About the crag
Climbing at Le Coup de Sabre: discover the complete topo for this crag, with all the routes, their grades, access and practical info to climb at the site.
The Le Coup de Sabre crag is located in Fontaine (Isère), a climbing site to discover in the area.
The Coup de Sabre site features several layered limestone walls ranging from 15m to 35m in height, offering physically demanding climbs that require precise placement. Accessible by public transportation and with a relatively short approach, it’s an ideal spot to tick your first 6c or 7a routes. Facing northeast, the face is ideal from April through December. This guidebook was produced in partnership with the Isère FFME Climbing Committee. This information is also available in the print guidebook *Escalade en Isère - Ze Topo, Volume 1*.
See all climbing crags: Isère →Le Coup de Sabre: the full guidebook in the OneTopo app
- Every route drawn on a photo, with its grade
- Works offline, right at the foot of the crag
- Most of the price goes to the people who bolt the crag
Guidebook preview
A taste of the 73 detailed routes available in the app.
At a glance
- routes
- 73
- sectors
- 4
- grades
- 4c → 7b+
- climbing style
- Sport · Multi-pitch
- best season
- Mar → Nov
- 14c
- 25c
- 35c+
- 66a
- 186a+
- 56b
- 116b+
- 136c
- 16c+
- 67a
- 37a+
- 17b
- 17b+
Sectors
Each sector has its own page with its routes and grades.
Access and approach
Car-free access to Le Coup de Sabre
- From Grenoble: 15 min by bike (4.2 km), all on road.
- About 5 min approach walk.
Detailed route, profile and GPX track on Vélogrimpe.fr
Frequently asked questions about climbing at Le Coup de Sabre
Where is the Le Coup de Sabre climbing site located?
The Le Coup de Sabre climbing site is located in Fontaine, in the Isère department. You'll find detailed access, parking and the approach in the OneTopo guide.
How many climbing routes are there at Le Coup de Sabre?
The Le Coup de Sabre crag has 73 routes across 4 sectors, with their grades and names in the OneTopo guide.
How do I get the Le Coup de Sabre climbing topo?
The Le Coup de Sabre climbing guidebook is available in the OneTopo app for €5.99: routes, grades, access and practical info, kept up to date with local route setters. Most of that price goes to the people who bolt the crag, and you can log your sends there.

