THE FUTURE OF CLIMBING - BONUS

A DIVE INTO THE CRITICAL ISSUES FACED BY FOUR ICONIC SITES

The journey undertaken by Cédric Lachat and Guillaume Broust with “The Future of Climbing” continues with four previously unreleased episodes providing a behind-the-scenes look at some of Europe’s most iconic climbing sites.
Fontainebleau, Val Bavona, Margalef, and Isère.

These areas offer different rock formations, environments, and levels of challenge, yet they all share the need to regulate or limit access to crags and boulders due to disrespectful or careless behavior by people using them.

Through the stories of those who frequent these places daily — such as athletes, institutional leaders, and organizations — the bonus content highlights the factors that have changed climbing opportunities over time, forcing, in some cases, drastic solutions.
Here too, the need for collective awareness and a responsible approach to climbing is emphasized over the possible solutions offered.

FONTAINEBLEAU

Located just 70 kilometers from Paris, the forest of Fontainebleau has become a mecca for outdoor bouldering in recent decades. But overcrowding in the area has compromised access safety and the availability of some iconic holds, as well as environmental conservation due to increased littering.