description Madame Ching Overview
Madame Ching is a modern sport climbing route located on limestone cliffs near Tirol, Austria. The route’s notable difficulty lies in its established grade of 9b, considered one of the hardest climbs globally. Adam Ondra created this challenging piece in 2013 as a significant test for elite climbers. It's particularly relevant for experienced sport climbers seeking to push their limits and refine their technical skills.
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Madame Ching ranks #80 of 368 in the Climbing Route ranking, behind Monkey Wedding, ahead of Jumbo Love.
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Where is the Madame Ching climbing route?
Madame Ching is at Tyrol's Imst climbing area in Austria. It is associated with a steep limestone sector used for elite sport-climbing projects.
What grade is Madame Ching?
Adam Ondra proposed a grade of 9b, placing it among the world's hardest sport routes at the time. A 9b route demands sustained movement at the extreme end of the French grading scale.
Who made the first ascent of Madame Ching?
Czech climber Adam Ondra completed the first ascent in 2012. Ondra is also known for first ascending Silence, the route for which he proposed the unprecedented grade of 9c.
Has Madame Ching been repeated by other climbers?
Madame Ching has remained far less frequently discussed than Ondra routes such as Change and Silence. Climbers checking repetition history should consult current route databases because a later ascent could alter its status.
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