L'Alchimiste | 8B+ Boulder problem at Apremont

France / Île-de-France / Seine-et-Marne

Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Apremont
Country France 🇫🇷
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Nalle Hukkataival (5th Mar 2015)
Recorded repeats 8

Quick Info

Grade 8B+
Type Boulder problem
Crag Apremont
Country France 🇫🇷
Rock type Sandstone
History
First ascent Nalle Hukkataival (5th Mar 2015)
Recorded repeats 8

First climbed by Marc le Menestrel in 1996 before a hold broke. Re-ascended by Nalle Hukkataival in 2015 via a minor variation in line, finishing slightly right. Original line re-ascended by Charles Albert in 2016.

Contributors
57 contributions since 23rd December 2020.
19 contributions since 8th August 2025.
ben
2 contributions since 20th October 2026.

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Ascents

9 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

First re-ascent after holds had broken, via a minor variation in line

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/z3Jp2fyEhM

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpqSruvP_U8

Left hand exit following original line

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2016/01/lalchimiste_original_by_charles_albert-70233

Lucas Ménégatti Boulder | worked 7th Feb 2016
1 session.

Left hand line, right foot shoe

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/reel/Clovw0yDFR-/

3 sessions.