The French climber Seb Bouin manages the first ascent of his long-term project Les yeux plus gros que l'antre (9a + / 9b). The approximately 70 meter long route at Russan in southern France runs over 60 meters in a roof.
"Yiiiiihouuuuu! First Ascent of French Chilam Balam "Les yeux plus gros que l'antre" 9a + / 9b. One of the most beautiful route I did and for sure one of the best french routes “, Seb Bouin comments on his ascent. The route is the fourth most difficult route in France after CSR (also by Seb Bouin), Eagle 4 and Akira.
Difficulty with 9b rather than 9a +
Although Seb gives 9a + / 9b as the difficulty, the difficulty is more likely 9b if you hear his argument: “About the grade, I propose carefully 9a + / 9b - 5.15a / b. I think it is harder than Chilam Balam (9a + / b) and harder than Pachamama (hard 9a +). "
Inspirational film about Seb Bouin
Motivation syringe for Easter: Seb Bouin in his Flatanger project
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Credits: Cover picture Charlie Lecocq