From climber to instructor: a journey of transmission

My name is Romain, and I’m a state-certified climbing instructor.

I’ve been working in this profession for two years, but my passion for climbing goes back much further.

I discovered climbing as a teenager, on the cliffs of Chamonix. Since then, it has never left me.

After several years of personal practice and active involvement with the Club Alpin Français d’Aix-en-Provence, I naturally chose to pass on this passion — first as a volunteer instructor, then by training to make it my profession.

Today, I hold the DEJEPS Rock Climbing in Natural Environments, a French state diploma that allows me to guide outings for all levels in single-pitch climbing, multi-pitch routes, via cordata and via ferrata.

« Climbing a rock face opens the way to full awareness of emotion, mind, and movement. Absolute presence in the here and now. »

A sensitive, human-centered, and embodied approach

For me, climbing is much more than a sport.

👉 It’s a philosophy of life: it teaches humility, patience, discipline, a connection to nature — and also trust, in yourself and in others.

I favour a simple, authentic approach, so you can experience something real, in confidence, within the vertical world.

I place great importance on the quality of the guidance I provide:

✅ Teaching, to pass on solid foundations
✅ Listening and adaptability, because everyone progresses at their own pace
✅ Respect for the natural environment, which I’m deeply committed to helping people discover and appreciate.

What I love most about my work

Working a route, searching for the right body positions, the rhythm, points of balance, the fluidity of movement. I love the technical side as much as the beauty of the motion. And I have a particular passion for multi-pitch routes — more committed lines that combine effort, silence, adventure, and contemplation.

Spending several hours suspended between sky and rock, with the sea or the mountains as a backdrop, is a unique experience — one I truly want to share.

A project, an idea, a question?

👉 I always take the time to talk things through before each outing.

“Having had the opportunity to take part in several climbing outings guided by Romain, I highly recommend his guiding services, whether to improve your climbing skills or to discover beautiful sites in the region. Romain is very attentive to the group and extremely vigilant when it comes to safety.”

- Céline A.

A few testimonials

“An absolutely incredible multi-pitch outing. The guiding was excellent — both reassuring and highly educational. An experience I would recommend to anyone who wants to discover or rediscover multi-pitch climbing, in complete safety.”

- Nicolas B.

"An excellent climbing guide, attentive to others, Romain is also extremely serious when it comes to the safety of those he guides. I highly recommend climbing with him, especially on easy multi-pitch routes, where he teaches us a great deal — particularly about rope techniques.”

- Martial G.

“A great day spent with Romain on a multi-pitch outing in the Calanques. Very clear and pedagogical when it comes to the different progression and belaying techniques. I had complete confidence throughout.”

- Thierry P.

“We heard about Romain and contacted him to guide us along the Vire des Écureuils.
He is a patient, attentive person.
I was really uncomfortable on some sections, and he was able to reassure me. I highly recommend him.”

- Clotilde B.