Interview by Nicola Noè
Introduction
At the very top of the international climbing competition scene since 1990, the Frenchman François Legrand has climbed many of the hardest routes not only in Europe, but also in the U.S.A, Brazil, Thailand and Japan.
Charismatic and at times introvert, he continues to be an inspiration for many youngsters who have adopted him as their role model. He enjoys travelling and meeting other climbers with whom he shares his passion for climbing, and he is also a tireless seeker of new crags, favouring those hidden and in fantastic natural surroundings.
For some time now I’ve tried to catch his thoughts on pen and paper, those ideas he’s shared with us in the most bizarre moments and places. For although he likes to explain things and examine a subject in-depth, it’s hard to find the “right” moment to sit down and discuss things. Finally we’ve managed to do just that.
The result is published below, divided into eight instalments. Each follows a specific theme, but they all revolve around François’ great love for climbing.
1 - Monkeys
2 - Technique
3 - Rock
4 - Rock strategies
5 - Competition
6 - Competition strategies
7 - Climbing and children
8 - Projects
 Interview '99
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François Legrand
Sponsors
La Sportiva, The North Face, Beal, Troll, Cebe, Sint Rock
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