Found in 1991 by Gilles Brousseau and François-Guy Thivièrge, the Ile aux Raisins (means “Grape Island”) site in Pont-Rouge represents a mixed climbing gem in North America. Since 1997, the Festiglace is proud to welcome the best ice climbers around the world to team up with the strongest Quebecers. What makes Pont-Rouge such a coveted winter crag are the routes majorly overhanging aspect as well as the exceptional quantity of daggers. Even though the rock is quite fractured, it’s also this feature that leads the water through to become those sought-after frozen drips.

Pont-Rouge hosts 55 routes of all levels: WI2 to WI6+, from 10m to 40m. Each year, ice formations are different and create new mixed climbing lines. Just over 20 routes are selected for the event at the heart of Festiglace: the Enduro competition. This competition formula is unique in the world but so much esteemed by climbers. Don’t miss the party after the conferences! We expressly start later on sunday to accomodate a little more sleep! We hope all our efforts will lead you to a memorable competition and Festival. Have a n’ICE Festiglace!