Nationality: | FR |
Date of birth: | 24th July 1960 |
Hardest Sport (Worked): | 8a+ |
Hardest Trad (Worked): | E5 |
[1] Bouldering in the Valgaudemar Valley age 13 https://www.instagram.com/p/CUMwOm8DTkX/
[2] Climbing in Mali https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N70DLM8Az_8
[3] Interview with UKClimbing.com, March 2024 https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/catherine_destivelle_-_rock_queen-15666
5 recorded ascents.
Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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1988 | Chouca | 8a+ | Lead | worked | 1988 |
First female ascent.
The first woman to climb 8a+. |
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Reve de Papillon | 8a | Lead | worked | 1988 | |
1989 | ||||
1990 | ||||
1991 | ||||
1992 | The 1938 Route | ED2 | Solo | onsight | 1992 |
First female ascent.
In winter! References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/catherine_destivelle_-_rock_queen-15666 |
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1993 | ||||
1994 | ||||
1995 | ||||
1996 | ||||
1997 | East Face Route | E1 | Solo | 1997 |
References |
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1998 | ||||
1999 | Hasse-Brandler | E5 | Rope Solo | worked | 25th Jun 1999 |
Climbed over 2 days starting on the 25th June 1999 and finishing on the 26th June. Unclear whether it was a free solo or a rope/aid solo. References |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Chouca | 8a+ | Lead | worked | 1988 | |
First female ascent.
The first woman to climb 8a+. |
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Reve de Papillon | 8a | Lead | worked | 1988 |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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Hasse-Brandler | E5 | Rope Solo | worked | 25th Jun 1999 | |
Climbed over 2 days starting on the 25th June 1999 and finishing on the 26th June. Unclear whether it was a free solo or a rope/aid solo. References |
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East Face Route | E1 | Solo | 1997 | |
References |
Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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The 1938 Route | ED2 | Solo | onsight | 1992 | |
First female ascent.
In winter! References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/catherine_destivelle_-_rock_queen-15666 |