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2 France 3430 22nd May 2025 – 29th August 2026 32 13 0 172 326
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2121 19th June 2026 19:45:56 UTC Mono climber Alain Ghersen notes_pretty
Before
<p>Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.</p> <p>In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with <a href="/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)" rel="noopener noreferrer">Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)</a> in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with <a href="/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Aplat Du Gain</a> (now 8A). In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]</p> <p>However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling:</p> <blockquote> <p>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.</p> <p>In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: “In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.”</p> <p>In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017</p> <p>[2] OTE Guide, 1997</p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/</a></p>
After
<p>Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.</p> <p>In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with <a href="/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)" rel="noopener noreferrer">Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)</a> in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with <a href="/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Aplat Du Gain</a> (now 8A) in 1988. In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]</p> <p>However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling:</p> <blockquote> <p>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.</p> <p>In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: “In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.”</p> <p>In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017</p> <p>[2] OTE Guide, 1997</p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/</a></p>
2122 19th June 2026 19:45:56 UTC Mono climber Alain Ghersen notes
Before
Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines. In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with [Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)](/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)) in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with [L'Aplat Du Gain](/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain) (now 8A). In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2] However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling: >Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism. >In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: >“In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.” >In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1] ### References [1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017 [2] OTE Guide, 1997 [3] [https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/)
After
Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines. In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with [Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)](/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)) in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with [L'Aplat Du Gain](/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain) (now 8A) in 1988. In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2] However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling: >Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism. >In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: >“In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.” >In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1] ### References [1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017 [2] OTE Guide, 1997 [3] [https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/)
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Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.

-In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with [Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)](/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)) in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with [L'Aplat Du Gain](/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain) (now 8A). In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]
+In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with [Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)](/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)) in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with [L'Aplat Du Gain](/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain) (now 8A) in 1988. In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]

However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling:
2123 19th June 2026 19:45:16 UTC Mono climber Alain Ghersen notes
Before
Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines. >Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism. >In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: >“In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.” >In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1] In 1987, Ghersen succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2] ### References [1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017 [2] OTE Guide, 1997 [3] [https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/)
After
Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines. In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with [Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)](/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)) in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with [L'Aplat Du Gain](/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain) (now 8A). In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2] However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling: >Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism. >In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: >“In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.” >In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1] ### References [1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017 [2] OTE Guide, 1997 [3] [https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/)
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Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.
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+In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with [Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)](/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)) in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with [L'Aplat Du Gain](/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain) (now 8A). In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]
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+However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling:

>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.

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>In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1]

-In 1987, Ghersen succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]
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[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017
2124 19th June 2026 19:45:16 UTC Mono climber Alain Ghersen notes_pretty
Before
<p>Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.</p> <blockquote> <p>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.</p> <p>In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: “In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.”</p> <p>In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>In 1987, Ghersen succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017</p> <p>[2] OTE Guide, 1997</p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/</a></p>
After
<p>Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.</p> <p>In bouldering he established the first 7C+ in the forest with <a href="/climb/3392/le-surplomb-de-la-mée-(pre-break)" rel="noopener noreferrer">Le Surplomb de la Mée (Pre-Break)</a> in 1983, and had a claim to the first 8A+ with <a href="/climb/5559/l'aplat-du-gain" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Aplat Du Gain</a> (now 8A). In 1987, he succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]</p> <p>However, his alpine achievements are even more mind-boggling:</p> <blockquote> <p>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.</p> <p>In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: “In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.”</p> <p>In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017</p> <p>[2] OTE Guide, 1997</p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/</a></p>
2125 19th June 2026 19:41:06 UTC Mono ascent Alain Ghersen's ascent of Bérézina-Carnage ascent_dt_start
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2126 19th June 2026 19:41:06 UTC Mono ascent Alain Ghersen's ascent of Bérézina-Carnage ascent_dt_end
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2127 19th June 2026 19:40:12 UTC Mono climb Bérézina-Carnage Variation Of
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2128 19th June 2026 19:38:01 UTC Mono climber Alain Ghersen notes
Before
Boulderer and alpinist. >Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism. >In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: >“In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.” >In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1] In 1987, Ghersen succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2] ### References [1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017 [2] OTE Guide, 1997 [3] [https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/)
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Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines. >Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism. >In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: >“In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.” >In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1] In 1987, Ghersen succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2] ### References [1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017 [2] OTE Guide, 1997 [3] [https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/)
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-Boulderer and alpinist.
+Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.

