The Forest of Fontainebleau: the "Mecca" of climbing block  

At the heart of 300 kms² of the forest of Fontainebleau, more than 30 000 climbing circuits waiting for fans. Each year thousands of "climbers" are coming from all over the world to compete against the rocks. The most seasoned climbers will face the 15 m high rocks on routes ranging to 8. But Fontainebleau allows everyone to practice this sport because all the difficulty levels are available.

3 reasons for the success of this bouldering area :

• Quality and diversity of blocks
• Proximity to Paris to combine climbing and tourism
• Rocks available 365 days per year

* To practice all year is possible, but from March to May & September to November are the best times.
Many campsites - gites or bed and breakfast (chambres d'hôtes) located near the forest allow these fans to find comfortable accommodation and spend an enjoyable stay.

Come and climb in the forest of Fontainebleau is also an opportunity to visit many attractions in the area :

• Fontainebleau – Vaux le Vicomte – Courances castles
• Moret sur Loing or Barbizon and their French painting schools
• Milly la Forêt, homeland of Jean Cocteau and medicinal herbs
• Soisy sur Ecole and its glassworks
• Dannemois, last home of Claude François.

Le Jardin des Roches,

gîte – chambre d’hôtes (bed and breakfast) – table d’hôtes (guest table) – cooking lessons

Réservation and information : 00.33.(0)6.83.73.25.08

lejardindesroches@orange.fr