3 crash pads to rent
Beal, Black Diamond and Snap — rent them on site, like the bikes, and travel light.
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Bouldering in Fontainebleau
Sleep 10 minutes from the boulders
Le Vaudoué is one of the gateways to the Trois Pignons. Here you put your shoes on at home and walk out to climb.
Why Le Vaudoué
The Trois Pignons massif — the heart of Fontainebleau bouldering — begins literally at the edge of the village. No need to get back in the car every morning: the best sectors are within walking distance or a few minutes by bike, on the sand and under the pines.
And because sandstone is fragile when it's wet, having a real base right next door changes everything: you wait for it to dry by the fire, head back out the moment the holds come good, and pop home for lunch between two circuits.
The sector map
Click a sector for details — or the house for the gear.
The house P Parking Bouldering sector
Roche aux Sabots
The local classic — popular, perfect for getting started, lively at weekends.
- problems
- 341 problems
- Hardest problem
- 8A
- From the house
- ≈ 10 min on foot
- Access
- P Noisy / Roche aux Sabots · 10 min on foot from the parking
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91.1
Right next to Cul de Chien and Roche aux Sabots, and it dries fast after rain.
- problems
- 378 problems
- Hardest problem
- 7C
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Noisy / Roche aux Sabots · to be confirmed
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Cul de Chien
White sand and the legendary Toit: the postcard of Bleau, ideal with family.
- problems
- 248 problems
- Hardest problem
- 8A
- From the house
- ≈ 25 min on foot
- Access
- P Noisy / Roche aux Sabots · 15 min on foot from the parking
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La Ségognole
A small, dense and quiet sector — perfect for a family half-day.
- problems
- 157 problems
- Hardest problem
- to be confirmed
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Noisy / Roche aux Sabots · 20 min on foot from the parking
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95.2
The massif's historic circuits, a good walk from the house.
- problems
- to be confirmed
- Hardest problem
- to be confirmed
- From the house
- ≈ 30 min on foot
- Access
- to be confirmed
Canche aux Merciers
Generous and shady — perfect when it's hot.
- problems
- to be confirmed
- Hardest problem
- to be confirmed
- From the house
- ≈ 5 min by bike
- Access
- to be confirmed
Diplodocus
A small beginner-friendly sector around the famous Diplodocus boulder.
- problems
- 159 problems
- Hardest problem
- 7C
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · 15 min on foot from the parking
2b3a4b
Rocher du Potala
A great day out with family or friends: lots of low boulders and good landings.
- problems
- 356 problems
- Hardest problem
- 8B+
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · 10 min on foot from the parking
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Rocher de la Cathédrale
A quiet little sector built around its lovely orange circuit.
- problems
- 72 problems
- Hardest problem
- 7B+
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · 10 min on foot from the parking
3b
Rocher Guichot
Two minutes from the parking — perfect for a late afternoon.
- problems
- 127 problems
- Hardest problem
- 6C
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · 2 min on foot from the parking
2c4c6a
J.A. Martin
A huge playground. Some paint markings are faded: bring the topo.
- problems
- 475 problems
- Hardest problem
- 8A
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · to be confirmed
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Grande Montagne
Along the '25 bosses' trail, an orange circuit that travels — expect to walk.
- problems
- 116 problems
- Hardest problem
- 8A
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · 15 min on foot from the parking
3c
Rocher Fin
Serious hard climbing in a quiet spot, right next to Diplodocus — numbers to be confirmed.
- problems
- to be confirmed
- Hardest problem
- 8A+
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · to be confirmed
Rocher du Général
A lovely, quiet sector — perfect for a day out with family or friends.
- problems
- 119 problems
- Hardest problem
- 7C
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- P Mée / Guichot / Diplodocus · 15 min on foot from the parking
2b4c
Roche aux Oiseaux
A lesser-known sector in the northern Trois Pignons — numbers to be confirmed.
- problems
- to be confirmed
- Hardest problem
- 8A
- From the house
- to be confirmed
- Access
- to be confirmed
Gear on site
Travel light: rent crash pads and bikes on site to reach the sectors. The rest of the house is set up for climbing days.
- 3 crash pads to rent: Beal, Black Diamond and Snap
- Bikes to rent on site to reach the boulders
- Fast wifi for topos and the sandstone forecast
- A fireplace to dry shoes and pads on damp days
Rest days
Skin worn thin or the weather playing up? The Château de Fontainebleau, the Milly-la-Forêt market and miles of forest trails are all close at hand.
Or just stay in the garden: a nap in the shade, a barbecue in the evening, and back at it tomorrow.
Climbers' tips
- Sandstone shouldn't be climbed wet: let it dry for at least 24–48 h after rain so you don't damage the holds.
- Spring and autumn offer the best conditions; a dry winter is superb, and summer is best climbed early or in the shade.
- Do your shopping in Milly-la-Forêt or on the way in — the village is mostly made of quiet.
Ready to climb?
Pick your dates and send us your request — we'll keep the crash pads warm.