Sport climbing
Routes, lead and top-rope
- YDS
- French
- UIAA
- British
For example
5.10a=5c+=VI+
5.95.10a5.10b5.10c
Convert a sport gradeFree · No sign-up · Checked 5 Aug 2026
Convert any climbing grade.
YDS, French, V-scale, Font, UIAA and British — sport routes and boulder problems, side by side. Pick the grade you know, read the one you don’t.
Bouldering
Problems and highballs
- V-scale
- Font
For example
V5=Font 6C
V4+V5V5+V6
Convert a boulder gradeConversions are approximate and vary by area. A 6C+ in Fontainebleau is not always a V5 in Bishop, and gyms usually grade softer than rock. Tables are compiled from published comparison charts and cross-checked against UIAA guidance — last checked 5 August 2026.
Climbing trip guides
First-hand guides to climbing destinations in Asia — where to stay, what it costs, how to reach the wall, and whether it’s worth the flight.
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Yangshuo Rock Climbing Guide for 2026
Sport climbing in Yangshuo, China: the karst crags of White Mountain, Wine Bottle, Boxing Ring in the Sky, Swiss Wall, Spearhead and Bamboo Cave, grades, seasons, e-scooters, SIM cards and VPN, and where to stay.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Seasons & timing
Popular Rock Climbing Destinations by Month
Working out the timing first? Compare every country we cover season by season — temperature, rainfall and when each destination is at its best.
62 countries · sortable by month
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Da Nang Rock Climbing and Bouldering Guide for 2026
Outdoor bouldering in Da Nang, Vietnam: the Son Tra, Ba Na Hills, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountains boulders, the crowdsourced topo map, crash pads, gyms, seasons and transport.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Climbing in Bangkok
Where to climb around Bangkok, the best gyms for lead and bouldering, and where to buy gear.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Best Rock Climbing and Bouldering Hostels for 2026
A curated guide to the 13 best rock climbing hostels and bouldering hostels worldwide for 2026, covering sport climbing, lead climbing, and trad climbing destinations.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Rock Climbing in the South of South Korea
A comprehensive guide to sports climbing in the southern regions of South Korea, exploring popular climbing spots, tips, and more.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Rock Climbing in Thakhek, Laos and Green Climbers Home guide for 2026
A comprehensive guide for travelers looking to climb in Thakhek, Green Climbers Home, Laos. This guide includes information on climbing areas, seasons, finding partners, transportation, gear, local climbing guides, and more.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Rock Climbing in Chiang Mai Guide for 2026
Rock Climbing in Chiang Mai: The Ultimate Guide for Climbing in Chiang Mai 2026. Everything you need to know.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Where to resole climbing shoes in Thailand?
A guide on how and where to resole rock climbing shoes in Thailand.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Traveling & Climbing Guide
Tonsai Temple Boulder Cave Bouldering in 2026
A comprehensive Tonsai bouldering guide for 2026. Tonsai Temple Boulder Cave in Tonsai, Krabi, Thailand.
By Stephan Bochet ·
Where to climb, month by month
Pick a month, see which destinations are in season — and which are unclimbable.
Popular climbing places by month
Thailand in January, Fontainebleau in October, Yangshuo in the shoulder season. Sorted by month so you book the trip that will actually be dry.
Open the season table
Stephan Bochet
Writer & climber · every guide on this site
Climbing since 2021. Every guide here was written after climbing the place — the photos are mine, the prices are what I paid, and the approach notes are the ones I wished I’d had. The conversion tables are compiled from published comparison charts and re-checked each year.
- Guides written
- 9Guides written
- Years climbing
- 5Years climbing
- Countries covered
- 6Countries covered
- Tables last checked
- 2026Tables last checked