In May, we embarked on an epic adventure to Forêt de Fontainebleau in France for some class bouldering.

For some, the trip started in James’ gorgeous Land Rover a day before the rest (and sane), as they drove over 700 miles to get there.

Once the rest touched down at Charles de Gaulle airport, we headed to Nangeville where we stayed in a gite for the week.

First day of bouldering we headed out to the area 95.2.

Great area in the forest with lots of good boulders to get started on. Not a great area for Tim’s poor drone that got stuck in a tree…

Day two we headed to Canche aux Merciers, not as much of a walk as the day before, and a flatter area that made it easier to explore and find good routes.

Still not tired, we headed out to L’Elephant on the third day, and quickly realised where it got its name from.

A great, sunny day, in a fun area with amazing boulders, and a suspenseful highball!

Not too frightened from the highballs, at day four, we headed out to Apremont. At this point in our trip the weather really picked up and caused some hot and sweaty sessions.

Most of us grabbed the chance for a rest day, so we made sure to taste local food and beer, and take the NRCC’s love for the sesh to a new level in Paris.

Day five and nearly home time, we made the most of our day in Cul de Chien, which is basically a beach without the sea but in the middle of a forest.

Last day we were blessed/cursed with extremely warm weather, but we still headed out to Bas Cuvier for one last bouldering session before heading home the following morning.

As to be expected from the NRCC, we’ve also gone exploring and had lots of fun outside of bouldering.

We had a great time in Fontainebleau, and would definitely recommend a trip there to both skilled and not-as-skilled climbers!