PROJECT ESPAÑA
2027
Four weeks, four legendary Spanish limestone destinations, one continuous vertical adventure — from Sella's sun-drenched walls to Margalef's powerful pockets. Pick a week, or pick the whole month.
- Chulilla, Margalef, Sella, Siurana
- 4 Legendary Crags
- 20 February – 20 March 2027
- 28 Days
- 6a/5
- Min. Lead Grade
- 3
- Min. Participants per Leg
- €3,550
- Full Trip
This is Spain's greatest hits, in order: the sun-drenched diversity of Sella, the dramatic tufa-lined columns of Chulilla, the technical face climbing that made Siurana legendary, and the powerful conglomerate pocket-pulling of Margalef.
Each week stands entirely on its own — book the whole month and hop between destinations with local guiding and coaching threaded through every single day, or pick the one leg that fits your calendar.
Minimum three climbers per leg, personalized coaching every day, and by night, authentic Spanish climbing cottages, tapas, and a community that tends to become genuinely hard to leave by week three.
- Duration
- 28 Days
- Destinations
- 4 Crags
- Min. Lead Grade
- 6a indoor
- Group Size
- Maximum 12
- Coach
- Arturo Aparicio
- Price
- €3,550
4 weeks across Spain
Sella, Chulilla, Siurana, Margalef
5 outdoor
Min. 3 climbers per leg
Guiding every leg
Or per week, à la carte
Pick Your Weeks
The Full Project España Route
Book the whole month below, or use this as your menu — every leg works as a standalone week if four weeks isn't in the cards right now.
- Feb€1,050
- Feb€3,550
- Feb€1,050
- Mar€1,050
- Mar€1,050
Real Rock, Four Crags
Sella to Margalef
& Everything Between
No stock photos, no staged sends — just climbers earning it across Spain's four best-known limestone playgrounds.
The Grade-Chaser
You're leading 6a indoors and 5 outdoors, ready to turn that into confident 7a climbing. Four weeks of structured coaching is exactly the runway that takes.
The Rock-Type Collector
You want to feel the actual difference between Sella's variety, Chulilla's tufas, Siurana's technical faces, and Margalef's cobblestone pockets — all in one trip.
The Community Seeker
You'd rather spend a month climbing alongside a crew that gets closer every week than bounce between solo trips and gym partners you barely know.
Technique
- Choosing & caring for gear that keeps you safe
- Movement skills & efficient footwork
- Perfect balance over your centre of gravity
- Overhang tricks: side-stepping, drop knee, flagging, heel hooking, kneebars
- 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
- Adapting fast when the rock changes every week
Tactics
- Belaying & lead belaying, catching falls dynamically
- Setting up top-ropes
- Clipstick timing & pre-clipping the first draw
- Rock-specific movement reading, leg by leg
- Long-term progression beyond the trip
- 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 cottage, gear sorted for tomorrow
- 20:00
- Dinner & Debrief
Tapas, good company, tall tales from the day
| What's Included | 1 Week | Full Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing days | 6 | 24 |
| Destinations | 1 | 4 across Spain |
| Individualized coaching & guiding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety equipment & gear | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared accommodation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full road-trip community & lifelong sending buddies | — | ✓ |
Sella to Margalef
The Route
Starting on the Costa Blanca in Sella, the trip tracks north through Chulilla's dramatic tufa-lined canyon, up to Siurana's legendary technical faces above the Priorat, before finishing in Margalef's otherworldly conglomerate pocket-pulling — roughly 400km of Spain's absolute best limestone.
The itinerary is sequenced for variety as much as geography: from Sella's beginner-friendly diversity through increasingly technical and powerful terrain, so your skills build the same way the trip does.
- Fly Into
- Alicante
- Fly Out Of
- Barcelona
- Rock Types
- Limestone & Conglomerate
- Climate in Feb/Mar
- 12–20°C
Your Coach
World-Class Coaching
Arturo Aparicio
Meet guideGuide & Performance Coach
Arturo found climbing after years of surfing in Tenerife, and never looked back. These days he lives out of his van chasing new projects around Sella, bringing that same easygoing, patient energy to four straight weeks of coaching across Spain's best crags.
Results
What Past Climbers Say
I started the trip intimidated on 6a routes. By Margalef in week four I was confidently working 7a. I genuinely didn't think a month could change that much.
Four crags, four completely different climbing styles, one coach who adapted his teaching to each of them. I left with a far more well-rounded game than I arrived with.
Booked one week almost on a whim. Extended twice on the road. That's basically the whole pitch for this trip right there.
Accommodation & Logistics
We Sorted the Boring Bits
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in local climbing cottages run by local climbers, at each of the four stops. A private room is possible if arranged ahead, for an extra charge.
Getting There
Fly into Alicante at the start, out of Barcelona at the end. We're happy to help coordinate shared rental cars within the group between legs.
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 per leg to run. Small enough for real coaching, never a crowd-control exercise, on any single week.
What's Included
Full Package
- Individualized coaching — technical, mental, and tactical
- Guiding & local knowledge — routes picked for your grade, every leg
- 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
one week 1050€
FAQ
Common Questions
Do I have to book all 4 weeks?
No — every leg works as a standalone week. This page is for climbers who want the entire route booked as one continuous trip, with everything sorted in advance.
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.
What if a leg doesn't reach 3 participants?
We need a minimum of 3 participants to run any given leg. If numbers don't add up for a specific week, we'll offer an equivalent (or better) alternative, or a full refund for that portion. No hard feelings.
Where do I fly in and out of?
Fly into Alicante for the start of the trip, and out of Barcelona at the end. If you're only booking individual weeks, each leg has its own nearest airport listed on its page.
Reserve Your Place
Ready for the Full España Project?
Spaces are limited across all four legs, and this is the trip climbers build their spring around. Secure the full route now — or drop us a line first if you've got questions.
Prefer to test the waters first? Pick a single week from the schedule above. Questions? Email info@rockbusters.net or catch us on WhatsApp — we reply fast.