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Switzerland Bouldering: Cresciano, Chironico, and Bern's Rock
From Ticino's world-class granite erratics at Cresciano and Chironico to the sandstone boulders of the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland is one of Europe's great bouldering destinations. The complete guide for the visiting climber.
By ZealZag Team
Bern Bouldering 2026: Anraku and Mackenzie Make History
Sorato Anraku wins his second consecutive World Cup gold of 2026 as the only climber to top all four finals problems in Bern. Oceania Mackenzie delivers Australia's first-ever World Climbing gold in a perfect Festhalle final.
By ZealZag TeamWorld Climbing Series Bern Opens at Festhalle as New Era Begins
The rebranded World Climbing Series opened in Bern on May 22 with bouldering qualifications at Festhalle — the same competition the sport called the IFSC World Cup last year, and one of the most stacked qualification fields in recent memory.
By ZealZag Team
Bern Bouldering Day 1: Sanders, McNeice, Zhang Share the Top of Women's Qualification
Annie Sanders (USA) topped the women's Boulder qualification at the World Climbing Series Bern with 124.9 points — tied with Erin McNeice (GB) and Yuetong Zhang (China) in a split-group format that set up a wide-open semi-final on Saturday.
By ZealZag Team