60 & Counting? Alain Robert Takes the French Skyscraper by Storm
Meet Alain Robert, the iconic “French Spiderman” who proves age is just a number—when he sprouted up the 48‑floor Tour TotalEnergies in Paris on Saturday. He’s 60 now, and he’s saying, “Yep, I’m still a rockstar!”
Why was this climb a big deal?
- 60 marks the French retirement age. Alain turned that into a headline‑making thrill.
- He climbed the tower in a bright red jumpsuit and flashed a victory pose that’s part champion, part selfie‑star.
- Each ascent carries a cause: he wants to shout loud about climate action.
From cliffs to skyscrapers
Starting in 1975 on the granite faces near his home in Valence, southern France, Alain dove into solo climbs by 1977. The rest? A whirlwind tour of the world’s most iconic structures:
- Burj Khalifa – the tallest building on Earth.
- Eiffel Tower – the French love‑it monument.
- Golden Gate Bridge – the San‑Francisco icon.
- And 150+ more towering feats across continents.
How does he do it?
Alain relies on nothing but bare hands, a pair of climbing shoes, and a shaker of chalk. No harnesses, no permission required—just that audacity that keeps him in trouble and in headlines.
Takeaway
Alain’s climb whispers a simple truth: you can keep living the dream, no matter your age. And while his journey raises the bar for physical adventure, it also pushes for the planet’s future—one daring vertical ascent at a time.
