Why are there so many rocks in Fontainebleau?

Geology. The boulders in Fontainebleau are erosive remnants from the Oligocene age, relatively young in geological terms. Their appearance may have been accentuated by localised mineralisation (silicification) of the sandstone rock, forming large nodules.



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...to the forest The forest is scattered with thousands of sandstone boulders of all shape and sizes offering over 20,000 problems at all grades. In fact, it is composed of several rocky areas, around Fontainebleau, Milly –la-Forêt and Nemours, to name the main small cities.

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Fontainebleau (Bleau to the French and Font to English speakers) is a town 50km south of Paris. It's surrounded by a large forest (about 250 square kilometres) which is is scattered with sandstone boulders of all shapes and size.

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Also known as “Font”, “The forest” and “La Forêt”, Fontainebleau is considered the largest bouldering area in the world. Located 50 kilometres south of Paris, it was born millions of years ago through sedimentation and erosion.

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Fontainebleau is renowned for the large and scenic forest of Fontainebleau, a favourite weekend getaway for Parisians, as well as for the historic Château de Fontainebleau, which once belonged to the kings of France. It is also the home of INSEAD, one of the world's most elite business schools.

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Guess Who's Stayed Here Past guests of this hotel include Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball and Judy Garland to name a few. It has even been said the hotel was forced to have armed guards standing by to prevent those who weren't guests of the hotel from entering and catching a glimpse of these celebrities.

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A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau Miami Beach merges striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology into a vibrant guest experience.

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Boulder problems are generally shorter than 20 feet (6.1 m) from ground to top. This makes the sport significantly safer than free solo climbing, which is also performed without ropes, but with no upper limit on the height of the climb.

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