🇮🇹🧗♀️ Laura Rogora Makes Climbing History in France
Italian climbing sensation Laura Rogora has etched her name into the record books by becoming the first woman ever to onsight an 8c+ route, conquering the formidable “Ultimate Sacrifice” at the Gorges du Loup in southern France.
🔥 What Makes This Onsight So Impressive?
Grade: 8c+ (a level previously onsighted only by a handful of elite male climbers)
Route: “Ultimate Sacrifice” links two demanding climbs—New Power Generation (8b) and Last Soul Sacrifice (8c)—into one relentless challenge
Style: Onsight means she climbed it on her first try, without prior knowledge or practice—a feat requiring peak physical and mental mastery
🌟 A Day of Triumph
Rogora also redpointed Trip Tip Tonik (9a) in just three attempts the same day
She called it “Without a doubt, my best climbing day ever!” on Instagram
Her ascent follows previous 8c onsights, including Spanish Caravan and Ajo Crudo, but this marks a new frontier for women’s sport climbing
🧠 Mental Grit Meets Physical Power
Rogora nearly fell twice—once on the opening 8b section and again near the top when she couldn’t see the holds. She downclimbed, recovered, and powered through to the chains
