Alain Robert

Also known as: The French Spiderman

Quick Info

Nationality: FR
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 50 kg
Date of birth: 7th August 1962
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8a+
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Born Robert Alain Philippe.

Alain is famous for his solo climbing, and since the mid 90s his solo climbs of skyscrapers.

References

[1] Alain Robert, l’homme qui joue avec la mort Grimper.com, 10th March 2023 https://www.grimper.com/news-alain-robert-homme-joue-mort

Quick Info

Nationality: FR
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 50 kg
Date of birth: 7th August 1962
Hardest Sport (Worked): 8a+
Social Media

Born Robert Alain Philippe.

Alain is famous for his solo climbing, and since the mid 90s his solo climbs of skyscrapers.

References

[1] Alain Robert, l’homme qui joue avec la mort Grimper.com, 10th March 2023 https://www.grimper.com/news-alain-robert-homme-joue-mort

Podcasts

Pics + Vids

La Nuit du Lézard (8a+)
Added at 06:10 on 15 October 2022
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Ascents

3 recorded ascents.

This timeline is missing some ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown. Use the other tabs to view these ascents.
Year Climb Grade FA Ascent Date
1991 La Nuit du Lézard 8a+ (Solo worked) 1991

After soloing Kommunist, Alex Huber commented that for him this ascent was the most impressive solo ever.

The story goes that Alain almost fell on the low percentage mantle moves, one of his feet slipping off. Photographer Laurent Belluard remembers seeing Alain re-establishing himself and finishing the route like nothing had happened. A couple of German climbers who had been trying the route were speechless. [1]

[1] https://www.thecrag.com/fr/grimper/france/buoux/route/15828259
Climb Grade FA Ascent Date Suggested Grade
La Nuit du Lézard 8a+ (Solo worked) 1991

After soloing Kommunist, Alex Huber commented that for him this ascent was the most impressive solo ever.

The story goes that Alain almost fell on the low percentage mantle moves, one of his feet slipping off. Photographer Laurent Belluard remembers seeing Alain re-establishing himself and finishing the route like nothing had happened. A couple of German climbers who had been trying the route were speechless. [1]

[1] https://www.thecrag.com/fr/grimper/france/buoux/route/15828259
Reve de Papillon 8a (Solo worked)
Polpot 7c (Solo worked)

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