description Bibliographie Overview
Bibliographie represents one of the world’s most challenging sport climbs. Situated in Ceuse, France, this route was established within the famed limestone cliffs. Alexander Megos first completed Bibliographie in 2020, achieving a widely recognized 9c grade. It is notable for its extreme difficulty and technical demands, attracting experienced sport climbers seeking to test their abilities against exceptionally challenging ascents.
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Bibliographie ranks #123 of 368 in the Climbing Route ranking, behind Bain de Sang, ahead of Honky Tonky.
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Where exactly is the Bibliographie climbing route?
Bibliographie is on the Biographie sector of Céüse, a limestone cliff in southeastern France. The wall is famous for sustained, technical sport routes on pockets and small edges.
Who made the first ascent of Bibliographie?
German climber Alexander Megos completed the first ascent in August 2020. He initially proposed 9c after spending about 60 climbing days working on the route.
Why is Bibliographie now usually graded 9b+ instead of 9c?
Stefano Ghisolfi made the first repeat in 2021 and proposed 9b+, partly after finding different beta through the hardest section. Later ascents supported 9b+ as the consensus grade, and Megos accepted the downgrade.
How long and what style is Bibliographie?
The route is about 35 meters long and is known for sustained difficulty, small holds, and powerful crux sequences. It demands both high-end finger strength and enough endurance to maintain precision through a long redpoint attempt.
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