Bleau Meetup
Date to be confirmed
4 Days
Min 6 max 12
To follow
The Trip
Also fallen in love with bouldering? Then it’s time for the real thing: climbing sandstone rocks in the fairytale forest of Fontainebleau. Famous and infamous by climbers all over the world. Get your teeth into it, because we’re taking you on a weekend of the best of Bleau. We will guide you through the climbing areas (including lesser known ones) and solemnly promise to take you to the most fun projects. Whether you are a seasoned outdoor climber or a beginner wanting to give outdoor bouldering a try, there is something for everyone. And that’s just 6 hours away.
Packed with crash pads, climbing shoes, puff, topos and good company, we will create a basecamp among the boulders and help you navigate the rocks. We teach you to find your way through the magical forest and how to get unprecedented grip on tiny edges of sandstone. As well as the intricacies of spotting, the do’s and don’ts in the area and how to treat nature sustainably. We arrange, you boulder!
5.0 (60 reviews)
Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Fitness. This means that physical activity, bouldering, is the focus during these days. We will hike packed with crash pads to the areas and we will spend long days in the forest. Your bouldering level is not that important.
Meanwhile, we’ll teach you all about:
– Outdoor climbing skills basics
– Crashpad positioning
– Spotting (the art of making sure the climber lands safely on the crashpad)
– ‘reading up’ on the rock
– Navigating and orienting with the topos
– Recognizing boulders and circuits
– The history of the forest
– Handling the rock and the area sustainably
Impression
Your guide on this trip
No guides have been selected for this trip yet.
Stay informed
Sign up for trip news, tips and exclusive Rewild updates.
Experiences
There are no specific reviews for this trip — read experiences from other adventurers below.
Practical
Cost
What’s included
Three nights at a campsite
Your own experienced bouldering coach
Crashpads
Not included in this price is your trip to Fontainebleau, food and drinks, and insurance for outdoor sports activities. We recommend taking this out with the NKBV. Transportation on site to and from the bouldering areas is done jointly with our cars. You are free to travel to Fontainebleau on your own, but in consultation we will look at carpool possibilities.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 4 people. A maximum of 8 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and in order to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
On Thursday we will arrive in Fontainebleau on our own time. We will travel individually or carpool with each other. We will make camp, recover from the trip and take in the atmosphere of this fairytale forest. With the early birds, we may touch some rocks today.
Day 2
Forest, boulders and outdoor games
All set and ready for a day on the Fontainebleau rocks? Climbing shoes? Check! Puff bag? Check! Crash pads? Check! Today is all about getting to know the French forest and the boulders. After a day of boulders, outdoor games, French baguettes and percolator coffee, we settle down at the nature campsite in the evening, satisfied and excited. With a tiny bit of soured forearms, we’ll get cooking, hopefully while enjoying a campfire.
Day 3
Allez!
This will be your day. The fingertips have recovered somewhat and with yesterday’s first experience we set off again for another area of the magical Fôret de Fontainebleau. We feel more comfortable hanging above the crashpad and get to work. Do you go for lots of boulder experience or bite into a project? The choice is yours. We’ll end the day with an evening stroll or enjoy the woods together at the campsite.
Day 4
À bientot Bleau!
Full of enthusiasm, after two full days of climbing, we squeeze the last bit of energy out of our muscles to get on top of that one more boulder. After a wonderful morning of climbing and a lunch in the forest, we say goodbye to this amazing forest and drive back home. And that one project, you come back for that again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about our trips, practicalities or our story? In these frequently asked questions, you’ll find the answers quickly and easily.
How do I book a trip on your website?
Simply find your destination, choose your dates and follow the steps to complete your booking. You will receive the confirmation by e-mail.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, cancellation is possible according to our terms and conditions: up to 8 weeks before departure you pay only the deposit, after that increasing costs apply up to 100% just before departure.
Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
What payment methods do you accept?
You can pay with us easily and safely via iDEAL and Bancontact. It is also possible to pay by bank transfer. All payments go through our secure booking system Bookinglayer.
