Alain Robert

Urban climber, 'French Spider-Man'

Appears in 1 story

Born: August 7, 1962, Digoin

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Stories

Alex Honnold attempts first ropeless ascent of Taipei 101, live on Netflix

New Capabilities

As of May 2026: Consulted by Honnold ahead of climb

Alex Honnold summited Taipei 101 without a rope on January 25, 2026 — 1,667 feet of glass, steel, and concrete in 1 hour, 31 minutes, and 40 seconds, the highest urban free solo in history. He said: "Sick."

Updated May 23