| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chouca | 8a+ | Lead | worked | 1988 | |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasse-Brandler | E5 | Rope Solo | worked | 25th Jun 1999 | |
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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 |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 1938 Route | ED2 | Solo | onsight | 1992 | |
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First female ascent.
In winter! References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/catherine_destivelle_-_rock_queen-15666 |
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