>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.
2129 19th June 2026 19:38:01 UTC Mono climber Alain Ghersen notes_pretty
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<p>Boulderer and alpinist.</p> <blockquote> <p>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.</p> <p>In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: “In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.”</p> <p>In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>In 1987, Ghersen succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017</p> <p>[2] OTE Guide, 1997</p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/">https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/</a></p>
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<p>Prolific Bleausard boulderer and alpinist, breaking new ground in both disciplines.</p> <blockquote> <p>Another champion of Bleau and beyond in the 1980s: Alain Ghersen. His personal obsession was to statically climb every move that others tackled dynamically. No more dynos — a technique commonly used in Bleau on boulders where bad falls are unlikely. Unlike Jérôme Jean-Charles, Alain Ghersen — now a mountain guide and instructor at ENSA — is a world-class alpinist. His solo ascents in the Mont Blanc massif, especially his link-ups in the late 1980s, left a lasting mark on the history of alpinism.</p> <p>In an unpublished profile of Pierre Allain ('Pierre Allain, or the Prevalence of Pleasure, April 2015'), Alain Ghersen recounts a baroque link-up from the summer of 1987: a Paris–Bleau–Saussois–Chamonix journey starting from one of the most renowned routes in the forest, Le Carnage at Bas-Cuvier. Alain Ghersen: “In just over 40 hours, I linked together ascents of Carnage (7B) in Bleau, Bidule (8a+) in Saussois, and the full Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc — all solo.”</p> <p>In the summer of 1990, Alain Ghersen once again demonstrated the extraordinary technique and endurance he had developed in Bleau on its most extreme circuits. Solo, without any self-belaying, and in a single continuous push, Ghersen climbed the Directe Américaine on the Drus, the Walker Spur on the Grandes Jorasses, and the full Peuterey Ridge. Three historic, major alpine routes — it’s hard to top that. [1]</p> </blockquote> <p>In 1987, Ghersen succeeded in climbing all problems in Fontainebleau graded 7A or above. [2]</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Modica, Godoffe, 'Fontainebleau: 100 ans d'escalade', p.232, Les Editions Mont Blanc, 2017</p> <p>[2] OTE Guide, 1997</p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzw88ZNrZ2/</a></p>
2130 19th June 2026 16:20:54 UTC Mono climber Jacky Godoffe notes_pretty
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<p>A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.</p> <p>In 1984, his ascent of <a href="/climb/1250/c'était-demain" rel="noopener noreferrer">C'Était Demain</a> (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after <a href="/climb/979/l'abbé-résina" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Abbé Résina</a> (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by <a href="/climber/503/dave-graham" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Graham</a>.</p> <p>In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade.</p> <p>Godoffe:</p> <blockquote> <p>Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 <a href="https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview</a></p> <p>[2] Bleau <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm</a></p>
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<p>A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.</p> <p>In 1984, his ascent of <a href="/climb/1250/c'était-demain" rel="noopener noreferrer">C'Était Demain</a> (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after <a href="/climb/979/l'abbé-résina" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Abbé Résina</a> (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by <a href="/climber/503/dave-graham" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Graham</a>.</p> <p>In 1993 he established <a href="/climb/792/fatman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fatman</a>, a contender for the first 8B, whilst his relentless pursuit of quality and difficulty saw him projecting what would later become <a href="/climb/109/the-big-island" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Big Island</a> (8C) – a climb that eventually eluded him.</p> <p>In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade.</p> <p>Godoffe:</p> <blockquote> <p>Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 <a href="https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview</a></p> <p>[2] Bleau <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm</a></p>
2131 19th June 2026 16:20:54 UTC Mono climber Jacky Godoffe notes
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A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces. In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham). In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade. Godoffe: > Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1] ### References [1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 [https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview](https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview) [2] Bleau [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU) [3] [http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm](http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm)
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A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces. In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham). In 1993 he established [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman), a contender for the first 8B, whilst his relentless pursuit of quality and difficulty saw him projecting what would later become [The Big Island](/climb/109/the-big-island) (8C) – a climb that eventually eluded him. In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade. Godoffe: > Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1] ### References [1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 [https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview](https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview) [2] Bleau [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU) [3] [http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm](http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm)
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A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.

