Fontainebleau Immersion
Level Up Your Climbing
Spring 2026 | Fontainebleau, France
When climbers ask me what the single most effective training intervention I know is, I always say the same thing:
A climbing trip to Fontainebleau.
Nothing else comes close.
After years of dreaming about it, we’re finally doing it — we’re hosting a week-long immersive climbing experience in the sandstone forest, launching in Spring 2026.
🧗 Why Font?
We’ve been climbing in this forest for over 30 years, and there’s nowhere quite like it to build your skills and improve your climbing.
Fontainebleau has it all.
Slabs. Aretes. Walls. Compression.
Whether you’re newer to outdoor climbing or a seasoned boulderer, you’ll leave this week more connected to your climbing than ever before.
✨ The Experience
Daily guided climbing with personalized coaching
Perfectly selected climbs for all levels
Beautiful accommodation in the heart of the forest
Incredible local food, community, and sightseeing
A truly relaxing and aesthetic experience
👥 Who It’s For?
If you're ready for:
A supportive crew
World-class climbing
And the chance to make a real leap in your performance
...this trip is for you.
🧗♂️ Meet Your Coach – Simon
I'm a Certified AMGA Rock Guide and the founder of Vertical Ascents. I’ve been climbing for over 30 years, and coaching climbers of all levels for the past 15.
Fontainebleau is, without a doubt, my favorite place to climb. I’ve spent years exploring the forest and searching out the best climbs to develop the essential skills every climber needs. There’s something magical about Font — it’s the perfect environment to grow. There are climbs for everyone, and every move is — simply put — joyful.
If you’re looking for a climbing experience that’s immersive, technical, and transformative — I’d love to climb with you.
📩 Spots are limited — Join the early interest list and you’ll be first in line when details drop.
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