We've spent the last six weeks watching Fontainebleau from the outside — checking prefecture bulletins, rerouting trips, writing updates for you. Now that 80% of the massif is open again, we could just pick up where we left off in June. We're not going to. Here's why, and what we're actually changing. 1. The forest was already showing strain before a single spark hit it It's tempting to treat this as a fire story: something rare and destructive happened, and once it's cleaned

Published July 28, 2026 - updated July 31, 2026 We've been tracking the Fontainebleau fire closures closely for you all month, and there's an update that changes the picture for one part of the massif in particular: Trois-Pignons. The short-term closure dates keep moving — the general order covering Fontainebleau and la Commanderie has now been extended twice, first from July 26 to July 31, and just this week again to August 7, 2026. It's also widened to include the forêt dom

Fontainebleau After the Fires: What Climbers Need to Know Before Fall Posted July 17, 2026 · Update August 21, 2026 BIG UPDATE — August 21, evening: the forest is reopening tomorrow. At a press conference this afternoon, the prefecture announced that 80% of the Fontainebleau massif — about 18,000 of its roughly 22,500 hectares — reopens to the public starting Saturday, August 22. This is the first real reopening since the closure began over a month ago. What stays closed: aro

If you’re dreaming of your next epic climbing trip, let me tell you about a place that’s absolutely magical for boulderers and rock climbers alike. Rocklands is a world-renowned climbing destination that’s only getting better. And guess what? Rocklands bouldering in 2026 is shaping up to be the ultimate adventure you don’t want to miss! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting into bouldering, this spot has something for everyone. Ready to dive in? Let’s explore why Ro

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Dramatic views are everywhere! Lofoten Islands is one of the remote paradises in Europe. From the Climbingbus base in Central Europe it's more then 3000km, so quite a drive. The scenery, atmosphere and climbing there is worth every bit of trouble of getting there. Normally our trips are worryfree not only for our clients but our staff as well. But sometimes things get complicated. Sometimes right from the start. That is usually a moment you are glad, you chose to travel with

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