PROJECT ESPAÑA 2027
CHULILLA
Week Two of Project España: six climbing days (rest day optional) in a limestone canyon above the turquoise Turia River, where 40-metre routes build the endurance the rest of the trip demands.
- Chulilla
- Turia River Canyon
- 27 February – 6 March 2027
- 7 Days
- 40m
- Longest Single Pitches
- 3
- Min. Participants
- €1,050
- Week 2 of the 4-Week Trip
North of Valencia, Chulilla's towering walls rise above the crystalline Turia River — over 900 routes known for their length, technical vertical faces, and subtle tufa formations. While Sella introduced you to Spanish limestone, Chulilla is where the trip starts demanding more.
Work iconic sectors like El Balcón, La Muela, and El Oasis, applying Week 1's technical foundation to routes running up to 40 metres on a single pitch — exactly the kind of sustained climbing that forces genuinely efficient movement and strategic resting.
Evenings unfold in a medieval village of cobblestone streets beneath a 13th-century castle, with analysis sessions in local cafés and a rest-day option to soak in nearby thermal springs.
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Location
- Chulilla
- Route Length
- Up to 40m
- Group Size
- Maximum 12
- Coach
- Arturo Aparicio
- Price
- €1,050
Week 2 of the 4-week trip
Valencia region, Spain
Single-pitch endurance
Min. 3 climbers to run
Guiding every leg
Part of the full trip
The Full Journey
Project España 2027 — Full Schedule
This leg is one stop on a 4-week route across Spain. Book just this week, or grab the full trip and follow the coast from Sella to Margalef.
- Feb€1,050
- Feb€3,550
- Feb€1,050
- Mar€1,050
- Mar€1,050
Real Rock, Real Chulilla
Tufas, Canyon Walls
& Sustained Pump
No stock photos, no staged sends — just climbers building endurance above the Turia River.
The Sella Graduate
You've built the foundation in Week 1, or arrived with solid technique already, and you're ready for routes that actually test your stamina.
The Efficiency Seeker
Long routes expose wasted movement fast. Chulilla's 40-metre pitches are the best classroom there is for learning to climb efficiently.
The Medieval Village Romantic
Cobblestone streets, a 13th-century castle, thermal springs on rest days. You want the postcard version of a Spanish climbing basecamp.
Technique
- Choosing & caring for gear that keeps you alive
- Movement skills & efficient footwork
- Perfect balance over your centre of gravity
- Overhang tricks: side-stepping, drop knee, flagging, heel hooking
- Cleaning anchors — keeping all your gear
Mental Game
- Basic understanding of outdoor risks
- Climbing calls & communication that get your message across
- Redpoint & onsight attempts on new climbs
- Personalized coaching to break through mental barriers
- Mental stamina for routes that just keep going
Tactics
- Belaying & lead belaying, catching falls dynamically
- Setting up top-ropes
- Clipstick timing & pre-clipping the first draw
- Strategic resting & energy conservation on long pitches
- Long-term progression beyond this week
- 08:30
- Morning Briefing
Crag plan, conditions check, coffee
- 09:30
- Guided Climbing Block
Movement & technique coaching on selected lines
- 13:00
- Crag Lunch & Reset
Packed lunch, rest, tactics chat with your coach
- 14:30
- Afternoon Session
Project burns or mileage — your call
- 18:30
- Pack Down & Return
Back to the village, gear sorted for tomorrow
- 20:00
- Café Analysis & Dinner
Movement efficiency breakdown, tall tales from the day
| What's Included | 1 Week | Full Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing days | 6 | 24 |
| Destinations | 1 (Chulilla) | 4 across Spain |
| Individualized coaching & guiding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety equipment & gear | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared accommodation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full road-trip community & lifelong sending buddies | — | ✓ |
- MARGALEF
2027-03-13 – 2027-03-20
- SELLA
2027-02-20 – 2027-02-27
- SIURANA
2027-03-06 – 2027-03-13
- PROJECT ESPAÑA 2027
2027-02-20 – 2027-03-20
Chulilla, Spain
The Venue
A dramatic river gorge north of Valencia, where towering limestone walls rise above the crystalline Turia River — over 900 routes known for their length, technical vertical faces, and subtle tufa formations.
The medieval village itself, with cobblestone streets winding beneath a 13th-century castle, offers thermal springs and gorge hiking trails for rest days, and a genuinely tranquil counterpoint to the climbing.
- Nearest Airport
- Valencia (both ways)
- Rock Type
- Limestone
- Climate in Late Feb/Mar
- 12–19°C
- Style
- Long endurance routes, subtle tufas
Your Coach
World-Class Coaching
Arturo Aparicio
Meet guideGuide & Performance Coach
Arturo found climbing after years of surfing in Tenerife, and never looked back. Guiding every leg of Project España, he brings the same easygoing, patient energy to Chulilla's longer routes as he did to Sella's foundation-building week.
Results
What Past Climbers Say
I'd never thought about resting strategically mid-route before Chulilla. A 40-metre pitch has a way of teaching you fast whether you like it or not.
The evening café analysis sessions were oddly one of my favorite parts. Breaking down footage over coffee in a medieval village hits different.
Spent our rest day in the thermal springs after a week of pumped forearms. Genuinely one of the best recovery days I've had on any climbing trip.
Accommodation & Logistics
We Sorted the Boring Bits
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in a local climbing cottage run by local climbers. A private room is possible if arranged ahead, for an extra charge.
Getting There
Fly into Valencia for both arrival and departure. Local transport is organised once you land.
Gear
All safety equipment provided — ropes, draws, helmets, slings. Bring your own shoes and harness if you have preferences; we've got spares if you don't.
Group Size
Minimum 3 climbers to run the leg. Small enough for real coaching, never a crowd-control exercise.
What's Included
Full Package
- Individualized coaching — technical, mental, and tactical
- Guiding & local knowledge — routes picked for your grade
- Climbing safety equipment — ropes, draws, helmets, slings
- Shared basic accommodation — local climbing hosts
Not included
- Local transport (we are happy to organize shared rental cars within the group)
- Flights
- Travel & climbing insurance
- Food & drinks
FAQ
Common Questions
What level do I need to be?
Previous outdoor sport climbing experience is expected, with a minimum lead grade of indoor 6a or outdoor 5. Suitable for women and men aged 15 and up; physical intensity is medium to high.
Do I need my own gear?
Bring climbing shoes and a harness you trust. We provide belay devices, helmets, and slings, plus a full kit list once you book (down jacket, headlamp, sleeping bag, approach shoes).
Is food included?
Food arrangements and any included meals are confirmed before departure.
Can I join this leg without doing Week 1?
Yes — every leg works as a standalone week. You don't need to have done Sella first, though the technical foundation from Week 1 does help you get more out of Chulilla's longer routes.
What if fewer than 3 people book?
We need a minimum of 3 participants to run this leg. If numbers don't add up, we'll offer an equivalent (or better) alternative, or a full refund. No hard feelings.
Where do I fly in and out of?
Valencia Airport, for both arrival and departure.
Reserve Your Place
Ready to Build Some Endurance?
Spaces fill fast, and we only run this leg with a minimum of 3 climbers. 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.