Hardly any mountain region represents the evolution of climbing as clearly as the Dolomites. This makes it all the more valuable to learn climbing skills from the ground up in these iconic mountains.
This climbing course is aimed at beginners who want to start climbing from scratch as well as at those who already have some experience in an indoor climbing or bouldering gym and would like to build a solid foundation for independent outdoor rock climbing.
The course covers the current fundamentals of rock climbing, both in top-rope and lead climbing.
The Alta Badia region is ideally suited for this: several climbing sectors are located directly at the rock face of Sass Dlacia, offering a wide range of routes. Additional climbing and bouldering opportunities can be found at Falzarego Pass and in Pederü – St. Vigil.
Another highlight is our base camp: the campsite is set in a beautiful natural environment, surrounded by fragrant pine forests and green meadows at the foot of the majestic Dolomites.
Accommodation is in tents, using your own sleeping bag. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared together; on one evening we will go out for pizza together with the advanced group.
Programme
Day 1: Arrival in the Puster Valley. Meeting point at 9:00 a.m. at Ehrenburg (Kiens) railway station, followed by onward travel in shared cars. Introduction to basic rock-climbing belay techniques at the climbing garden. Late-afternoon check-in at the campsite, tent setup and communal cooking.
Day 2: Independent abseiling, belay techniques in lead and second climbing, and plenty of climbing practice.
Day 3: Consolidation of the techniques learned over the previous days. First insights into alpine climbing, including anchor building and multi-pitch routes. Return journey in the late afternoon.