Best 8A
The Face is a significant limestone climbing route located within the Frankenjura area of Germany. First climbed by Jerry Moffatt in 1983, it quickly became an internationally recognized testpiece and remains a notable example of early sport climbing. The route’s difficulty, graded 8a, presents sust...
New Age is a limestone multipitch route located in Buoux, France. It’s notable for being one of the first widely recognized 8a+ climbs, established in the late 1980s. The route, featuring challenging technical moves on the Ratikon formation, remains popular with experienced sport climbers seeking de...
Samizdat represents one of Europe’s most challenging sport climbs. Located in Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux, France, this limestone route demands exceptional strength and sustained endurance due to its predominantly small crimp holds. It is a notable 9a+ climb, frequently attempted on-sight by advanced spo...
