Chris Sharma - BACK in Céüse - Sport climbing and bolting in France
After years away, Chris Sharma returns to the storied limestone of Céüse with Daila Ojeda, drawn back to a cliff that helped define modern sport climbing. Céüse holds deep personal weight for Sharma—more than a decade after his landmark ascent of Biographie, he’s back to seek fresh inspiration, this time roaming the quieter “Face de Rat” sector in search of a new line to create from scratch. What makes this short film hit is its behind-the-scenes look at the full arc of a project: not just trying hard, but finding, cleaning, and bolting a future classic on one of the world’s most revered walls. You’ll get the feel of Céüse’s sweeping stone, the calm intensity of Sharma’s process, and the satisfying mix of patience, craft, and commitment that turns blank rock into possibility—perfect for anyone who loves the romance of new routes and the relentless pull of unfinished dreams.
Petzl Sport · 8:59
After several years of absence, Chris Sharma and Daila Ojeda have returned to Céüse on a quest for new projects. This cliff has a special significance for Chris, as it was here, more than ten years ago that he did the first ascent of the inspiring line, Biographie (5.15a). This time, at the "Face de Rat", away from the summer crowds, Chris found a new line to bolt.. Written & directed by Guillaume Broust https://www.instagram.com/guillaume_broust https://www.youtube.com/user/guillaumebroust Original soundtrack list: 0:00 - 2:08: Drunk Souls - "No more fighting" (http://bit.ly/PulVbs) 2:24 - 3:04: Ricci Fat Cut - "Sit back & chill" (http://bit.ly/SY3ob6) 4:55 - 7:30: Degiheugi - "I feel sorry" (http://bit.ly/PA5Pvz) Read full interview and more pictures here : http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/news/in-field/2012/07/25/chris-sharma-back-in-ceuse