Equipment

Climbing shoes

A crash mat

A crash mat is designed to soften your fall.

We recommend you use a thick one with a large surface, even if it's a bit more bulky.

A guidebook

A guidebook (or topo in French), will help you navigate climbing areas.

We recommend you use the Boolder app. You will have access to a GPS map and photos of the problems.

And also

• a doormat (or a rag), to clean your shoes before starting a problem
• additional crash mats, see “Climb safely”
• some chalk (to be used sparingly!), see “Rules of good conduct”
• a soft brush to clean the rock and remove chalk marks

Also, feel free to take a sports outfit that doesn't restrict your movements too much, and some food and water.