Taster Course Rock Climbing

Basic
1 day
First rock climbing experience
Knots, belaying & climbing techniques
Perfect for beginners

Season:

May October

Departure Times

09:30
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald

OUTDOOR Shop & Café, Grindelwald

Key info

No climbing experience necessary
Good fitness level

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who believes every step is better taken together.

Feel the rock beneath your fingers, find a good hold, and experience the thrill of gaining height.

In this beginner's course, you'll learn all the fundamentals needed for rock climbing. Our experienced mountain guides will teach you essential knots, demonstrate belaying techniques, and support you as you make your first moves on the wall. You'll belay, climb, and abseil together with like minded people, surrounded by the natural beauty of Grindelwald.

Course details

Academy

Learning objectives

  • Understand and use belay techniques
  • Learn the basic climbing knots
  • Learn basic moves on rock
  • Climb your first routes
  • Practice climbing and abseiling under guidance

Assessment methods

Progress is continuously assessed

Direct feedback from the mountain guide throughout the day. The focus is on the safe handling of equipment and application of techniques.


Certification

Certificate: Taster Course Rock Climbing

Upon completion of the day course, participants receive a certificate. This confirms successful participation in the Taster Course Rock Climbing in Grindelwald, but is intended as a keepsake and is not an official document.

Issued by:
Outdoor Switzerland AG

Itinerary

Meeting points
After a brief welcome and equipment check, we dive straight into the climbing day. Together, we head to the impressive Grindelwald Glacier Gorge. There, you'll learn all the basics step by step to move safely on rock: essential climbing knots, proper belaying techniques, as well as basic positions and movements. Once you feel confident, we'll tackle the first route. Our routes are easy and well bolted, ideal for beginners. You can gradually push yourself and decide how high you want to climb. In addition our mountain guide will show you how to abseil. The course is all about shared experiences, nature, and the joy of rock climbing.

Whats included

Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Technical equipment
Course Certificate

Not included

Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)

Pack list

Backpack 20-25 l

Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband

Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Climbing shoes (optional)

Harness
Prusik loop
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Sling 120 cm
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Helmet
Abseil device
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2

Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks

Technical equipment is provided free of charge. Please let us know what you need when booking.

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

Meeting points

Meeting point

OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald

Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
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