In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham).
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+In 1993 he established [Fatman](/climb/792/fatman), a contender for the first 8B, whilst his relentless pursuit of quality and difficulty saw him projecting what would later become [The Big Island](/climb/109/the-big-island) (8C) – a climb that eventually eluded him.

In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade.
2132 19th June 2026 16:16:45 UTC Mono climber Jacky Godoffe notes
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A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe has established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces. In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham). In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade. Godoffe: > Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1] ### References [1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 [https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview](https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview) [2] Bleau [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU) [3] [http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm](http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm)
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A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces. In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham). In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade. Godoffe: > Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1] ### References [1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 [https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview](https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview) [2] Bleau [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU) [3] [http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm](http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm)
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-A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe has established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.
+A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.

In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham).
2133 19th June 2026 16:16:45 UTC Mono climber Jacky Godoffe notes_pretty
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<p>A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe has established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.</p> <p>In 1984, his ascent of <a href="/climb/1250/c'était-demain" rel="noopener noreferrer">C'Était Demain</a> (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after <a href="/climb/979/l'abbé-résina" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Abbé Résina</a> (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by <a href="/climber/503/dave-graham" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Graham</a>.</p> <p>In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade.</p> <p>Godoffe:</p> <blockquote> <p>Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 <a href="https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview</a></p> <p>[2] Bleau <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm</a></p>
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<p>A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.</p> <p>In 1984, his ascent of <a href="/climb/1250/c'était-demain" rel="noopener noreferrer">C'Était Demain</a> (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after <a href="/climb/979/l'abbé-résina" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Abbé Résina</a> (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by <a href="/climber/503/dave-graham" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Graham</a>.</p> <p>In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade.</p> <p>Godoffe:</p> <blockquote> <p>Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 <a href="https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview</a></p> <p>[2] Bleau <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm</a></p>
2134 19th June 2026 16:16:03 UTC Mono climber Jacky Godoffe featurable
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2135 19th June 2026 16:15:25 UTC Mono climber Jacky Godoffe notes
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Bleausard, legend. > Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1] ### References [1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 [https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview](https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview) [2] Bleau [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU) [3] [http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm](http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm)
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A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe has established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces. In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham). In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade. Godoffe: > Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1] ### References [1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 [https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview](https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview) [2] Bleau [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU) [3] [http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm](http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm)
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+In 1984, his ascent of [C'Était Demain](/climb/1250/c'était-demain) (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after [L'Abbé Résina](/climb/979/l'abbé-résina) (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by [Dave Graham](/climber/503/dave-graham).
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+In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade.
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> Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1]
2136 19th June 2026 16:15:25 UTC Mono climber Jacky Godoffe notes_pretty
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<p>Bleausard, legend.</p> <blockquote> <p>Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 <a href="https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview">https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview</a></p> <p>[2] Bleau <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm">http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm</a></p>
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<p>A pioneer of hard bouldering in Fontainebleau, throughout the 1980s and '90s, Godoffe has established dozens of the forest's classic modern testpieces.</p> <p>In 1984, his ascent of <a href="/climb/1250/c'était-demain" rel="noopener noreferrer">C'Était Demain</a> (8A) set a new level for bouldering in Europe. Coming just a year after <a href="/climb/979/l'abbé-résina" rel="noopener noreferrer">L'Abbé Résina</a> (7C), the climb was a significant step up in difficulty. Essentially comprising just two hard moves, it is still regarded as a hard 8A and may have only been flashed once, by <a href="/climber/503/dave-graham" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dave Graham</a>.</p> <p>In the early '00s, Godoffe pioneered the art of indoor routesetting. His books on the subject are essential reading for those in the trade.</p> <p>Godoffe:</p> <blockquote> <p>Success in climbing is just the tip of the iceberg. The most important thing for me is how to deal with such an important passion and also the rest of life. I am lucky to have had 5 children, and none of them never ever climbed, so at home at least I'm just a human trying to surf on the waves of life. This is a way harder than the most difficult boulder I ever climbed. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] Interview in The Project Magazine, 2017 <a href="https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.theprojectmagazine.com/features/2017/5/13/jacky-godoffe-interview</a></p> <p>[2] Bleau <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIreNKro7QU</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.grimporama.com/francais/bleau/itw/bl_jg-interview.htm</a></p>
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