Climbing in the Polish Tatras- Mnich and Gran Koscielcow
Discover the amazing Tatra mountains on a unique climbing experience in Poland. Join a local certified guide and climb to the Mnich summit, or to Gran Koscielców as you learn climbing skills on the way.
Tatras
1 Day
May - Oct
High
All levels
Highlights
- Climb some of the most amazing mountains in the Tatra Range.
- Enjoy a unique outdoor adventure in Poland.
- Learn the skills you need to go into the wild Tatras.
Description
On these 1-day tours, a certified guide will take you to one of the most stunning mountains in the Polish Tatras and you will learn and practice the skills you need to climb it. This hands-on experience can take you either to the top of Mnich or on the Gran Koscielcow.
These classic tours start early, at around 7 am, and end between 4 or 5 pm, depending on the variant that you choose. Both include the equipment and necessary training to tackle the climbing challenge at hand.
Option 1: Mnich
The Mnich (2068 masl) is a simple yet spectacular peak next to Morskie Oko in the Tatra Mountains. It is the perfect option for a first-time rope climbing trip. It is graded II on the UIAA scale and is a great place to start. Technically, it is not a problem for athletic people, although the top part of the climb is quite unforgettable. The route covers 7 km from the shelter, a 100-meter climb, and as much as 765 meters of elevation. For more advanced climbers, we can also choose a harder route.
Option 2: Gran Koscielcow
The Gran Koscielcow (2155 masl) is similar in difficulty to the Mnich (also II on the UIAA scale), while the terrain is more diverse, and the ridge itself is much less crowded. The trip begins by taking the cable car to Kasprowy Wierch or by hiking from Kuźnice through Hala Gąsienicowa to the Mylna Przełęcz, where it will take around 2 hours to climb to the summit after putting on the climbing equipment.
Training
Although these climbs are not formal courses, in order to carry them out we will cover the following techniques which one of the guides on our team will show you:
Putting the harness on
Tying the rope to the harness
Basic principles of belaying in the Tatra Mountains
Basics of rope descent
Basic technique for moving in high mountain terrain.
There are slight variations in the itinerary and price for these two options which are detailed below. Take your pick and contact us today to start planning this wild adventure in the Tatras! We look forward to guiding you!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Permit and entrance fees
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay and rappel devices
Price details
- The price listed is for a Mnich ascent.
- Price for Gran Koscielcow is 1700 PLN/person, 1800 PLN for 2 people (maximum).
- For both, PRICE INCLUDES:
- Approximately 68 hours of excursion with elements of Tatra training conducted by a licensed Tatra guide authorized to conduct excursions outside the designated routes.
- Equipment rental for the trip (helmet and harness)
- Accident insurance PLN 20,000
- Climbing group size: 2 people/guide
Itinerary
Day 1: Option 1: Mnich
07:00 - meeting before the barrier in Palenica Białczańska or 30 minutes earlier in Zakopane. Often, the guide has the option to enter the Wlosienica by car (only 1.5 km from the shelter) - we will inform you about this option about a week before leaving
09:00 - 20-minute rest at the shelter, discussing the trip plan
09:20 - 11:00 - approach to Back Mnichowe and Wyżnia Mnichowa Switch
11:00 - 13:00 - wearing the harness and entering the Upper Shelves, and then the gable dome itself. Of course, 100 meters of climbing is carried out by the guide, belaying the participants. Due to the exposure, the upper part of the entrance is the essence of the entrance to the Monk
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - preparation for the congress. The guide lowers the participants onto the rope and then descends by himself
14:00 - 17:00 - return to the starting point
Day 2: Option 2: Gran Koscielcow
7:00 - meeting in Kuźnice in front of the Mountain Explorers rental ( map ) and a trip to Murowaniec on Hala Gąsienicowa
9:00 - rest at the shelter, discussion of the climbing plan
10:30 - ascent to the Mylna Przełęcz
10:30 - 13:00 - wearing a harness, helmets, and crossing the Ridge - we go to Zadni Kościelec, go down to the Kościelcowa Przełęcz, and then we go to Kościelec
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - return to Kuźnice
Details
More info
Guided tours are carried out in a group of 2 participants + a guide. If a week before the date of the expedition, there will be no complete set of participants, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the expedition and return 100% of the advance payment or postpone the departure to another date (depending on the participant's willingness).
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
* Harness and helmet (free of charge on request), * Climbing shoes (optional) or hard-soled hiking boots * Comfortable sports clothing adjusted to the weather conditions, * Rain jacket, * Sunglasses, * A backpack with snacks and drinks.
About the guide
Mountain Climbing
Tour Operator
Mountain Climbing School is a team of experienced climbers who feel at home in the mountains. They have a lot of mountain expeditions as guides. Mountain Climbing School organizes various types of excursions in Tartach, Jura and Slovenia, which focus on reaching certain peaks as well as learning to climb at different levels. Courses carried out by Mountain Climbing School end with the issuance of the relevant certificates. Nice atmosphere and professionalism
Languages
Polish | English
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
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