Europe Climbing Trip

We’ll introduce you to loads of different places, including top climbing spots like the German Frankenjura, Spanish Margalef and French Ceuse. We guarantee you fantastic climbing, top tuition and guidance, as well as the most fun you can have on a climbing tour.

Of course, we recommend that you join our crew for the whole tour but we know that some of you have proper jobs and other commitments. That’s fine just choose the destinations or dates that work for you and come along for as long as you want - we’ll even pick you up from a nearby airport.

Our performance coaching is ongoing throughout the tour so here’s what you’ll learn (amongst many other life lessons):

What equipment you need and how to choose it properly to have a great climbing experience whilst staying safe

How to belay, set up top-rope and lead climbing to develop more technical climbing skills

Using a guide book, climbing calls and communication so that you can tackle new climbing areas in the future

Movement skills for more efficient climbing 

Understanding of outdoor risks so you can make it home safely every day

Cleaning the anchors so you can retrieve all your gear safely

As well as all this, we’ll focus on slab/vertical ground and footwork. We’ll teach you how to use your balance and how to place your feet to efficiently move on the rock (leading comfortably F5 or more). You’ll develop skills to help you handle steep faces, save energy and climb more confidently and efficiently (leading comfortably F6c or more), with some work on overhangs too.

For climbers who are confident enough with their balance, foot work and who have already acquired the basics of climbing technique, we will move on to on-sight/red point. This means we can focus on more challenging routes (leading F6c and above). 

The focus for the tour is epic climbing, meaning you can take on loads of routes each day and spend plenty of time on the face. And rest assured that our instructors will make sure everyone has fully mastered new techniques before trying them out for real.

What's Included:

Guiding / Coaching

Accommodation (campsites, refuges, ...)

Transport

Safety equipment (quick draws, ropes, harness, helmet, ... NO CLIMBING SHOES)

(your travel and climbing insurance, flight tickets and food is not included in the price)

Optional: common dinners 10€

We think you’ll agree that our itinerary is pretty spectacular. Here’s where the tour stops:

Labské údolí - Czech republic

The Elbe Mountains are without doubt one of the best sandstone areas in Europe, forming the border between the Czech Republic and Germany. The River Elbe carves its way through the soft sandstone creating steep sided gorges and crags that are begging to be climbed. It’s very challenging for technical sport climbing and generally considered suitable for climbers capable of leading 6a’s and harder. If you’ve got a bit of experience under your belt then this is a great place to improve your technique and mental control – becoming a Zen climbing master.

Fly via Prague, arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Sunday to Friday. 

Frankenjura - Germany

One of the biggest and best climbing spots in Germany and probably Europe too. Located between Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth there are about 1,000 crags to explore in the area, which is enough to keep anyone busy. Most routes are short, powerful single pitch sport climbs on limestone with plenty of finger pockets. With around 10,000 routes, this is perfect for climbers of all levels. It’s also family-friendly and a top spot to start leading or to do your first outdoor climbs all backdropped by the beautiful forests of Bavaria. There’s accommodation to suit most needs and budgets in campsites or guesthouses.

Fly via Nürnberg, Germany: arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Sunday to Friday.  

Zillertal - Austria

The undisputed best granite climbing spot in the Tirol, bar none. There are around 700 routes to climb, seven via ferratas, climbing gardens and lots of pitch tours. With so many options you can climb here until your fingers bleed (hopefully not of course!). We usually say that some outdoor climbing experience and leading may be relevant but not essential, and there are plenty of routes for all abilities. We love this stop on the tour and think you will too. Accommodation is in a local campsite.

Fly to München, Germany. Fly from Milano, Italy: arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Monday to Friday.  

Finale Ligure - Italy

With the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria done, Italy is the next logical stop. And what a stop it is. The climbing at Finale Ligure is stunning. With around 2,700 routes to choose on white limestone rocks in an area of about 10 square kilometres, this is one of the best climbing areas in Italy. The deep green landscape can be harsh and wild, and it’s not your usual climbing area, but then again, this is not your usual climbing tour either. It’s the perfect place for experienced climbers to go hard and beginners to bag their first crags. The free camping area is a nice bonus too.

Fly to Milano, Italy. Fly from Torino, Italy: arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Sunday to Friday.

Ceüse – France

The best sports climbing crag in France and maybe even the world, this is a no brainer stop off point for our tour. Blessed with beautifully pocketed limestone, amazing lines and a truly stunning location, this is a climbing nivannah that is not to be missed. Most routes are single pitch and the climbing is really varied, ranging from overhangs to steep technical walls. The routes are renowned for being tough and requiring plenty of stamina so they are mostly suitable for climbers with some outdoor climbing experience and good fitness. Leading experience is also relevant but not essential. Accommodation in Ceüse is in a campsite.

Fly into Torino, Italy. Fly back from Montpellier, France:  arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Sunday to Friday.

19/9/2015  26/9/2015  Gorge du Tarn - France

Situated in the south-west of France in the Pyrenees, this is a well-known spot for bouldering and sports climbing. The rock here is good and well-bolted with the Gorge du Tarn offering excellent steep overhangs that will test the stamina of even experienced climbers. There’s a good spread of grades so something for all ability levels to get stuck into. Some routes are up to 150m long. Again, it’s suitable for sport climbers with at least some outdoor climbing experience and being able to lead climb is relevant but not essential. Accommodation is also in a campsite.

Fly via Montpelliere, France: arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Sunday to Friday.

Margalef – Spain

Considered a climbing paradise by some, Margalef in Spain is located near to Montsant and Siurana. With more than 500 routes of all types, quality and grades. There’s big overhangs, small pockets, tufas, boulder routes and plenty more to try out. It’s all found in nearly 50 crags spread over two valleys, with climbs of all grades including slabs, overhangs and vertical walls. It’s an incredibly beautiful place too. It’s suitable for sport climbers with at least some outdoor climbing experience. Leading is helpful but not essential. Accommodation is in a local campsite.

Fly via Barcelona/Llerida, Spain: arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Sunday to Friday.

Rodellar - Spain

The last stop on the tour is appropriately one of the world's best climbing areas. We’ll take on athletic, long stamina climbs in huge caves and there’s another chance to improve your tufa technique. This is mostly advanced sport climbing and suitable for climbers with outdoor climbing experience although there are plenty of easy routes to enjoy if you are less experienced. But by this time on the tour, you should be able to take on the challenge. Leading experience is not essential, but very welcome. Accommodation is in an excellent refuge within walking distance of the crags.

Fly via Barcelona, Spain: arrive Saturday and depart Saturday allowing 6 days climbing Sunday to Friday.

So, as you can see, this is a pretty comprehensive European tour stopping at many of Europe’s legendary climbing spots. Join the crew from the start and travel the whole way or pick your favorite destination and we’ll meet you there. However you do it, being part of our European tour you’ll become part of the Rockbusters family, live the life and become a better climber. What’s not to like?