The World’s First Flying Climbing Wall

The World’s First Flying Climbing Wall

Julien Roux has just completed an unprecedented feat: the world’s first flying bouldering wall.
At the same time, this becomes the highest climbing wall ever built, suspended at an altitude fluctuating between 4,200 and 4,350 meters (average: 4,275 m – pending Guinness World Record confirmation).

During the artistic performance, the maximum altitude above sea level reached 4,990 meters — higher than Mont Blanc (4,805 m).

The Man Behind the Dream

Julien Roux is a French athlete specializing in highline, the art of walking on a slackline stretched between mountains. He has already achieved extraordinary exploits such as this one: Watch on YouTube.

Aged 29, born in Lyon and now based in Annecy, Julien first competed at a high level in freestyle skiing. At 18, he suffered a serious accident during a competition that nearly cost him his life and left him immobilized for two years.

He began slacklining as part of his rehabilitation — and fell in love with it.
Since then, he has dedicated his life to mastering balance, conquering vertigo, and pushing both his personal and his sport’s limits.

“At the beginning, I was afraid of heights.”

Today, while highline remains his main form of expression, Julien has evolved into a multidisciplinary athlete, merging sports to bring his boldest ideas to life — climbing, skiing, golf, skydiving, alpinism, ice climbing, paragliding, even caving.

Through his creative projects, he aims to shed light on these disciplines that have shaped him.
Highline is still young and full of untapped potential — and for Julien, many pages of this story are yet to be written.

“I’m convinced that everything is possible. I chase my dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.”

The Flying Wall Project

Julien dreamed of flying through the air on a hot air balloon, climbing his own wall as the sun rose over the Swiss Alps — surrounded by his friends, eyes on the clouds.

“I wanted to merge this imaginary world with my technical expertise — to make something real, while keeping absolute control and total safety.”

“This project is the culmination of my daily battle to control body and mind against vertigo. It’s far more than an aerial stunt — it’s a victory over fear, and proof that determination can bring even the wildest ideas to life.”

Key Facts

• Direct height (from ground to wall): 4,200–4,350 m (avg. 4,275 m, Guinness validation in progress)

• Maximum altitude reached (above sea level): 4,990 m

• Reference: Mont Blanc, 4,805 m

• Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

• Location: Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland (from Payerne to Romont)

• Flight duration: 1h30 – distance: 15 km

• Outside temperature: -15°C

• Takeoff time: 7:51 AM (Paris time)

• Balloon company: Compagnie des Ballons (Annecy)

Athlete Profile

Name: Julien Roux
Age: 29
Born: Lyon, France (1996)
Residence: Annecy, France
Profession: Professional athlete & content creator
World Records: 5x

Partners:
DJI • Mammut • La Sportiva • Izipizi • SpaceBloc • CardoSystems • Compagnie des Ballons

Media Materials

🎥 Video:
Full “Day of the Flight” recap (OURS Media / NewsCut):
Google Drive – Full & HD Versions
(4K / 5.5 GB – 16+ min, HD / 1.58 GB)
You are free to use any footage provided.

📸 Photos:
Google Drive – Full Photo Library
Includes folders for each photographer with proper credits.

Credits: Julien Faure, Léo Pernin, Thomas Cerato, Kenny Cerou
NewsCut edit: Léo Pernin

Interview Availability

Julien is available for interviews by phone, video call, or in person.
He will be delighted to discuss his journey and this exceptional project.

Contact:
📧 leslignesdeju@gmail.com
📞 +33 6 18 19 35 46
🌍 rouxjulien.com