«Our arrival in Grenoble is a bit like a new first time! » Eric Hatesse is the organizer of the Climbing fair who will keep his 3And edition from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 November. After two years in Lyon, this event will take place at Alpexpo, a Grenoble. The move is justified by the lack of space in the Lyon exhibition hall due to the growing number of exhibitors and by the fact that “we are also closer to the ecosystem of professionals and practitioners of verticality”.
Tribute to Patrick Edlinger
Some 245 exhibitors, from all over France but also from twelve countries, will be present during the three days, that is to say a hundred more than last year. Friday will be reserved for insiders, but Saturday and Sunday the general public will be able to attend the Exhibition.
This 3And edition will be sponsored by two prominent personalities: Solemn Piretmultiple world champion in climbing for the disabled e Francis Damilano, mountain guide, author and director. Both will speak in public on Sunday (1.00pm and 3.00pm).
In addition to the stands, numerous activities will punctuate the three days: equipment tests, book presentations, climbing competitions, spectacular demonstrations, a space for children or even a exposure dedicated to climbers Patrick Edlingerten years after his death (a tribute will be returned to him on Saturday at 2.30pm).
Conferences
Otherwise, 18 conferences they are programmed with topics as varied as: the inventory of the economic activity of climbing gyms in France, the liability of professionals in the face of an accident, the environmental impact of climbing, research at the service of the performance of the French climbing team , presentation of the new Qualigrimpe label, etc.
