The first 7C in the forest.
L’Abbé Résina is said to be the original name, however it appears in Jacky Godoffe's 1993 guide as just La Bérézina. A typical Bleausard word-play, La Bérézina in French is a synonym for complete disaster or catastrophic failure, referring to the disastrous retreat of Napoleon’s army from Russia, where huge losses occurred crossing the river Berezina – a name which continues the theme of the neighbouring Le Carnage (7B+). L’Abbé Résina meanwhile, translates roughly as 'The Abbot of Resin', no doubt referring to the 'pof' pine resin product widely used at the time to improve stickiness on Fontainebleau's slopey holds.
4 successful ascents recorded.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Richard | Boulder | worked | 1983 | ||
| First ascent. | ||||
| Jacky Godoffe | Boulder | worked | 1983 | ||
| Second ascent. | ||||
References[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017 |
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| Dany Riche | Boulder | worked | 1993 | ||
| First female ascent. | ||||
| Jerry Moffatt | Boulder | worked | |||