Official Evolv TEST&DEMO center
Nestled just 50km south of Paris, Fontainebleau (or simply "Font" to those in the know) stands as the undisputed birthplace of modern bouldering. This ancient forest cradles thousands of pristine sandstone boulders, sculpted over millions of years by primordial seas and patient erosion into perfect climbing canvases.
Unlike anywhere else on Earth, Font offers over 20,000 problems across all difficulty grades, from beginner-friendly slabs to legendary testpieces that have challenged the world's elite. The unique "Parcours" circuit system—color-coded paths connecting multiple problems—creates natural climbing journeys through the enchanted woodland.
Iconic areas like Bas Cuvier (home of the first 6a boulder "Marie Rose"), the powerful overhangs of Cuvier Rempart, and the sublime Gorges d'Apremont each offer their own distinctive character. The forest's soft golden sandstone demands precise footwork and subtle balance, rewarding technique over brute strength.
At Rockbusters' newest destination, you'll join a climbing lineage stretching back to the 1800s, when alpinists first discovered these magical boulders. Experience the perfect friction of cool forest mornings, the dappled sunlight filtering through ancient oaks, and the satisfaction of climbing problems that have tested generations before you.
Fontainebleau isn't just a climbing destination—it's a pilgrimage to hallowed ground where bouldering history and future converge on the same timeless stone.
