Chouca | 8a+ Sport route at Buoux

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Added 29th December 2020. Last updated 17th September 2024.

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Chris Sharma
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Lynn Hill
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Jerry Moffatt
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Ascents

10 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Antoine Le Menestrel Lead | worked 1984
First ascent.
Ben Moon Lead | worked 1985
Third ascent.
Catherine Destivelle Lead | worked 1988
First female ascent.

With this ascent Catherine became the first woman to climb 8a+.
John Welford Lead | worked Before 1st Jan 1991

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192
Mark Pretty Lead | worked Before 1st Jan 1991

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192
Chris Sharma Lead | flash 1998

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CwLxAx5vpLZ/?img_index=2
Adam Ondra Lead | onsight 2005
Martin Atkinson Lead | worked
Third ascent?

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ukc/supercool_duncan_drake_versus_martin_atkinson-493019?v=1#x6743460
Jerry Moffatt Lead | worked

References

[1] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/2416302841769210

[2] https://www.facebook.com/climbing.in.the.80s/photos/a.270388289694020/1444484248951079
Lynn Hill Lead | worked