Bouldering | Sainte-Catherine
Legendary Spot Developed Since 2006: The Saint-Catherine Boulders
A must-visit for the climbing community in Quebec, the Saint-Catherine boulders have been an iconic spot since 2006. Featuring three distinct sectors, this site offers technical and powerful boulder problems, promising challenges for all skill levels.
Must-Try Lines:
Sector 1
🔹 La Porte de Grange, V7 ★★★
A short and technical boulder where every move counts!
Sector 2
🔹 Surprise du Chef, V4 ★★★
A magnificent problem on small holds.
A technical and subtle top-out…
Climb the main wall and take on the heights!
🔹 Écrase-Doigts, V4 ★★★
A powerful and direct line with solid holds that put your fingers to the test.e.
🔹 L'Épaulé-Jeté, V8 ★★★
An essential benchmark opened by Ben Dubois.
The very essence of bouldering!
Marc Pinson in action on L'Épaulé-Jeté.
Honorable Mentions:
🔹 L'Invisible, V9 ★★
A dynamic campus board-style move.
The top-out is worth it!
Opened by Gab Vermette in spring 2021.
🔹 Haute Tension, V9 ★★
A one-of-a-kind line.
Some jump, others attempt a bat-hang…
Everyone either works on it or avoids it!
Sector 3
🔹 Le Bleuet, V6+ ★★★
Hidden deep in the forest, a subtle boulder waiting to be discovered!
Sortez les crash pads et rassemblez les grimpeurs ! Un détour par Saint-Catherine en vaut la chandelle. De nombreuses autres lignes (V0 à V10) y sont répertoriées. Allez y jeter un coup d'œil !
Échauffement avant le début du sérieux (V0)
Crash Pads Ready? Let’s Go!
Gather your climbing crew and make a stop at Saint-Catherine—it’s worth it! With numerous other problems ranging from V0 to V10, there’s plenty to explore. Check them out!
Warm up before getting serious (V0).