The Big Five

The Big Five are five problems in the Cuvier Rempart area of Fontainebleau. While the problems were not the hardest around when they were established, they represented a high level and together presented a stern challenge in a modern, powerful style.

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5 entries on the list.

Climb Grade Crag First Ascent
1 Big Boss 7C Cuvier Rempart Jacky Godoffe, 1980s
2 Big Golden 7C+ Cuvier Rempart Olivier Carrière,
3 Tristesse 7C Cuvier Rempart Jacky Godoffe,
4 Fourmis Rouge 7C Cuvier Rempart Jacky Godoffe, 1990s
5 Atrésie 8A Cuvier Rempart Pierre Gonzales,