28 March 2025

Jules Marchaland does Beyond (9a+) 2nd go

Jules Marchaland, with four 9a+โ€™ under his belt, has on his second go sent Beyond (9a+) in Pic St Loup. โ€Wtf. Best climbing moment of my life. Everything went perfectly. Last 10 meters completely wet was a big mental battle. Really soft for 9a+ . Maybe 9a/+ Merci Lucien [Martinez, who took the picture]!!

Seb Bouin made the FA and called it hard 9a and later a hold broke and repeaters have suggested an upgrade.

Tell us more about that epic second go ascent?
Lucien told me I should try to flash but it is too hard. I did not spend too much time, just found quick beta climbing without any doubt.

When I gave my try, everything was just perfect and I climbed exactely as I hoped to climb. It was too good. I climbed the first part fast and super well and the same for the second boulder. Then it was the last ten meters 7c but the tufas were super wet. It was so hard mentally as both my feet and hands were super wet creating a big fight. Best climbing moment of my life.
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