Rock climbing initiation course in Barcelona, 2 days
Join Marc on this 2 day rock climbing initiation course. You will learn all the basic rock climbing techniques in a completely safe environment, while you enjoy some of the most beautiful and thrilling rock climbing spots in Catalonia.
2 Days
All year
Low
Highlights
- Learn the rock climbing basics so you can climb with your friends.
- Discover the magical Montserrat Mountain, a true climbers paradise.
- All climbing gear is included.
Description
Rock climbing is a unique sport that requires mental concentration and physical strength. Unlike other sports, this one combines different skills, while giving you an adrenaline rush hard to compare. If you are interested in rock climbing, but have no experience, this 2-day initiation course in Barcelona is perfect for you.
Rock climbing is a strategy game. You must plan and study the routes ahead of you to decide the best move. During our 2 day course, I will teach you how to conquer this game, while you enjoy some of the most beautiful and thrilling settings for rock climbing in Catalunya.
Upon completion of this rock climbing course, you will be able to climb, with your partners and completely safe, single-pitch routes. A pitch is a section of a route where we use rope and belay points for protection.
One of my goals is that, by the end of this 2 day initiation course, you can lead and clip the rope properly. Another objective of this course is that you learn how to belay a partner. Belaying refers to the different techniques used to apply tension on the rope. This is important so that if you lose balance, you can’t fall down.
During this 2 day initiation course you will learn the following:
Rock climbing gear and how to tie knots
Top rope and lead belaying
Maneuvers with anchors, guiding and clipping of ropes
Bailing a route
How to deal with climbing falls
Body position and progression techniques
Most importantly, I will make sure you learn all the safety tips needed to enjoy yourself while being safe. And of course, you will have the opportunity to climb a lot and have fun!
So if you want to learn the basics of rock climbing, send me a request. I will be more than happy to safely guide you on this adventure.
If you are interested in a different type of trip such as climbing during winter, check out this Winter multi-pitch climbing in Alt Urgell, Catalonia.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Personal insurance
Price details
- Liability and accident insurance, all climbing gear and pickup in Monistrol de Montserrat train station or nearby station included in the price. Photos and Gopro videos (taken by the guide) are also included in the price. Pickup in another location can be done at an extra fee.
Itinerary
Day 1: Climbing day
Pick up at Monistrol de Montserrat and 20 minutes drive to the climbing area, plus 15 minutes walk to the walls.
We will start with gears and knots, afterwards you will already do some tope rope climbing and belaying.
We will spend the day in the climbing area and eat there, so make sure you take water and food for the day.
Day 2: Lead climbing
We will go to a different climbing area, also around 20 minutes drive. The hike to the walls will take around 30 minutes.
The goal for the second day is that you start lead climbing.
Like the day before we will spend all day in the climbing area.
Details
More info
Although it’s a first time designed course, it can be adapted for those who have some experience and want to improve their climbing skills and level. Pick up and drop off can be arranged at an additional fee, depending on where you stay. Notice that it is also possible to do the course in another location, contact and ask for the option. A third day is recommendable for you to fully assimilate the new techniques. Wear light but strong comfortable sport clothes, mountain oriented if possible. Adapt the clothing to the weather conditions, I will suggest depending on the season.
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Sunglasses
Sport clothing, waterproof jacket, sunscreen, hat or cap, food.
About the guide
Marc
4.9
(183)
Mountain Guide
AEGM Rock Climbing Guide
Ever since I was a kid I have been in contact with nature, and this has been my environment. Family traditions led to my first steps in the hiking world. I discovered wonderful places and learned to enjoy and respect the mountains. Still vivid in my memories are the ascents around Ordesa NP and the Catalan Pyrenees during my childhood.
At the age of eighteen I took my first steps in rock climbing. I dedicated some years climbing traditional classic routes, with the Montsec range as my school. With the experience gained I widened my horizons and started discovering new walls: Ordesa, Puig Campana, Penyal d'Ifach, Los Mallos de Riglos, Montrebei, Terradets...
In 2000, I got my Civil Engineer degree. I then spent my holidays climbing. At this point I started exploring the big possibilities France and its walls opened up: Verdon, Vercors, Jonte...
In 2002 I went on a one-year trip to Australia, but without climbing. After that year I realized rock climbing was my real passion. At then started spending as much time as I had climbing. My climbing trips starting taking me further and further. It was in Switzerland where I discovered my favorite climbing terrain: the amazing limestone walls of Wendenstöcke, Rätikon, Sanetsch... After that, new destinations kept coming: UEA, Jordan, Morocco, Dolomites, Sardinia, Corsica...
Finally, I decided to become a Climbing Guide and offer all my climbing experience to you.
My formal training started in 2011, as I became a Climbing Monitor of the High Mountain Catalan Academy (ECAM). Just after that, in 2012, I got my Climbing Sport Technician degree.
Not satisfied with that, I continued my training to get the highest climbing degree available in Spain. In the spring of 2014 I finished my training and became a Climbing Superior Sport Technician.
Languages
French | English | Catalan
Certificates
AEGM
What people are saying about this trip
Evan
Marc is an incredible professional who allows even those of us who are just starting out in this world to enjoy climbing thanks to his way of explaining and making people understand how to evolve in this sport. His knowledge of all climbing areas gives him a lot of flexibility to teach about different types of climbing and rock climbing areas. He has all the necessary equipment even if the ‘students’ do not have it. At the end of the experience, he sent us all the information about different climbing areas in the area suitable for our level and photos from the whole weekend. 100% recommended, very good professional. Thank you so much for everything Marc !!!!
Harry
Marc is a great instructor and also a great person! highly recommended
Kevin
Marc is a great climber and a very good educator. It was great to discover the world of climbing by his side. I did with him an initiation course in climbing (two mornings) in Sabassona (Boulder and rappelling) and in Sorralta in Roda de Ter (climbing) and two climbing outings (in the Soleia of Sant Martí de Centelles and in Montserrat), of all the day, to consolidate and perfect the learnings (in small group, of three and two people).
Ashley
This experience was the highlight of our week in Barcelona! Marc was very supportive and accommodating to our climbing levels. We climbed a variety of routes, which were really fun! He is very experienced, and good at what he does. Thanks again!
Hannah
Hoy hemos finalizado el curso de Nivel Inicial con Marc en Montserrat!! De nuevo, ha sido una jornada muy agradable. Marc es un profesional en la materia, nos ha hecho pasar un día de escalada estupendo y quedarnos con ganas de repetir! Sin duda, recomendado 100%!
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