09:45, Ponte Brolla Stazione
Basic multi-pitch course | training and application tours with a mountain guide
Pitch after pitch in the best gneiss - learn multi-pitch climbing in sunny Ticino and take the plunge from the climbing garden to the wall!
Technics
Endurance
Ticino
Do you finally want to venture from the climbing garden into the long tours - not be back on the ground after one rope length, but rather complete rope length after rope length? Then this three-day course in sunny Ticino is just the thing for you!
With its mild climate, southern flair and a large selection of climbing areas, Ticino offers the ideal setting for getting into multi-pitch climbing. Between gneiss slabs, cracks and the best friction rock, you will find everything a climber's heart desires - and thanks to the pleasant temperatures, it is also wonderful to climb outdoors in spring and autumn. Perfect conditions for learning new things and putting what you've learnt into practice on the rock.
We deliberately take three days to provide you with in-depth knowledge and safety on the rock: The first day focusses on training. You will learn the basic techniques of multi-pitch climbing or refresh your knowledge - topics such as planning, belay station construction, rope handling as well as rescue and first aid are at the centre of this.
On the following two days, we put what we have learnt directly into practice: We climb varied multi-pitch routes in the beautiful Ticino granite landscape, practise efficient sequences and deepen our technique. In this way, you will consolidate your routine and, if you wish, you can also lead climb yourself to gain confidence in your equipment and movement. On the second evening, our mountain guide will give you an exciting theoretical input on meteorology, rescue and first aid - knowledge that you can put into practice the next day.
These three days combine training, application and the real „dolce vita“ - with plenty of climbing time, valuable input and a touch of Italy under the warm Ticino sun.
Procedure and course content
We meet at the railway station in Ponte Brolla.
We get to know each other and clarify your expectations. Then we start the three days of the course together.
The first day is dedicated to training and we will learn a lot of new things. We deliberately take the time to repeat the topics several times to build confidence.
Daily destination:
You will learn the most important techniques and forms of communication so that you can move safely and confidently on multi-pitch routes.Course content:
Communication in the rope team during a multi-pitch route
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What commands do we use to communicate with each other?
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Communication via the rope - rope commands
Stand construction
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Series connection
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Equalising anchorage
Belaying on multi-pitches
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Securing at the stand or over the body
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Rope handling
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Half-rope technique
Planning with the 3×3 model
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Which factors of the 3×3 planning pattern are particularly important?
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How do I plan a multi-pitch route?
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Meteorology (Meteo)
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Daily destination:
You will consolidate what you have already learnt, climb a short multi-pitch route independently and be able to safely apply the basic techniques for abseiling, retreating and emergency situations.Course content:
Repeat what you have learnt
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Communication
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Stand construction
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Belaying on multi-pitches
Abseiling
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Set up abseiling
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Threading
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Abseiling knots
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3-point check
Climb short multi-pitch routes independently
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Gain your first experience of self-employment
Rescue and retreat
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Retreat options in a multi-pitch route
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Accident - what to do?
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Daily destination:
You plan and carry out a multi-pitch route independently, apply what you have learnt in practice and consolidate your experience through subsequent reflection.Course content:
Repeat what you have learnt
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Communication
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Stand construction
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Belaying on multi-pitches
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Abseiling
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Rescue and retreat
Carrying out a jointly planned multi-pitch route
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Access
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Route finding
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Abseiling
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Descent
Reflection
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How did the planned tour go?
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What have I learnt - and what will I do differently next time?
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We complete the course together.
Requirements
- You are proficient in belaying and lead climbing.
- The correct handling of the threading on the redirector is no problem for you.
- You can climb up to the 4th grade.
- Condition for climbing tours with a comfortable ascent and descent.
Price and services
- CHF 890.-
- Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
- Including accommodation costs with half board.
- Course materials included.
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his/her travel expenses.
- Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us the whole time. Only pack the essentials.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Larissa or via the Contact form.
Accommodation
Hotel Cristallina
The only ecologically managed hotel in the Maggia Valley and the Locarno region, which promotes hiking and many other sustainable activities in and with nature and where ecology is integrated into the corporate philosophy. The Cristallina is the ideal place for families with children and ideal for organising seminars. Our rooms, the restaurant with its natural cuisine and the wellness facilities will make your stay unforgettable.
Impressions: Basic multi-pitch course
This is how you come multi-pitch climbing with us:
- 13 - 15 March 2026, Friday - Sunday, 3 daysOnly 6 free places left
Mountain guidesStill PendingCHF 890.- - 17 - 19 April 2026, Friday - Sunday, 3 daysOnly 6 free places leftMountain guidesStill PendingCHF 890.-
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