Climbing crag · La Buisse (Isère)
Roche Brune
The complete crag guidebook: routes, grades, access and practical info, kept up to date with the people who bolt the crag.
- 42 routes
- 2 sectors
- 5b+ → 7c
Guidebook made with CT FFME de l'Isère
Free app · the full guidebook unlocks in the app for €5.99.
About the crag
Climbing at Roche Brune: discover the complete topo for this crag, with all the routes, their grades, access and practical info to climb at the site.
The Roche Brune crag is located in La Buisse (Isère), a climbing site to discover in the area.
Developed in the mid-1980s, this site enjoyed its heyday during that period. For a few years, it was nothing less than the “Verdon of Grenoble.” The abseil-only access and the day spent hanging on the ledge didn’t deter the veterans, who were well-versed in mountaineering and multi-pitch routes. This was followed by a period when the site was frequented by little more than a handful of enthusiasts, who even added a few pitches on the lower crags. So even though the rock was as beautiful as ever, the gear had aged. It was to breathe new life into this remarkable site and allow climbers to safely experience that unique “high” 800 meters above the Combe de Voreppe, that in 2013 all the equipment was overhauled by the route-setters from the Voiron-based EVA club. The access routes to the rappels and the ledge at the bottom of these rappels were wired, and the “emergency exits” were improved. Nevertheless, this site is not suitable for beginners, and the term “adventure climbing area” remains entirely appropriate for Roche Brune. Main route setters: Bruno Béatrix, Bruno Martel, Emmanuel Pluchart...
See all climbing crags: Isère →Roche Brune: 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
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- Most of the price goes to the people who bolt the crag
Guidebook preview
A taste of the 42 detailed routes available in the app.
At a glance
- routes
- 42
- sectors
- 2
- grades
- 5b+ → 7c
- climbing style
- Multi-pitch · Sport
- best season
- Dec → May, Sep → Nov
- 15b+
- 25c
- 35c+
- 46a
- 46a+
- 76b
- 76b+
- 36c
- 36c+
- 47a
- 27a+
- 17b+
- 17c
Access and approach
Frequently asked questions about climbing at Roche Brune
Where is the Roche Brune climbing site located?
The Roche Brune climbing site is located in La Buisse, in the Isère department. You'll find detailed access, parking and the approach in the OneTopo guide.
How many climbing routes are there at Roche Brune?
The Roche Brune crag has 42 routes across 2 sectors, with their grades and names in the OneTopo guide.
How do I get the Roche Brune climbing topo?
The Roche Brune 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.