IFSC & FFME Editorials
Fifteen years after the 4th World Championships held at the Zenith, climbing returns to Paris in 2012, to celebrate the 12th World Championship at the Bercy sports palace.


Fifteen years after the 4th World Championships held at the Zenith, climbing returns to Paris in 2012, to celebrate the 12th World Championship at the Bercy sports palace.



From 12th to 16th september 2012, the world climbing championships will take place in Paris, France, in the prestigious Bercy Arena.
The French Climbing Federation is committed to a responsible policy in sustainable development and environmental protection.

• 85 000 licence holders
• 55 000m² arena space
• 15 000 expected spectators
• 500 athletes
• 200 volunteers
• 50 countries
• 15 judges
• 5 magical days of climbing in Paris
• 2 full days of finals
• 1 international sport arena
• 3560 facebook fans (and climbing...)
The Bercy Arena is a multi-purpose sports venue in the Bercy area in Paris. Bordered by the Bercy park and the Finance Ministry, it is on the right bank of the Seine, near the Bercy bridge, and is opposite the François Mitterrand library on the left bank.
