Le Minimum | 8b+ Sport route at Buoux

France / Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / Vaucluse

Fourth 8b+ in the world, but an important foot hold for the crux move has broken. Before the break it was probably a solid 8b+, but for modern ascentionists it may be more 8c

Contributors
remus
9 contributions since 26th February 2021.
apurdy
4 contributions since 7th February 2026.

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Ascents

5 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Marc Le Menestrel Lead | worked 1986
First ascent.
Third ascent.
Didier Raboutou Lead | worked 1987

An early repeat. Over the space of 9 days Ben climbed the three hardest routes in France at the time: La Rage de Vivre, Le Minimum and Le Spectre du Sur-Mutant.

Patrick Edlinger Lead | worked 1989