Petzl GriGri
The GriGri is a mechanically assisted-braking device from Petzl; it weighs 175 g and lowering is controlled with a lever at 3:1 mechanical advantage. Rated for single ropes from 8.5 to 11 mm (8.9 to 10.5 mm optimal), with one rope slot. It rappels on a single strand. In stock at 56 shops from 54.77 EUR.
The lightest and most compact cam-assisted belay device in Petzl's range, for lead and top-rope belaying with single dynamic ropes of 8.5 to 11 mm, optimised for 8.9 to 10.5 mm. When the climber falls or weights the rope, the cam pivots to pinch and block it; the belayer keeps a hand on the brake strand and uses standard Petzl technique. The ergonomic handle unblocks the rope for lowering, with a 3:1 mechanical advantage from handle and cam. 175 g; aluminium side plates, stainless steel cam and friction plate, reinforced nylon handle; CE EN 15151-1, UKCA, UIAA.
GriGri rope compatibility
Compatible with all 133 single ropes we track, 119 of them in the optimal band.
- Mammut 10.0 Galaxy Classic (10 mm single)
- Tendon Smart 10.0 (10 mm single)
- Mammut 9.5 Gym Classic (9.5 mm single)
- Tendon Smart Lite 9.8 (9.8 mm single)
- Fixe Liana 9.6 (9.6 mm single)
What the GriGri is for
Best for gym, sport single, top rope and projecting. Aimed at beginner to expert climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
GriGri strengths
- Cam-assisted blocking with a 3:1 lowering handle
- Single ropes 8.5 to 11 mm, optimised for 8.9 to 10.5 mm
- 175 g: Petzl's lightest cam-assisted device
- Rope-installation diagram engraved on the device
GriGri trade-offs
- Single rope only: no doubled-rope rappel, no guide mode
- No anti-panic function (that is the GriGri+)
GriGri specifications
| Brand | Petzl |
| Model | GriGri |
| Device type | Assisted braking |
| Braking | Mechanically assisted |
| Lowering | Lever |
| Mechanical advantage | 3:1 |
| Rope diameter | 8.5-11 mm |
| Optimal range | 8.9-10.5 mm |
| Rope types | Single |
| Rope slots | 1 |
| Weight | 175 g (6.2 oz) |
| Material | Aluminium with steel inserts |
| Certification | CE EN 15151, UIAA |
| Released | 2019 |
| Guide mode | No |
| Anti-panic function | No |
| Lead / top-rope switch | No |
| Rappel | Single strand |
What the GriGri costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 56 shops that currently stock it (54.77 to 100.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 54.77 EUR at veronaverticale.it, 54% below the 119.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| veronaverticale.it | 54.77 EUR |
| walashop.com | 59.46 EUR |
| decathlon.it | 65.99 EUR |
| blackisard.com | 67.13 EUR |
| campobase.net | 67.90 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 68.95 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 69.45 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 69.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 69.90 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 69.90 EUR |
| + 46 more shops | |
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