Essential Fontainebleau : A Stone Country Bouldering Guide

A full-colour guide to the best bouldering in the forest of Fontainebleau in France, the most popular world bouldering venue. Fontainebleau enjoys its reputation as the heart of world bouldering, visited by tens of thousands of boulderers every year. This pocket guide is designed to appeal to all and travels around this famous forest, mapping the best bouldering with annotated photographs to help climbers get the most out of their visit, highlighting the benchmark boulder problems and circuit classics. Each area is given an overview followed by photographs of the boulders with the classic lines marked out, with brief descriptions guiding you through the secrets of each problem. Over 300 carefully chosen problems are described, mainly in the accessible grade ranges to appeal to the travelling boulderer. Clear and concise maps help guide you around the forest, whether by car or on foot, and tips for a successful visit are included throughout.