Le Bidule | 8a+ Sport route at Le Saussois

France / Bourgogne-Franche-Comté / Yonne
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The first 8a+ in France.

Contributors
TdG
10 contributions since 1st September 2025.
remus
8 contributions since 3rd April 2021.

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Ascents

4 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

References

[1] The 8th Grade - Ten Years of Free Climbing in France
Jerry Moffatt Lead | worked 1984

In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.

A really hard route for the time!

References

[1] https://youtu.be/Tl0lJTjLjlY?t=390