Sébastien Thouément
The Calanques seen from the Val Vierge

Sébastien Thouément

Climbing instructor based in Marseille

DEJEPS Escalade en Milieux Naturels — French state instructor diploma

Passionate about outdoor climbing, I will guide you toward autonomy or expertise on all types of routes!

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Crag climbing

Introduction

Learn the fundamentals of crag climbing and reach autonomy. One to six people.

Calanques

Advanced coaching

Learn how to work outdoor routes and push past your max grade! Several sessions plus guided outings.

Calanques, Blavet gorge

Up to grade 7b

Multi-pitch routes

Coaching toward autonomy, or guiding so you can simply enjoy the routes — up to you!

L'arête de Marseille

  • 120 m
  • max 5c
  • D

A legendary route, accessible in grade.

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L'arête du vallon

  • 120 m
  • max 4b
  • AD

Sugiton: climb in the shade on a century-old route. Panoramic summit and descent via the belvedere!

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2 Vauriens 3 Canailles

  • 150 m
  • max 6a+
  • TD-

A classic amid the geological splendours of Cap Canaille.

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Promesse des profondeurs

  • 150 m
  • max 6b
  • TD

Perhaps the most beautiful route in the Calanques — not to be missed. Full-day outing.

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Les futurs croulants

  • 150 m
  • max 6b
  • TD+

A vertiginous journey on semi-equipped rock, with an unforgettable traverse 120 m above the waves!

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Sur les traces de Gaston

  • 10 pitches
  • max 6a+
  • D+

An unforgettable odyssey on a gem of the Calanques!

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Sébastien guiding on the multi-pitch route "Sur les traces de Gaston" in the Calanques
Mid-odyssey on "Sur les traces de Gaston", Calanques.

Trad climbing

Introduction courses

Fundamentals of gear placement, crack-climbing basics and protection tactics. Leave the course able to climb a pitch protected 100% on trad gear!

La Tour

Min. level: 5c on-sight at the crag

Advanced courses

Review of trad fundamentals with a focus on building belay anchors, aid climbing and piton placement.

Sébastien trad climbing in the Verdon
Trad climbing in the Verdon.

DEJEPS exam preparation

Preparation for the DEJEPS (French climbing instructor diploma) and the TEP route list.

I assess your level and give you the keys to progress and to prepare your route list and your training in the best conditions.

Verdon or Calanques

Guiding a trad climbing session in the Verdon gorge
Preparing for the trad module of the DE, Verdon gorge.

Contact

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