1783 News found

You searched for: france
Alex Megos sends 9b in 4 days, Le bruit de l'acid at Claret
04/03/2026 - Climbing
Alex Megos sends 9b in 4 days, Le bruit de l'acid at Claret
German climber Alexander Megos has made the first repeat of 'Le bruit de l'acid' in Claret, france. The 32-year-old required just 4 days of effort and confirmed the 9b grade put forward by Jules Marchaland.
Video: Magnus Midtbø & Charles Albert climbing at Fontainebleau
02/03/2026 - Climbing
Video: Magnus Midtbø & Charles Albert climbing at Fontainebleau
The video of Noway's Magnus Midtbø together with famous French barefoot climber Charles Albert bouldering together at Fontainebleau.
Oriane Bertone and Max Milne win first-ever Pro Climbing League event in London
01/03/2026 - Competitions
Oriane Bertone and Max Milne win first-ever Pro Climbing League event in London
france's Oriane Bertone and Scotland’s Max Milne won the first-ever Pro Climbing League event in London last night. Janja Garnbret and Colin Duffy placed second. Annie Sanders and Tomoa Narasaki placed third, having beaten Erin McNeice and Mejdi Schalck respectively in the exciting head-to-head format on identical boulders.
Emily Harrop & Thibault Anselmet win Ski Mountaineering Mixed Relay at Milano Cortina 2026
21/02/2026 - Competitions
Emily Harrop & Thibault Anselmet win Ski Mountaineering Mixed Relay at Milano Cortina 2026
  • Emily Harrop & Thibault Anselmet win gold l'oro. Marianne Fatton & Jon Kistler silver. Ana Alonso Rodriguez & Oriol Cardona Coll bronze
  • Twelve nations to battle for the first-ever Mixed Relay Olympic gold at 13:30 today in Bormio at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
    Marianne Fatton and Oriol Cardona Coll win Sprint to claim Ski Mountaineering's historic first gold at Milano Cortina 2026!
    19/02/2026 - Competitions
    Marianne Fatton and Oriol Cardona Coll win Sprint to claim Ski Mountaineering's historic first gold at Milano Cortina 2026!
    Beneath heavy snowfall in Bormio, Italy, Marianne Fatton and Oriol Cardona Coll win the Sprint race at Ski mountaineering's historic Olympic debut today at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
  • Women's sprint: Marianne Fatton wins gold, Emily Harrop silver, Ana Alonso Rodriguez bronze
  • Men's sprint: Oriol Cardona Coll wins gold, Nikita...
  • Eva Hammelmüller sends WRC (9a) at Castillon
    19/02/2026 - Climbing
    Eva Hammelmüller sends WRC (9a) at Castillon
    Austrian climber Eva Hammelmüller has sent her fifth 9a, WRC at Castillon in france.
    Ski Mountaineering makes historic Winter Olympic debut in Bormio tomorrow
    18/02/2026 - Competitions
    Ski Mountaineering makes historic Winter Olympic debut in Bormio tomorrow
    Ski Mountaineering will make its long-awaited debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Bormio 19/02/2026. 36 athletes (18 men, 18 women) will compete in the three medal events — men’s sprint, women’s sprint, and a mixed Relay.
    Video: Esteban Daligault climbing Bon Voyage at Annot
    11/02/2026 - Climbing
    Video: Esteban Daligault climbing Bon Voyage at Annot
    Watch French climber Esteban Daligault repeating 'Bon Voyage', the E12 trad climb put up by James Pearson in 2023 at Annot in france.
    Iris Bielli sends her first 8c+ at Sasso Pelo, Italy
    02/02/2026 - Climbing
    Iris Bielli sends her first 8c+ at Sasso Pelo, Italy
    21-year-old climber Italian climber Iris Bielli has sent her first 8c+, 'Il lupo perde il pelo ma non il vizio' at Sasso Pelo in Lombardy.
    Esteban Daligault repeats Bon Voyage at Annot
    30/01/2026 - Climbing
    Esteban Daligault repeats Bon Voyage at Annot
    French climber Esteban Daligault has repeated 'Bon Voyage', the E12 trad climb put up by James Pearson in 2023 at Annot in france.
    Sean Bailey makes first ascent of Duality of Man (9c) at Dry Canyon
    27/01/2026 - Climbing
    Sean Bailey makes first ascent of Duality of Man (9c) at Dry Canyon
    American rock climber Sean Bailey has made the first ascent of 'Duality of Man' (9c) at Dry Canyon, Arizona, USA.
    Une histoire d'amitié added to Roc de Garnesier at Dévoluy in France by Melvin Bou, Kilian Moni
    22/01/2026 - Alpinism
    Une histoire d'amitié added to Roc de Garnesier at Dévoluy in france by Melvin Bou, Kilian Moni
    On 20/01/2026 French alpinists Melvin Bou and Kilian Moni made the first ascent of 'Une histoire d'amitié' on the huge, untouched west face of Roc de Garnesier close to Lus-la- Jarjatte in france. This is their second new climb in the Dévoluy massif this season after 'Saute Aure et God...
    Saute Aure et God Homme, new mixed climb on Cascade de Saute Aure in France's Hautes-Alpes
    14/01/2026 - Alpinism
    Saute Aure et God Homme, new mixed climb on Cascade de Saute Aure in france's Hautes-Alpes
    On 6 and 7 January 2026 French alpinists Melvin Bou, Kilian Moni and Raphael Olbrecht made the first ascent of the mixed climb 'Saute Aure et God Homme' (AI 5, M11 135m) on the rarely-formed classic Cascade de Saute Aure icefall in the Dévoluy massif of the Hautes-Alpes in france....
    Probable first ski descents in the Dolomites by Francesco Vascellari & co.
    Probable first ski descents in the Dolomites by Francesco Vascellari & co.
    In the course of 2025, first ski descents were completed from three exceptionally beautiful Dolomite peaks: Cima Garbari (3,018m, Brenta Dolomites) - East face direct; Crodon di San Candido (2,891m, Sesto Dolomites) - South face direct; Cima delle Fede (2,953m, Pale di San Martino) - North-East face. Vascellari reports.
    Simon Lorenzi sends Shaolin, his 5th 9A boulder
    02/01/2026 - Climbing
    Simon Lorenzi sends Shaolin, his 5th 9A boulder
    On 27 December 2025 Belgian climber Simon Lorenzi sent his 5th 9A boulder problem, 'Shaolin' at Red Rocks, USA.
    Top 10 most-read articles on Planetmountain in 2025
    31/12/2025 - Book-press
    Top 10 most-read articles on Planetmountain in 2025
    The ranking of the 10 most popular articles published in 2025 on Planetmountain.

    Expo / News


    Expo / Products
    Fully adjustable harness with four buckles, ideal for mountaineering, winter climbing and via ferrata.
    Lightweight screwgate anchor carabiner.
    Mammut Barryvox 2 is a compact avalanche transceiver for fast, supported search.
    Organic Merino Wool Skiing Socks, reinforced on the toe, heel and shin.
    Versatile twelve-point crampons designed for classic mountaineering.
    FURIA AIR continues to set the benchmark for climbing footwear, delivering exceptional sensitivity and an ultra-lightweight feel.
    Show products