Recorded first ascents per decade. Pick a decade to see its hardest first ascents. Grades are as recorded today, not what was claimed at the time.
373 recorded first ascents.
| Hardest first ascent | Climb | Grade | First ascent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder problem | Slapshot | 8B | Jim Holloway | 1977 |
| Sport route | L'Ange | 7b | Laurent Jacob | 1977 |
| Trad climb | Grand Illusion | E8 | Tony Yaniro | 1979 |