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Who is the course for?

Beginner

No climbing experience needed.

Intermediate

You have climbed before and can belay on your own.

Advanced

You lead regularly, also outdoors on rock.

Expert

For strong climbers working at their limit.

All levels

The programme is adapted to your level.

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Climbing grades

We give the difficulty in the French scale, as used in Swiss climbing gyms and crags, with the UIAA scale for comparison. Alpine routes often feel harder than crag routes of the same grade because of protection, terrain and altitude.

French	UIAA
3a–4c	III – IV+	First steps Big holds and footholds, mostly vertical or less steep. Ideal for your first climbs and for kids.
5a–5c	V− – VI	Easy to moderate Typical routes after a basic course: slightly smaller holds, good footwork starts to matter. Very doable with some practice.
6a–6b+	VI+ – VII+	Intermediate For regular climbers: steeper walls, smaller holds, technique and a cool head when leading.
6c–7b+	VIII− – IX−	Advanced For well-trained climbers: overhangs, small edges, often several attempts before sending.
7c–9c	IX – XII	Elite Years of targeted training. The hardest routes in the world today are 9c.

Source: Wikipedia, comparison table of climbing grades

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Fitness 1–5

How fit you should be for the course – approaches, length of the days and altitude.

1 · Easy

Short approaches (up to 20 min), climbing with plenty of breaks. No special fitness needed.

2 · Moderate

Approaches up to 1 h, 4–5 h active. You enjoy moving and do some sport now and then.

3 · Medium

Approaches of 1–2 h with a backpack, days up to 8 h. You do sport regularly.

4 · Demanding

Approaches up to 3 h and 1000 m of ascent, days up to 10 h, several days in a row. Good endurance needed.

5 · Very demanding

Long alpine days over 10 h, more than 1000 m of ascent, altitude above 3000 m. Very good endurance and sure-footedness.

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Booking status

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Places available, you can book right away.

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Fully booked

All places taken – join the waiting list.

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