Crack climbing technique and clean climbing course | Cadarese and Domodossola with practice routes

Technique, tactics and lots of fun on solid rock. You will learn crack and clean climbing with us!

Venues:

Cadarese

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Why does crack climbing always look so calm and easy in climbing films? Many people ask themselves this question and the answer is obvious: because the protagonists have mastered the right technique. We teach you the right crack climbing technique and expand your repertoire of moves with a very special form of movement.

In this course you can "jam" crack routes in the toprope, learn what "left side in" means and what a "lock" is. We will show you how to tape your own crack gloves and which mobile belay devices are used when, how and where.

Cadarese is the crack climbing area of the Alps, there are countless routes, splitters and cracks. Many are easy to reach and can be climbed in single pitches, of course with traditional protection. So you have the opportunity to gain lots of new experiences and significantly improve your climbing level.

  • Procedure and meeting place

    Area: Cadarese
    Meeting point: The meeting point will be in Switzerland, we will travel together to Cadarese.
    Conclusion: All participants have the opportunity to travel back together.

    • Procedure

      We will meet in Cadarese, if possible we will travel in carpools and get to know each other during the journey.
      In the morning we start with training and climbing, during different lessons you can acquire knowledge and skills. We start with crack climbing technique and work our way forward with the aim of being able to climb a route freely and cleanly.

    • Crack shapes and expressions

      Together we analyse the different types of cracks in and around Cadarese
      We teach you technical terms and you learn the language of crack climbing

    • Crack climbing technique

      You learn how to move correctly in crack climbing routes
      You can use and try out different techniques
      Test crack climbing gloves and learn how to glue them yourself
      Jam
      Fingerlock
      Foot clamp
      Offwith

    • Mobile belay devices

      You have the option of using various mobile safety devices and we will show you what you need to look out for when placing friends and wedges
      Climb your first clean route and secure everything with mobile belay devices!
      Friends, Cams
      Wedges

  • Requirements

    • You are proficient in belaying and lead climbing.
    • The correct handling of the threading on the redirector is no problem for you.
    • You have already gained experience in multi-pitch climbing.
    • You have already gained some experience in abseiling.
    • You climb in the climbing garden 5a
    • Condition for climbing tours with a comfortable ascent and descent.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 1190.-
    • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including overnight stay in a beautiful flat
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Accommodation

BnB Sentiero Verde Formazza

We are staying in a cosy bed and breakfast in Formazza, north of Cadarese. The bnb is located in the centre of the beautiful Valle Formazza. You can admire the mountains from the garden and, if necessary, you can even heat up the sauna to relax after a day of climbing. The accommodation has double, triple and quadruple rooms. We will have our peace and quiet here and start the day with a hearty breakfast prepared by the hosts. Depending on our wishes, we will eat in a restaurant in the evening, some of which are just a few minutes' drive away, or cook for ourselves.

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Climbing: No previous experience necessary. Experience in the climbing hall is an advantage.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Climbing: You have mastered the The basics of climbing in the gym and in the climbing garden.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Climbing: You know your way around a climbing garden and have some experience with multi-pitch routes.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Climbing: You have experience in multi-pitch climbing and feel confident in the climbing garden.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Climbing: You are experienced in multi-pitch climbing and feel equally comfortable on alpine rock and in the climbing garden.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

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

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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