L'Éléphant is a popular area. It's quite open with a sandy ground. During the summer on a sunny day it will get hot. Some boulders are quite high and the circuits are hard to read (2022). Maybe not the best choice for beginners but there are easy problems, you just have to look a little bit to find them. It's great for families - there are often kids playing in the sand. You're not allowed to climb the L'Éléphant boulder - still an impressive sight. The area quickly dries after rainfall, but be aware that some holds are fragile and have a greater risk of breaking when wet. The walk from the parking spots is short.
After a hot day climbing at L'Éléphant, make sure to jump into the Loing at Grez-sur-Loing.
