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Our story
RespectBleau was born from the observation that the Fontainebleau forest is attracting increasing numbers of visitors and that the growth of indoor climbing is bringing more and more climbers outdoors.
Our ambition is to build a shared understanding of good practice in natural areas and pass it on, so that we can preserve an environment that is sensitive to human activity. The collapse of biodiversity, climate change and recent related events, including wildfires, are prompting us to reflect on our practices and develop a new relationship with the forest.
Share and promote good climbing practices in the forest
We share these good practices through our website, social media and climbing gyms.
Work hand in hand with local stakeholders
We develop partnerships with public institutions, climbers, climbing gyms, accommodation providers and other organisations, including ANVL and LPO.
Consider the forest, living ecosystems and their complexity
We run prevention and awareness initiatives based on a principle of positive impact: leaving the world in a better state than we found it.
We take part in clean-ups and erosion-control workshops. We also encourage “Leave No Trace Plus”: not only taking away your own rubbish, but picking up litter left by others too.
Organise and take part in events
We take part in events focused on climbing and forest conservation. We want to open up the conversation and offer talks that are accessible to everyone.
Sustain a democratic organisation
Every member is free to contribute, and every voice carries equal weight.
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A weekend to meet fellow climbers and care for the forest
Fanatic Climbing is organising a weekend that brings the climbing community together and turns shared values into practical action in the forest.
On Saturday 26 September, from 8 pm to 10 pm, Karma climbing gym in Fontainebleau-Avon will host “Faire collectif”. No booking is required for this open meeting, where climbers can discuss how local initiatives can work together and collectively shape the future of climbing in Bleau.
On Sunday 27 September, participants will meet at 10 am in the Franchard Isatis car park for a clean-up lasting until 5 pm. Volunteers are encouraged to bring spray bottles, poles and brushes. The day will also provide an opportunity to share information about areas affected by the wildfires and promote good practice in the forest.