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Bram the Barbarian!

Rock Bram the Barbarian!

Bram Honorez has just sent Futurs Barbares, 8A(+), on the 95.2 sector in Fontainebleau. Don't think that the weather was sunny. Bram realized the problem with rain on his


Guy Van Den Bergh

Rock Guy Van Den Bergh

He deed it. After more than 10 weeks of intense try Guy Van den Bergh finally sents Cool Cat, one of the hardest 8a+ in Freyr.


Jérôme Abraham repeats Le Clou

Rock Jérôme Abraham repeats Le Clou

The hardest route in Freyr, Le Clou (8c) on the south face of Al'Legne was repeated by Jérôme Abraham. For the photo shoot with Nicolas Favresse in Le Clou earlier this y


Corphalie: new topo

Rock Corphalie: new topo

During the past year, the Rochers de Corphalie have been cleaned, rebolted and some new routes were opened. The new ànd complete topo by A. Doyen and B. Ma


Favresse is back in Belgium

Rock Favresse is back in Belgium

After one month sitting in the spanish Pyrénées (Rodellar & Onãte), Nicolas Favresse is back in Belgium with a few 8c in his pocket: Pate Negro, Welcome to Tijuana an


Route of the month

Rock Route of the month

From Freyr, one of the most famous 8a of Belgium. We present you John Bee delight watch climbed by Guy Van den Bergh. Have a look at these great pictures (with text in Fr


Rochers d'Heure: new routes

Rock Rochers d'Heure: new routes

Six new routes, from 6c to 7b, have been opened and bolted at the Rochers d'Heure, at Somme-Leuze. The authors: N. Denis, N. L'hermite and P. Lanners.


Stuff to read and admire

Rock Stuff to read and admire

Earlier this year, Bert Van Lint opened a new route on El Gigante (Mexico). BCN had an interview with Bert (in Dutch, but don't miss the pictures!). Jean-Claude Vittoz de


Route of the month

Rock Route of the month

Freyr, the largest sport climbing area in Belgium, offers some great 8a's. Bayou Minou, on the Al'Legne south face, is subject of our route of the month, climbed by Benja


New topoguide for Freyr

Rock New topoguide for Freyr

The new edition of the Freyr's topoguide is out now. After three long years, the biggest climbing area of Belgium finds his topoguide back ! Read the article of Hubert (i


Shingen repeated

Rock Shingen repeated

After 2 years of unsuccessfull tries by various climbers, Olivier Favresse is the first to climb Shingen (8b++, at Freyr), being the 6th climber to ever sent the route. T


Still not tired of Nicolas?

Rock Still not tired of Nicolas?

No? That's great! We are very proud to present you our first edition of Route of the Month (now in French) with Nicolas Favresse in the brand new 8c at Freyr: Le Clou. A


Favresse's on the run!

Rock Favresse's on the run!

Great sends from the Favresse brothers in Cuenca (Spain): Olivier, recovered from a finger injury, managed to tick Molokomix (8b). His older and better-known brother Nico


8A by Thierry

Rock 8A by Thierry

Thierry Hardy has sent Atrésie, 8A bloc, at Fontainebleau (Cuvier Rempart), without spotters but with his video-camera as a proof. He also sent Fourmis Rouges (7C+). He h


Nicolas opens new 8c at Freyr

Rock Nicolas opens new 8c at Freyr

Our National Champion, Nicolas Favresse, has just sent his latest project at Freyr (B). Le Clou is a solid 8c, on the right face of the Al'Legne. It starts with Tartines


8b for Ollie

Rock 8b for Ollie

During his stay in El Chorro, Olivier Coenen has sent Shaka Zulu (8b, sector Zeppelin) on the first try. He also climbed Lourdes (8a) on the second try.


Bad Bolts Kill

Rock Bad Bolts Kill

The Belgian Rebolting Team has its own website. Currently only in Dutch, they report their activities. There is also possibility to report problems and dangerous situatio


THE climbing guide comes !

Rock THE climbing guide comes !

All Belgium waits it for years: the climbing guide of the biggest belgian area: Freyr. More than 600 routes of all styles in one guide. Be patient, it is planned for Apri