20 June 2020

Dieu Merci 8c+ or 9a FA by Matteo Soule (13)

Matteo Soule has done the FA of Dieu Merci 8c+ or 9a in Gorges du Tarn, which was a 15 year project tried by many top climbers. The 13-year-old, who previously has done two 8c's, needed six days to take down the 50 meter route. (c) Mélanie Cannac

It should be mentioned that Matteo did not suggest a grade instead it is a suggestion put forward by Fanatic Climbing, source of the news.
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