Fontainebleau rock climbing

Fontainebleau
Dave Graham bouldering in Fontainebleau
Map showing the location of Fontainebleau
Map showing the location of Fontainebleau
Location of Fontainebleau in France
Nearest cityParis
Coordinates48°25′N 2°37′E / 48.41°N 2.62°E / 48.41; 2.62
Climbing typeBouldering
Rock typeSandstone

The region around Fontainebleau in France is particularly famous for its concentrated bouldering areas. French alpine climbers practiced bouldering there since the 19th century. It remains today a prime climbing location. It is the biggest and most developed bouldering area in the world,[citation needed] and is where the Fontainebleau grading system originated.