Basic rock climbing course

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€370.00

Dates: 17, 24 and 31 October

A course to learn the basics of classic rock mountaineering in the Apuan Alps: belaying, progression, manoeuvres and everything needed to proceed safely on routes with alpine difficulties.

Registration

Registration will only be effective after payment of a deposit of €80.00.
The deadline for registration and payment of the deposit is 10 October 2026.

Vacation Style Holiday Type
- Classic Mountaineering
- Sport Climbing
Activity Level Beginner
1/8

All about the Corso base di alpinismo su roccia.

The Basic Rock Climbing Course consists of three outdoor outings, on a rock crag, on an Apuan ridge and on a multipitch route in Tuscany. The aim of the course is to teach students the basics of safety and progression on routes that present mountaineering difficulties.
The first outing will take place at the crag and will focus on rock progression, belay manoeuvres, abseiling and belaying with various types of brakes. In the next two outings we will apply the illustrated techniques on a multi-pitch route and on a specially selected Apuan ridge.

The course will be held exclusively by Alpine Guides, professionals qualified to teach and lead people in the mountains, on all Alpine terrains.
The course does not require any technical prerequisites, only good physical fitness.

The minimum number of participants to start the activity is 4 persons.

The personal equipment needed consists of a helmet, harness and climbing shoes. It is possible to rent the complete equipment for the entire duration of the course for 25.00 euro in total (or 10.00 euro per piece for those who only need to rent part of it).

Information
For more information about the activity and membership, send a whatsapp message to +39 334 9585 828 or +39 345 116 8661

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Assistance from mountain guides
Common equipment (ropes, lanyards, carabiners, quickdraws...)

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Personal equipment
Transfer charges

First exit 17/10/2026

The first outing will take place at a crag. We will focus on the knowledge of mountaineering equipment and the principles of roped progression: tying, anchors and their connection, belaying methods - Climbing technique - Principles of rappelling - Abseiling and other fundamental manoeuvres on alpine routes.
Second exit 24/10/2026

We will climb a multi-pitch route in the Apuan Alps with difficulty up to Grade IV or V on the classic scale (for example, the Cresta degli Abbacchiati on the Pilastri di Setriana or the Cresta dei Bimbi on Monte Procinto). We will practise moving up the route in pitches and abseiling in the field. Each mountain guide will accompany a rope team of two participants.
Third exit 31/10/2026

We will climb a ridge in the Apuan Alps, with mountaineering difficulties up to grade III or IV classic (indicatively the Garnerone or Grondalpo ridge): in this outing, each Alpine Guide will follow only two students, we will see in the field the basics of conserving, belaying methods, belays, etc.

The following equipment is required:

Helmet
Harness
Climbing shoes
3 snap hooks (of which at least 1 has a wide base)
2 lanyards
Trekking/Accessory shoes
Mountain clothing
Waterproof windbreaker
Backpack