SPORT CLIMBINGSEND CAMPOLTRE FINALE
Six climbing days (rest day optional) on pocketed limestone above the Ligurian coast — technical single-pitch sport climbing by day, focaccia and the Mediterranean by evening. Grades for everyone, coaching that means it.
- Finale Ligure
- Italy
- 24 April – 1 May 2027
- 7 Days
- 5–8c
- Grade
- 12
- Max Group Size
- €1,090
- Price
Finale Ligure is one of Europe's biggest sport climbing playgrounds — over 30 crags, 200+ sectors, thousands of routes of technical, pocketed limestone stacked in the hills above the Mediterranean. It's famous for rewarding movement over muscle, which makes it one of the best places on the continent to actually get better, not just tired.
This is our full two-week Sport Climbing Course: 12 days of coaching from refreshing your safety systems and leading technique through to redpoint and onsight tactics, delivered by Jan Novotny and Lucas Gangloff across the area's best single-pitch cragging.
Grades run from a friendly 5 up to 8c, so absolute beginners transitioning outdoors and climbers chasing hard numbers are equally at home — and every evening ends the same way, with good food, a swim if you want one, and more climbing talk than anyone needs.
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Location
- Finale Ligure
- Grade Range
- 5 → 8c
- Group Size
- Maximum 12
- Coaches
- Jan Novotny & Lucas Gangloff
- Price
- €1,090
One unforgettable week
Liguria, Italy
Beginner to advanced
Max 7:1 coach ratio
Coach may vary by date
Guiding & coaching included
Other Dates
This Course Travels
Sport Climbing Course runs year-round across several destinations. This page covers Finale Ligure — here's everywhere else it's happening.
- 2wk€1,890
- Sep€1,090
- Oct€1,090
- Dec€950
- 2wk€1,690
- Jan€950
- Jan€1,090
- 2wk€1,990
- Feb€1,090
- Mar€1,090
- 2wk€1,990
- Apr€1,090
- Apr€1,090
- 2wk€1,890
- May€1,090
- 2wk€1,990
- Jun€1,090
- Jul€1,090
- 2wk€1,990
- Jul€1,090
- Aug€1,090
Real Rock, Real Finale
Pockets, Pesto
& The Mediterranean
No stock photos, no staged sends — just climbers earning it on Finale Ligure's technical limestone.
The Gym-to-Crag Climber
Comfortable indoors, ready for real outdoor mileage — leading, cleaning anchors, reading rock, all with a coach watching your every move.
The Plateaued Climber
You've been stuck at the same grade for a season. Finale's technical, pocketed style will expose exactly what's holding you back — then fix it.
The Proper-Trip Traveler
You want a proper block of time to actually progress, not just a long weekend — plus enough evenings free to enjoy the Ligurian coast.
Technique
- Choosing & caring for the right gear
- 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
- Van-life wisdom from Lucas, learned one crag at a time
Tactics
- Belaying & lead belaying, catching falls dynamically
- Setting up top-ropes
- Clipstick timing & pre-clipping the first draw
- Reading Finale's technical, pocketed rock efficiently
- Long-term progression beyond the trip
- Day 1
- Arrival & Welcome
Welcome dinner, trip briefing, equipment check, goal-setting
- Days 2–6
- Cragging
Single-pitch sport routes, technique refresh, tactics on Finale's pockets, video analysis — rest day optional
- Day 7
- Final Climbing & Departure
Morning session, farewell lunch, departures
| Crag | Style | Grade Range |
|---|---|---|
| Rocca di Perti | 13 sectors, sun-exposed pockets | 5 – 7c |
| Monte Cucco | Historic vertical walls | 6a – 7c |
| Rocca di Corno | Sheltered, technical faces | 6a – 8a |
| Rocca Carpanea | 20+ sectors, wide grade spread | 5 – 8c |
Finale Ligure, Italy
The Venue
One of Europe's biggest sport climbing destinations, Finale Ligure packs 30+ crags and thousands of routes of technical, pocketed limestone into the hills above the Ligurian coast — all within a short drive of the beach, a medieval old town, and some of Italy's best coastal food.
Climbable nearly year-round thanks to its range of aspects, spring is one of the sweet spots: warm enough to climb all day, cool enough that the shaded sectors are still an option when the sun sectors get busy.
- Nearest Airport
- Genoa (both ways)
- Rock Type
- Pocketed Limestone
- Climate in Apr/May
- 16–24°C
- Style
- Single-pitch sport cragging
Your Coaching Team
World-Class Coaches
Jan Novotny
Meet guideFounder & Performance Coach
Rockbusters' founder and head coach, with 25+ years on rock. Jan traded a career in social work for a life of pushing climbers past their limits — technically and mentally — and hasn't looked back since.
Lucas Gangloff
Meet guideGuide & Coach
A qualified climbing coach with 10 years on rock, Lucas has sent 8a in both Terradets and Rodellar, onsighted 7b+ in Laos, and climbed trad routes from Wales to a sea stack in Tasmania. He lives most of the year out of his van, and believes small details make the biggest difference in coaching.
Results
What Past Climbers Say
The best 3 climbing weeks ever! I progressed from 6A to 7A and received a lot of advice and encouragement that helped me get mentally more resilient.
All I need is to shoot a message to Jan, book my flight, pack a small backpack — and the next thing I know, I'm on top of a route in one of Europe's best crags.
I'd never climbed on pockets before Finale. By day four my fingers understood things my brain still can't explain.
Accommodation & Logistics
We Sorted the Boring Bits
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites, or places run by local climbers. For higher-standard accommodation, send a personal inquiry by email or WhatsApp.
Getting There
Fly into Genoa for both arrival and departure. Local transport is organised once you land — no navigating Italian mountain roads solo.
Gear
Bring reasonably tight climbing shoes, harness, helmet, belay device, 2 screw-gate carabiners, and a 60cm sling. We provide most of the rest — full kit list once you book.
Group Size
Maximum 12 participants, roughly 7:1 coach ratio. Small enough for real coaching, never a crowd-control exercise.
What's Included
Full Package
- Guiding — local knowledge of Finale's 200+ sectors
- Individualized coaching — technical, mental, and tactical
- Climbing safety equipment — ropes, draws, helmets, slings
- Shared accommodation — local climbing hosts
Not included
- Transportation, including local transportation
- Higher-standard accommodation
- Climbing and travel insurance
- Food & drinks
FAQ
Common Questions
What level do I need to be?
All levels, from beginners comfortable leading indoors at 6a (or 5 outdoors) to advanced climbers pushing 7c and beyond. Grades on this trip run from 5 up to 8c.
Is this single-pitch or multi-pitch?
This course is entirely single-pitch sport climbing — quick approaches, bolted lines, no rope-system complexity. Perfect for maximising your actual climbing time.
Do I need my own gear?
Bring reasonably tight climbing shoes, a harness, and a helmet. We provide belay devices and slings, but 2 screw-gate carabiners and a 60cm sling of your own are handy to have. Full kit list sent once you book.
Is food included?
Food arrangements and any included meals are confirmed before departure.
Where do I fly in and out of?
Genoa Airport, for both arrival and departure.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes, a minimum of 3 participants. If that minimum isn't met, we'll offer a different trip or course of the same or higher value, or issue a full refund.
Reserve Your Place
Ready for Finale?
Spaces are limited to 12 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.