Proposal of corresponding levels of experience between sport climbing and bouldering
| Level of experience | Sport climbing, average red point level, French grades | Bouldering, average level, Fontainebleau grades |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational | 4 to 6b | 4 to 5+ |
| Intermediate | 6b+ to 7a+ | 6A to 6C+ |
| Experienced | 7b to 8b | 7A to 7C |
| Elite | 8b to −8c+ | 7C+ to 8A+ |
| International Elite | >9a | >8B |