François Nicole

François Nicole is a Swiss climber, school psychologist and ASGM climbing instructor. Less publicized than his brother Fred, François Nicole nonetheless remains one of the pioneers of Swiss extreme climbing, opening or repeating hard routes in boulders and cliffs, and is a model for the generations who followed. Among his notable achievements: Bain de Sang 8c+/9a, Bimbaluna 9a/+ (FA), Amazonie 9a, among others..