the albarracin
session
Twelve climbing days (rest days optional) of coached bouldering on Spain's finest orange sandstone — 1,600+ problems scattered through a pine forest below a medieval hill town, with a coach on the pads all day.
- Albarracin
- Spanish Sandstone
- 31 Oct–14 Nov
- 14 Days
- Font 3–8B+
- Grade
- 3
- Min. Participants
- €1,890
- Price (2 Weeks)
Albarracín is what happens when a pine forest is filled with rounded orange sandstone and left alone for a few thousand years — slopers, compression, roofs and slabs, most of it under five metres, all of it on landings that forgive you.
Six climbing days a week with a coach on the pads, covering everything from reading a sloper to building a redpoint plan — whatever is actually holding your bouldering back. Video analysis included, and the sector is picked each morning for the conditions.
Small enough ratios (max 7:1) that nobody gets lost in the group, and a medieval hill town a few minutes away for the rest day. October and November are the best months of the year here.
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Location
- Albarracin
- Grade Range
- Font 3 → 8B+
- Group Size
- Maximum 12
- Coaches
- Jan Novotny & Laszlo Juhasz
- Price
- €1,890
Two unforgettable weeks
Teruel, Aragón, Spain
Sweet spot around Font 5–7b
Max 7:1 coach ratio
Coach may vary by date
Or Enquire per week
Other Dates
Pick Your Season
Albarracín runs in its two prime windows — autumn and the end of winter. Here's the full calendar.
- Oct€1,890
- Mar€1,990
Real Rock, Real Albarracín
Sandstone, Slopers
& Soft Landings
No stock photos, no staged sends — just climbers working it out on Spanish sandstone.
The Gym-to-Rock Boulderer
Three months of regular indoor sessions and you're ready. Real rock asks different questions than plastic, and Font 3–5 here is the friendliest place in Europe to start answering them.
The Font 5–7a Climber
The sweet spot. This is where Albarracín has its greatest density of quality problems — every angle, every sector, more good lines in your grade than you can tick in two weeks.
The Solo Traveler Who Wants a Crew
Groups run from 3 to 12 with a maximum of seven per coach. You show up alone, you leave with people to climb with, pads to land on and someone who knows how to spot.
Technique
- Reading rounded sandstone: slopers, compression and pinches
- Movement skills & efficient footwork on featured slabs
- Perfect balance over your centre of gravity
- Overhang tricks: drop knee, flagging, heel & toe hooks
- Committing to the top-out instead of jumping off
Mental Game
- Basic understanding of outdoor bouldering risks
- Trusting the pads and the spot below you
- Flash & redpoint approach to new problems
- Personalized coaching to break through mental barriers
- Video analysis to see what you can't feel
Tactics
- Setting pads and spotting for real landings
- Breaking a problem into sequences and building a plan
- Reading conditions: friction, shade and time of day
- Managing skin, rest and session length across six days
- Long-term progression beyond the trip
- 07:00
- Early Start
Out before the crowds — first light is around 7:30 in autumn and the friction is at its best
- 08:00
- Warm-Up & Sector Plan
Easy problems, conditions check, and the day's objective with your coach
- 10:00
- Coached Session
Movement and technique work on the day's problems, max 7:1 ratio
- 13:00
- Lunch in the Pines
Packed lunch, skin and pads get a break, then we shift sector to follow the shade
- 14:30
- Projecting & Video
Harder burns on projects, filmed for analysis
- 20:00
- Dinner & Debrief
Food in the village or cooked together, video review, and a plan for tomorrow
| Feature | 1 Week Enquire | 2 Weeks €1,890 |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing days | 6 | 12 |
| Individualized coaching & guiding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crash pads & safety equipment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared accommodation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time to actually send a project | — | ✓ |
Albarracín, Spain
The Venue
Spain's premier bouldering venue — over 1,600 problems on orange sandstone scattered through an ancient pine forest, right below one of the country's most beautiful medieval towns. Most boulders sit under five metres, with forgiving pine-needle landings.
More than thirty sectors sit inside a compact area you can walk between in a day, from the 300-problem spread of El Arrastradero to the steep roofs of La Cueva — so there is always a sector with the right angle, the right shade and the right grade.
- Nearest Airport
- Valencia (VLC)
- Rock Type
- Orange Sandstone
- Climate in Oct–Nov
- 4–20°C
- Style
- Low boulders, slopers & roofs
Your Coaching Team
World-Class Coaches
Jan Novotny
Meet guideGuide & Coach
Laszlo Juhasz
Meet guideGuide & Coach
László started climbing in Hungary at 16 and has since climbed across the full spectrum — from the mountains of the Alps to the big walls of Yosemite. He has been instructing and coaching for over ten years.
Accommodation & Logistics
We Sorted the Boring Bits
Accommodation
Shared accommodation with local climbing hosts — bunk rooms in bungalows at Camping Ciudad de Albarracin, with hot showers, WiFi and a restaurant/bar, or shared rooms at Sandstone Guesthouse. Want something more comfortable? Send us a personal inquiry by email or WhatsApp.
Getting There
Fly into Valencia (VLC) for both arrival and departure — about 2h45 by road via the A-3 and N-420. Transport is not included, so most people hire a car; send us your flight times and we will help you share a ride.
Gear
Crash pads and climbing safety equipment provided. Bring your own climbing shoes, chalk bag and brush — we send the full kit list once you book (down jacket, headlamp, sleeping bag and a backpack for crag days).
Group Size
3 to 12 participants, max 7:1 coach ratio. Minimum 3 to run the trip — otherwise we offer an equivalent alternative or a full refund.
What's Included
Full Package
- Individualized coaching — movement, tactics, and mental game
- Guiding & local knowledge — sectors picked for your level and the conditions
- Crash pads & climbing safety equipment
- Shared accommodation — local climbing hosts
Not included
- Transportation
- Accommodation of any higher standards
- Climbing and travel insurance
- Food & drinks
1090 per week
FAQ
Common Questions
What level do I need to be?
At least three months of regular indoor climbing or bouldering. Previous outdoor bouldering experience is not needed — complete beginners work on movement basics right alongside climbers projecting hard problems. Open to women and men, ages 15 and up. Physical intensity is high.
Do I need my own gear?
Bring climbing shoes, a chalk bag and a brush. We provide the crash pads and climbing safety equipment, and send a full kit list once you book (down jacket, hat, rain jacket, approach shoes, headlamp, sleeping bag and a backpack for crag days).
Is food included?
No. Breakfast and lunch are self-catered — there is a shop stop on the way in and the accommodation has a kitchen and fridge. Albarracín has plenty of restaurants for dinner, and communal dinners can be arranged for around €10.
What if fewer than 3 people book?
We need a minimum of 3 participants to run the trip. If numbers don't add up, we'll offer an equivalent (or better) alternative trip, or a full refund. No hard feelings.
Can I book just one week?
Yes — the trip is listed as two weeks, but single weeks are available. Ask us for the weekly rate on your date and tell us which week you want.
Where do I fly in and out of?
Valencia Airport (VLC), for both arrival and departure — about 2h45 by road via the A-3 and N-420. Madrid is roughly 3 hours and Zaragoza about 2.
Reserve Your Place
Ready to Get on the Sandstone?
Spaces fill fast, and we only run this trip with a minimum of 3 participants. Secure your spot now — or drop us a line first if you've got questions.
Questions first? Email info@rockbusters.net or catch us on WhatsApp — we reply fast.