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Fontainebleau crashpad rental

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Tanner Mann · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2018 · Points: 0

Anyone know of a place that rents crash pads in Font?  I'm going to be there June 25th-30th.  I'm coming by plane, and don't really want the hassle of taking one in baggage.

Tim McGivern · · Medford, ma · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 12,579

Oh yeah man. Just stay in the Font Hostel. He rents pads too. I can’t say enough good things about that place. I’ll post some details in a couple minutes.

Tim McGivern · · Medford, ma · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 12,579
http://www.fontaineblhostel.com/

That’s the detail. I truly can’t wait to get back. Incredibly nice host. He’ll help out whatever way he can. He’ll charge you a few Euros for this and that, but the attitude and willingness to get you to the climbing you desire is second to none. Good luck!
Tanner Mann · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2018 · Points: 0

Thanks Tim!  I'll shoot the hostel an email.  I already have rooming arrangements, so hopefully he'll rent me one without actually staying there.  Any can't miss boulders for a beginner-to-intermediate boulder?  I've never been outside bouldering, but do v3-v4 in the gym, so I'll probably looking for fun v2-v3 stuff.

Tim McGivern · · Medford, ma · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 12,579
Tanner Mann wrote: Thanks Tim!  I'll shoot the hostel an email.  I already have rooming arrangements, so hopefully he'll rent me one without actually staying there.  Any can't miss boulders for a beginner-to-intermediate boulder?  I've never been outside bouldering, but do v3-v4 in the gym, so I'll probably looking for fun v2-v3 stuff.

Prepare to have your ass handed to you. Try a circuit with grades a couple rungs down from where you feel comfortable on-site climbing. If you’re not familiar with Font circuit climbing, it’s incredible. If circuits don’t interest you (that’s ridiculous!) grab a grade based guide. There is a shit-ton of all grades in most popular areas. Elephant is one of my favorites. Flat, sandy landings and multiple circuits to choose from that are well marked, but I like blue circuits. Most of the classic areas are like that though! 

Based on what you’ve told me, start out trying a yellow circuit. If you cruise through one of those, bump it up to orange. 

The gentleman at the hostel will certainly rent a pad to you. Take some time to chat with him about the different spots and what you’re interested in. He is an incredible source.

I love Font. 
Adrien G · · Fontainebleau · Joined Feb 2016 · Points: 115

The Karma climbing gym in Fontainebleau rents crashpads, I think it's 10€/day. The S'cape climbing shop may also have some to rent.

As for recommended problems, I suggest you start with yellow and orange circuits; a first time in Font is a humbling experience for anyone but especially a gym climber because the moves are rather different. Lots of micro crimping, slopers, mantles, holdless slabs. Go to Petit bois or Isatis if it's too hot, Rocher fin or 95.2 if it's rained (though make sure the rock is compltely dry before you climb it). Also, absolutely clean the sand off your shoes before every try as its abrasiveness polishes the rock.

Oh yeah and beware of ticks. Wear long sleeve pants and bring a tick remover.

Enjoy Bleau.

Joe V · · NC · Joined May 2010 · Points: 241

Croq Foret, a small pizza place in Arbonne-la-Foret, rents pads and sells books as well. 

Kirsti L · · Europe · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 0

There is a pad rental company Padadise in Achères-la-Forêt in Font. They have good pads!  https://www.padadise.com/ 

Lee Payne · · Austin, TX · Joined Dec 2014 · Points: 102

I rented from S'Cape when I was there.

Travis Koh · · San Jose, Ca · Joined Jul 2020 · Points: 18

do you need a car to get around Font? or are there buses you can take a crash pad on that will shuttle you around?

Lucien Christie · · Boston, MA · Joined Sep 2018 · Points: 60

I'm going to be in font from july 21st to august 5th if anyone wants to link up and possibly even split a car rental cost. Only thing is you need to be able to drive manual cars to rent from the local enterprise.

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