Maginot Line | 8c Sport route at Volx

France / Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Quick Info

Grade 8c
Type Sport route
Crag Volx
Country France 🇫🇷
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Ben Moon (Nov 1989)
Recorded repeats 7

Quick Info

Grade 8c
Type Sport route
Crag Volx
Country France 🇫🇷
Rock type Limestone
History
First ascent Ben Moon (Nov 1989)
Recorded repeats 7
Also known as Le Plafond. See also Le Super Plafond.
Contributors
24 contributions since 26th February 2021.
7 contributions since 1st August 2025.

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Ascents

8 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Ben returned in 1991 to run some laps on the route

Second ascent.

Edlinger found an easier sequence with a crafty heel-toe.

References

[1] Mountain 133, page 13 /library/11117/mountain-133

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192

References

[1] The Power of Climbing (1991) by David Jones, page 192

Didier Raboutou Lead | worked 1992

The first time an 8c was climbed in a day.

References

[1] https://www.climbingclubsouthaustralia.asn.au/bolfa/February-2006.pdf

Dai Koyamada Lead | worked Sep 1996

It is unclear whether this ascent happened.