Avon or the one of Bois-le-Roi (30min ride from Paris, “Gare de Lyon”). It will depend on where we’ll go bouldering.
If you have a car, you'll meet him close to the bouldering site, which he'll decide based on your climbing experience, your wishes for this bouldering day together, and the weather/temperatures.
What should I bring with me for this bouldering day together?
You should have with you:
- your climbing shoes
- comfortable clothes suitable to climb with what the weather forecast says
- water
- food/snacks.
The guide will take care of bringing the crash pads and the chalk.
If you don't have climbing shoes, worry not! The 'Karma' climbing gym, located just 2 minutes away from the train station, offers rental shoes. Your guide can make a quick stop there before starting the bouldering session.
Is it possible to come with children?
Absolutely. The guide will choose the boulders you will climb based on their climbing level, their ages and wishes. The guide loves instructing the kids.
How can I come to Fontainebleau from Paris?
You can come by train from Paris, you’ll need to stop either at the "Fontainebleau-Avon" station or the one of "Bois-le-Roi". It is an approximately 30-min ride from Paris (from Gare de Lyon). Your guide will pick you up there.
You can of course come by car as well. It's the easier and the most flexible.
What happens if the weather forecast turns bad?
If the guide considers that the weather won’t allow you to climb safely, he'll try to change the day, based on your availabilities and his. You could also go and climb indoor in the climbing gym of Fontainebleau or one of the gyms in Paris (you’ll need to cover the entrance fee). If these alternatives are not possible, you’ll get a refund.
Is it possible to climb for 1/2-day, instead of a full day?
Yes, of course. You’ll find the details for the 1/2 day tour here: https://www.explore-share.com/trip/half-day-bouldering-in-fontainebleau-near-paris/. You'll be bouldering for 3 hours during the 1/2-day tour, and 6 hours during the full-day tour.
We can also plan a multi-day bouldering tour.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.80
(256)
Mountain Guide
Gauthier and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Anabelle, Andrea, Andrej, Claire, Christophe, Daniel, Elis, Enrico, Etienne, François, Guillaume, Ivan, Jessy, Julia, Mathis, Mitja, Olivier, and Robin) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Europe.
Whether you wish to climb some of the best mountains in the Alps or go on an exciting bouldering adventure in Fontainbleau, among other amazing options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.
Gauthier will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
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Languages
| Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about this trip
Mark
5.00
We had a great day with Leo. He drove us to a spot with many problems from easy to hard. He was super supportive and positive and gave excellent coaching and climbing advice. He didn't just give beta but really worked with us on the subtle techniques necessary at Fontainebleau.
Jemma
5.00
We had an amazing time bouldering in Fontainebleau our guide went above and beyond. He made us feel very safe while climbing and was very nice. Would definitely recommend. Can’t wait to go back.
Michael
5.00
Excellent accompagnement, aussi bien avant la journée par mail, que le jour même. Yvan nous a amené à un site magnifique, et a prodigué d'excellents conseils à mon fils. Nous avons passé une excellente journée
Robert
5.00
We had a really fantastic day of bouldering in Fontainebleau with our guide Ivan. He is very experienced and knows the region well. He showed us great boulders and routes that we would not have found on our own, and kept a good pace to keep us going for the full six hours.
Darren
5.00
Leo was brilliant, engaging with kids and always asked what we wanted. Top bloke all round
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