Nationality: | BE |
Date of birth: | 2nd August 1993 |
Hardest Sport (Worked): | 9a+ |
Hardest Sport (Onsight): | 8c |
Hardest Sport (Flash): | 8c |
Hardest Trad (Worked): | E12 |
Hardest Trad (Flash): | E10 |
[1] Interview with Lucien Martinez on the 100 7A challenge in Fontainebleau, 2024 https://www.grimper.com/news-les-100-7a-aventure-xxl-facon-bleausarde
16 recorded ascents.
Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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2019 | The Nose | 8b+ | Lead | ground up | 2019 |
Notably Seb climbed the route ground up, whereas most ascentionists would abseil in from the top to work the hardest pitches (The Great Roof and Changing Corners) before going from the ground for an attempt. |
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2020 | Speed Intégrale | 9a | Lead | worked | 2020 |
Super Crackinette | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Nov 2020 | |
2021 | Mind Control | 8c | Lead | flash | Mar 2021 |
References |
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Arco Iris | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Jul 2021 | |
Second ascent.
References |
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Estado Crítico | 9a | Lead | worked | Oct 2021 | |
References |
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2022 | El Niño | 8a+ | Lead | ground up | Apr 2022 |
An extremely impressive ascent. Seb had never been on the route before and came very close to onsighting it, taking a fall on the last hard pitch. References |
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2023 | La Rambla Extension | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Jan 2023 |
References |
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La Reina Mora | 9a | Lead | worked | Jan 2023 | |
References |
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Le Voyage | E10 | Lead | flash | 11th Apr 2023 | |
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/sebastien_berthe_on_flashing_le_voyage_e10_7a-15132 |
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Rayu | 8c | Alternate Leads | flash | Aug 2023 | |
Seb and partner Siebe Vanhee swapped leads, with Seb flashing all his pitches including the crux 8c pitch. References |
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Ajo Crudo | 8c | Lead | onsight | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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Orbayu | 8c | Lead | worked | 25th Aug 2023 | |
In a day, and Seb's first day on the route! References |
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Beyond | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 23rd Dec 2023 | |
Third ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C1pRIoANxuG/ [2] https://www.grimper.com/news-beyond-9a-seb-berthe-pic-saint-loup |
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2024 | Bon Voyage | E12 | Lead | worked | 19th Mar 2024 |
Belayed by James Taylor. 8 sessions.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C4-cDCktU1p/ [3] https://www.8a.nu/news/sebastien-berthe-repeats-trad-test-piece-bon-voyage-iaaed |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Super Crackinette | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Nov 2020 | |
La Rambla Extension | 9a+ | Lead | worked | Jan 2023 | |
References |
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Beyond | 9a+ | Lead | worked | 23rd Dec 2023 | 9a+ (soft) |
Third ascent.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C1pRIoANxuG/ [2] https://www.grimper.com/news-beyond-9a-seb-berthe-pic-saint-loup |
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Speed Intégrale | 9a | Lead | worked | 2020 | |
Estado Crítico | 9a | Lead | worked | Oct 2021 | |
References |
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La Reina Mora | 9a | Lead | worked | Jan 2023 | |
References |
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Arco Iris | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Jul 2021 | |
Second ascent.
References |
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Mind Control | 8c | Lead | flash | Mar 2021 | |
References |
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Rayu | 8c | Alternate Leads | flash | Aug 2023 | |
Seb and partner Siebe Vanhee swapped leads, with Seb flashing all his pitches including the crux 8c pitch. References |
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Ajo Crudo | 8c | Lead | onsight | Aug 2023 | |
References |
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Orbayu | 8c | Lead | worked | 25th Aug 2023 | |
In a day, and Seb's first day on the route! References |
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Razorblade | 8c | Lead | worked | ||
References |
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The Nose | 8b+ | Lead | ground up | 2019 | |
Notably Seb climbed the route ground up, whereas most ascentionists would abseil in from the top to work the hardest pitches (The Great Roof and Changing Corners) before going from the ground for an attempt. |
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El Niño | 8a+ | Lead | ground up | Apr 2022 | |
An extremely impressive ascent. Seb had never been on the route before and came very close to onsighting it, taking a fall on the last hard pitch. References |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Bon Voyage | E12 | Lead | worked | 19th Mar 2024 | |
Belayed by James Taylor. 8 sessions.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C4-cDCktU1p/ [3] https://www.8a.nu/news/sebastien-berthe-repeats-trad-test-piece-bon-voyage-iaaed |
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Le Voyage | E10 | Lead | flash | 11th Apr 2023 | |
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/sebastien_berthe_on_flashing_le_voyage_e10_7a-15132 |
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