Bouldering gyms have the wind in their sails and are constantly growing around Paris. Block'Out, it is for the moment 2 bouldering gyms in Ile de France. One in Cergy Pontoise and the other in Saint-Ouen. Thanks to the success of these gyms, you will soon discover 2, even 3, new locations. Thus, by the end of 2013 to the beginning of 2014, it will also be possible for you to climb in the rooms of Evry and Paris Bercy! If you are not familiar with the concept yet, let's have a look at the Block'Out in Saint-Ouen.
To begin with, what are blocks? They are structures of 3 to 4,50 meters high, Fontainebleau style, which allow you to climb without harness, nor rope, nor carabiners to hang. You can thus devote yourself to your passion and climb in complete safety with the assurance of a huge padded mat on the ground, in case of a fall. A small but important plus: the room is equipped with a chalk dispenser within easy reach in the center of the mats.
The room covers an area of 1000m2 on 2 floors. Upstairs, a structure adapted to beginners and special groups awaits you. It is also ideal for animations like children's birthday parties. It is also the space of the changing rooms, the showers, the sauna and the hammam... Please note that the use of the last two are free of charge at the entrance fee. But that's when you've worked hard!
Downstairs, there are many climbing possibilities for beginners as well as for professionals. We note the presence of a training corner for fingers, vaguely resembling a torture room, and a wall that climbs diagonally, very appreciated by experienced climbers.
Near the entrance, you can also discover a climbing room opening to the outside. Ideal on sunny days to climb in the sun, in the open air.
You choose your voices according to your level. A color code is assigned according to the difficulty for the whole room. Thus, the beginner will choose the yellow or orange holds while the half-god of climbing will opt for the green. Are you afraid of getting bored? Don't worry, the gym is constantly renewed and national and international openers spend their time renewing the boulders for your pleasure. The life span of a boulder does not exceed one month. Time for you to persevere before evolving.
You should know that Block'out is not only a climbing site. It is also an outdoor terrace and a real restaurant, with a chef who cooks fresh products. The bar offers you something to quench your thirst whenever you want, with a wide range of beers, including a special one that changes every week.
There is also a weight room that doubles as a stretching room. And an osteopath who officiates on the site by appointment.
The gym, open to climbers from 4 years old, also offers classes for children. What to initiate them in softness and with pleasure and games. It is also the place for epic fights. Indeed, the gym offers regular challenges. From the Fight Camping combining climbing, but also tent folding and down race, to the Fight School with calculator and 4 color pen, there is plenty of fun to be had.
In short, you will have understood, here is a place that deserves to be tested, even adopted. Ideal for the little low-level sportsman that I am as well as the great climber in search of novelties.
Practical info :
Block'Out 2 Paris - Saint-Ouen
40, rue Ardoin - 93 400 St Ouen
Metro Garibaldi or Mairie de Saint-Ouen
Open from Monday to Friday from 11am to 11pm
Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 9pm
Privatization possible for events on estimate
Prices :
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Location
Block'Out St-Ouen
50 Rue Ardoin
93400 Saint Ouen
Access
10 mn walk from Garibaldi metro or Mairie de Saint-Ouen metro (Line 13) (Velib' stations) 5 mn walk from RER C Saint-Ouen Bus at 20 m stop "Les Docks" (Line 139)
Prices
1 entrée: €13
10 entrées: €110
