Basic rock climbing course - climbing garden

In just one day, we will teach you the skills you need to climb independently and safely in a climbing garden. Learn sport climbing with us and let us inspire you!

Venues:

Eastern Switzerland
Central Switzerland
Law
Bern region

Technics
Endurance
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Climbing on the Ibergeregg

We will teach you rock climbing from A to Z in one day. Learn how to tie in correctly, how to use quickdraws, how to properly secure your climbing partner while climbing and also practise various rope manoeuvres such as "redirecting and threading". This intensive course provides you with the necessary basic knowledge so that you can then deepen and practise this independently or in another course with us.

  • Procedure and course content

    We get to know each other and clarify your expectations.

    • Welcome and start of the course

      08:00 a.m.

      We get to know each other and clarify your expectations, then we go to the climbing garden together.

    • Learning and applying

      Daily destination: You have learnt the basics of rock climbing and can now climb independently in climbing gardens, taking your ability and skills into account.

      Course content:

      Climbing garden organisation

      • Which routes are right for me

      Communication of the rope team

      • Commands
      • Climbing glossary

      Partner check and team setup

      • Alignment of skills and abilities

      Materials science

      • Carabiner
      • Express
      • Ropes
      • Slings
      • etc.

      Handling the belay device

      • Which belay device makes sense for me?
      • What are the differences, advantages and disadvantages?

      Handling the rope while climbing

      • Clipping position and cliffs
      • Rope guide
      • Route selection

      Threading

      • Simply thread
      • Double threading

      Reflection

      • What have I learnt?
      • Where do I stand?
      • What's next and what's next?
        Feedback and course instructor

       

    • Conclusion

      4:30 pm

      We complete the course together.

  • Venues

    Area: Will be adapted to the prevailing weather conditions. Depending on the region, an area that is easily accessible by public transport will be selected or otherwise car pools organised

    Possible course areas could be:

    Eastern Switzerland:

    • Rhine Valley
    • Pizol

    Central Switzerland:

    • Ibergeregg
    • Holzegg

    Law:

    • Balsthal
    • Rüttelhorn

    Bern region:

    • Interlaken
    • Wimmis
    • Meiringen
  • Requirements

    • You have learnt lead climbing and belaying in the hall and use it regularly.
      • You can also book private lessons in the hall. If you are interested, please send us a message using the contact form.
    • Fitness for short climbing tours with a leisurely ascent and descent.
    • If you have no experience at all, you are still in the right place. We will guide you safely into the world of climbing. You can gain your first experience with top ropes.
  • Price and performance

    • CHF 195.-
    • Small group with 4 - 8 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his/her travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel costs, any train tickets, personal consumption.
    • Rental equipment: Climbing harness and helmet can be hired for this offer from the Sport Trend Shop in Hinwil can be hired at a special price of CHF 15. You can also get other mountain sports equipment there with the best advice.
  • Material and equipment

    • For this course you need the following material Packing list.
    • Rental equipment: Climbing harness and helmet can be hired for this offer from the Sport Trend Shop in Hinwil can be hired at a special price of CHF 15. You can also get other mountain sports equipment there with the best advice.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably directly at Larissa or via the Contact form

That's what our guests say:

  • Judith Katrin Kreuz

    The basic climbing course was very successful for me and I was picked up at my level of knowledge. I was able to learn and try out a lot!
  • sa sh

    We went on a basic rock climbing course with Julian. It was just great! He catered to our individual wishes and we were able to climb some great routes. We'd love to do it again!

Impressions: Basic rock climbing course - Climbing garden

    Climbing on the Ibergeregg

So come rock climbing with us:

  • Law

    Sunday, 6 July 2025
    Only 6 free places left
    Climbing instructor in training
    CHF 195.-
  • Bern region

    Friday, 15 August 2025
    Only 8 free places left
    Mountain guide aspirant
    CHF 195.-
  • Eastern Switzerland

    Sunday, 14 September 2025
    Only 8 free places left
    Mountain guide aspirant
    CHF 195.-

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Here you will find an explanation of the levels of our courses and tours. If you are not sure whether the tour or course is suitable for you, then contact us!

Technics

Technique 1 - For beginners

An easy tour and suitable for beginners. The terrain is moderate.

Technique 2 - Normal tour

A "normal" tour and easily doable with some previous knowledge. Only short sections are a little steeper or more technical. This tour can be taken after a basic course.

Technique 3 - More demanding tour

A more challenging tour that requires some practice. There are some steep and technical passages. If you have a bit of experience and want to embark on an adventure, this is the right place for you!

Technique 4 - Difficult

Demanding tour that requires a good level of experience and skill. There are always longer steep and technical passages. For the experienced and adventurous!

Endurance

Stamina 1 - Cosy

Leisurely tour at a slow pace with 500 - 800 metres of altitude difference per day, ~250 - 300 hm / h.

Stamina 2 - Normal

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Sporty

Longer tour at a normal pace with around 1200 metres in altitude per day, ~400 hm / h.

Endurance 4 - Very enduring

Long tours at a normal, flowing pace from 1500 metres in altitude per day, 400 m / h.

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