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Fontainebleau Kalymnos Yosemite Valley Siurana Rocklands
France 🇫🇷
Fontainebleau

Fontainebleau

Key Information:

  • Rock Type:
    Sandstone (Grès)
  • Best Season:
    Winter (for friction)
  • Number of Routes:
    30000
  • Nearby City:
    Fontainebleau / Paris
  • Required Level:
    Beginner to Intermediate
"The world mecca of bouldering. A magical forest, thousands of grey rocks, and a unique atmosphere. Here, foot technique prevails over strength." 48°24'36.0"N, 2°37'12.0"E See on Google Maps

Recommended Accommodation:

Gite Airbnb Camping
Greece 🇬🇷
Kalymnos

Kalymnos

Key Information:

  • Rock Type:
    Limestone (Tufas)
  • Best Season:
    Autumn (October)
  • Number of Routes:
    3500
  • Nearby City:
    Pothia / Massouri
  • Required Level:
    Intermediate to Expert
"The climbers' island. Imagine climbing on giant caves overlooking the Aegean Sea, then eating fresh fish in the evening. It is the ultimate 'holiday' spot." 36°59'33.4"N 26°56'19.7"E See on Google Maps

Recommended Accommodation:

Studio Hotel Scooter-Trip
USA (California) 🇺🇸
Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley

Key Information:

  • Rock Type:
    Granite
  • Best Season:
    Spring / Autumn
  • Number of Routes:
    1200
  • Nearby City:
    Mariposa
  • Required Level:
    Intermediate to Expert
"The center of the climbing universe. El Capitan and Half Dome are mythical walls. It is the kingdom of cracks, traditional climbing, and Big Wall." 37°43'18.0"N 119°38'47.0"W See on Google Maps

Recommended Accommodation:

Camp 4 (Tent) Lodge Van
Spain 🇪🇸
Siurana

Siurana

Key Information:

  • Rock Type:
    Limestone (Orange & Grey)
  • Best Season:
    Winter / Spring
  • Number of Routes:
    1800
  • Nearby City:
    Cornudella de Montsant
  • Required Level:
    Intermediate to Expert
"The temple of crimps. A medieval village perched atop a dizzying cliff. The style is very technical, finger-intensive, and demanding. A must for performance." 41°15'29.6"N 0°55'56.3"E See on Google Maps

Recommended Accommodation:

Camping Refuge Van/Truck
South Africa 🇿🇦
Rocklands

Rocklands

Key Information:

  • Rock Type:
    Red Sandstone
  • Best Season:
    June to August (Austral Winter)
  • Number of Routes:
    4000
  • Nearby City:
    Clanwilliam
  • Required Level:
    Intermediate to Expert
"Wild chaos. Delirious rock shapes set in the African bush. It is an exotic destination that requires a budget but offers pure lines." 32°08'58.9"S 19°01'46.2"E See on Google Maps

Recommended Accommodation:

Cottage Luxury Camping