Can I climb in Buthiers today?

Buthiers

Today: Yes. Dry from 10:00.

Before you go

Buthiers after rain

Buthiers: sandstone boulders in the forest, in Ile-de-France, France. The nearest other areas on this site are Fontainebleau (18 km) and Montagne de Beaune (225 km).

Is it too wet to climb at Buthiers today?

The answer at the top of this page says: yes means the rock should be dry, maybe means only the fastest-drying spots, and no means it's too wet. It comes from Météo-France's forecast and how fast sandstone dries, and it's updated through the day. Nobody checks the rock in person, so touch the holds before you climb.

How long does Buthiers take to dry after rain?

Buthiers is sandstone, which soaks up rain and stays weak inside for a while after the surface looks dry. These times are the model's estimates, not measured here. After a proper soaking (2 mm of rain or more), sunny, windy boulders need about 18 hours of dry weather, most of the forest about 30 hours, and shaded ones about 42 hours. A light shower needs less time. A breeze shortens the wait, and above about 92% humidity the model won't call the rock dry.

Can you climb at Buthiers when the rock is wet?

Wet sandstone breaks. If a hold feels cool or damp, leave it for another day.

How to tell if the rock is too wet