Classics

In 1946, René Ferlet made the first ascent. La Marie-Rose is probably the most famous boulder in Fontainebleau. The crux move involves a long reach to a small hold before finishing on a flat, sloping top-out. Do not underestimate this route, it is quite hard especially for smaller climbers. The route is also known for the failed flash attempt by Adam Ondra.

Le Toit du Cul de Chien is a line through a roof, first ascended in 1977. The crux is a chipped 2 finger pocket under the roof. You need a few crash pads for this one but there is a good chance you'll find other people trying the boulder as well.

Hard sloper route first ascended by Jacky Godoffe. Good weather conditions are a must. It starts with a dyno into a sloper hold and then continues with just more slopers.

La Joker is a challenging bouldering route located in the Cuvier area. With a difficulty grade of "FB7a," this route offers a thrilling climbing experience on a wall surface. Positioned as the 13th route on the White circuit, La Joker is part of the legendary boulder named Marie Rose, which features a total of 17 routes. The topo image provides a visual guide for the general climbing direction, while the related video serves as an inspirational resource for beta techniques. Prepare to test your skills and push your limits on this formidable bouldering problem.

This famous dyno is between a very good ledge and the top of the boulder, 2 meters and 60 centimeters between the two, nothing in between. The best beta is either starting with one foot on the ledge, either stomping it later in the move. It is a very particular and specific move and it can indeed be subjectively much easier than many other 8a's, for the few having the necessary body type and skills. For the average climber, however, it is simply impossible or damn hard. Apparently, one needs to have really fast and explosive legs, good dynamic balance and very good coordination (all things that make you good at dynos in general). Height is not strictly necessary, but it can help a lot. Many good, even very strong climbers won't be able to do it, and this is the reason for the 8a grade.