Fontainebleau rock climbing
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The region around Fontainebleau in France is particularly famous for its concentrated bouldering areas. French alpine climbers practiced bouldering there since the 19th century. It remains today a prime climbing location. It is the biggest and most developed bouldering area in the world,[citation needed] and is where the Fontainebleau grading system originated.
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Fontainebleau | |
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Nearest city | Paris |
Coordinates | 48.41°N 2.62°E / 48.41; 2.62 |
Climbing type | Bouldering |
Rock type | Sandstone |
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