On June 11, 2025, Arc’teryx and Climbing District inaugurated the second edition of The Prises de la Bastille — a series of unique volumes designed to transform indoor climbing into a true vertical exploration.Following a memorable debut in 2024, this new edition steps up the game, both in substance and style.
In the climbing world, columns—whether natural or reimagined indoors—represent a deeply organic, sculptural, and immersive form of movement.
From towering giants like Devils Tower in Wyoming, a sacred monolith with perfect hexagonal lines, to the basalt organs of Arpa Gorge in Armenia, and the hanging tufas of Kyparissi in Greece, these formations tell the story of a shifting geology frozen in verticality.
Each type of column demands its own style: pure opposition, three-dimensional compression, or a delicate balance of finesse and power.
These natural forms are now inspiring a new generation of indoor volumes: both playgrounds and canvases, where route setters reinvent movement and space to create complete climbing experiences—sensory, technical, and expressive.
Climbing a column is often less about ascending and more about a physical dialogue. A vertical dance where you embrace the wall, and every move tells a fragment of the landscape.
These volumes are not an evolution. They are a reinvention. They echo the powerful lines, cracks, and pillars found outdoors—reimagined for the indoor climbing experience.
Every hold becomes a piece of urban cliff. A new kind of climbing experience with more opposition, subtlety, and commitment.
Route setters here are given a radical playground:
Each boulder becomes a canvas. Each sequence tells a story through motion.
Art is no longer hanging on the walls — it lives in the way we climb.
A truly unique evening with over 500 people gathered around Arc’teryx and Climbing District — marked by everyone’s energy and the shared drive to push limits.
Arc’teryx athletes Ashima Shiraishi, Clément Lechaptois, and Hamish McArthur were present to kick off this exceptional evening.
A special moment of climbing and connection with these extraordinary individuals — each revealing, in their own way, a unique facet of the sport.
You can find the full lineup on the Social Club calendar, including:
From Saturday, January 3 to Sunday, January 4, and then from Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11, we’re kicking off the year with a bang: open days, special offers, and activities!
Big Run Neuilly → Bastille on January 2: 10 km with music, climbing and drinks included, and up to 10% off the Climbing District annual membership.
Voici tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour organiser vos sessions d’escalade entre les réunions de famille, les préparatifs des fêtes, ou pour démarrer la nouvelle année l’esprit clair.
🔥 Vente Flash du 3 au 5 octobre ! -15% sur nos cours annuels et trimestriels !
Entrée à 5€ pour les étudiants et scolaires, les 10 et 11 octobre !
29-31 août : Entrée gratuite, initiation escalade et fitness à 5€, offres exclusives et cadeaux Arc’teryx. Découvre Climbing District !
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*The information presented in this article corresponds to the period of its publication - June 2025. To find out about our current offers and prices, please visit our store
