Loic Zehani FA’s Immortels (9a)

Loic Zehani, with over 50 first ascents 9a to 9b under his harness, has made the first ascent of Immortels (9a) in Orgon - Canal. (c) Lunarfox

”For many years my father had been searching a hard and natural route in Orgon and this is it. Almost 50 moves in a steep overhang : a super powerful first part ( The harder one ) a second part very physical and a very nice resistant third part . Almost disappointed to do it in 3 sessions because it's so cool to climb in this route ! A nice day with Olivier and my father . ***** .”

What is next?
I have a big project at the same crag (at least 9b). I don’t have any big projects in mind at the moment because I have less time to climb (between work, validating my national route setter and routesetting for competitions) so the big project on this crag motivates me well.

What is the driving force behind all FA’s? Why do you not just take the easier path repeating harder routes?
First of all, I have a job (4 days a week), and I also have a family. And I think there’s always someone who FA’s a route before it becomes a classic, right? 😉 I really enjoy this process of being the first to send a route.