Jules Marchaland - "Le Bruit de l'Acid" (9b/5.15b) First Ascent
"Jules Marchaland - "Le Bruit de l'Acid" (9b/5.15b) First Ascent" is a rock climbing video (14 minutes) published by mellow on September 2, 2025 with 76K views. Available to watch free on CouchClimbs.
Jules Marchaland arrives at Claret, a rugged winter crag near Montpellier, France, with one goal: the first ascent of "Le Bruit de l'Acid," a brutal 9b (5.15b) line that has resisted every attempt. The route is unrelenting — no rests, a flawless big dyno, and an 8B boulder crux buried deep in a sequence that demands absolute strength and precision from start to finish. This is Jules' hardest project yet, and the film follows his raw, honest battle against a single defining move that stands between him and one of France's most coveted first ascents. What makes this film essential viewing is the intimacy of the struggle. Director Yulen Calleja Ordiz captures not just the athletic spectacle but the psychological grind of projecting at the limit — the repeated falls, the recalibration, the quiet determination that separates elite climbers from the rest. The route itself is a masterpiece of natural design: technical footwork, explosive power, and zero margin for error woven into a single continuous effort. When Jules finally commits, you feel every move. A compelling document of modern sport climbing at its absolute frontier.
mellow · 14:58
Jules Marchaland takes on a raw 8B boulder crux buried in a powerful route at Claret (France), a classic winter spot near Montpellier. This route is technical, has a perfect big dyno, and no rests. This line demands everything—strength, technique, and patience. Jules pushes for the send and fight against one single move. A peek into one of France’s hardest projects, and Jules first 9b. Directed and filmed by: Yulen Calleja Ordiz In collaboration with: Petzl & Millet Special Thanks: Tempo Studio for the additional footage Grace Kellner Valli for the editing and design help. Lucien Martinez for showing us the route Licensed music codes MB01PJF7ZEUZRFR MB01H1Q5RMGM7GS MB01ILGVBIWV4JX MB01FTYSCKG1UL7 MB01YQLAYYPFYPR MB01DKO2NIGXXPZ MB01IRKULVZPX31 MB01LVWB3KA8DNN MB01CIYTFTO33WX