Options for "Classic Climbing Course in the Pyrenees"

"Classic Climbing Course in the Pyrenees"

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Pirineosur

Options for "Classic Climbing Course in the Pyrenees"

Trad climbing course near Jaca

Learn to place your own climbing protection in the Pyrenees. This PirineoSur course develops anchor selection, placement and assessment in areas such as Ansó, the Midi d’Ossau or the Aspe Valley.

The course is for experienced climbers. It combines route-reading, movement on cracks and steeper ground, equipment organisation, belaying and leading. Descents and techniques for solving problems on the wall are also covered.

Two days of practice and feedback are offered from May to October for 1 to 2 people, at an intermediate to high level. Read the prerequisites and equipment list, then arrange your meeting with PirineoSur in Jaca.

Requirements
Equipment
Included and not included
Programme

For climbers who have completed a course on bolted multi-pitch routes, or have comparable climbing experience, and want to develop their knowledge of protection and safety on traditional routes.

You must be confident leading grade IV on bolted routes.

What you need to bring

Comfortable sports clothing.
45–50 litre backpack.
Sun protection.
Food you enjoy for the practical outings and 1.5 litres of water.

Equipment we can lend you

Technical equipment, including climbing shoes, harness and helmet.
Shared safety equipment, including ropes and anchoring systems.
A large backpack if you do not have one.
Contact us for advice.

Included

Two days with a high mountain guide.
Technical equipment, including climbing shoes, harness and helmet.
Shared safety equipment, including ropes and anchoring systems.
Assistance insurance.

Not included

Your accommodation and meal expenses.

Course objectives

Learn the techniques needed for traditional multi-pitch rock climbing on routes without fixed protection. The course focuses on half-rope technique, correctly placing cams and nuts, building belay stations with removable protection and using basic aid techniques to overcome short difficult sections, with guidance from a qualified professional.

Course content

Developing efficient climbing movement and understanding movement techniques. Knots and equipment. Anchor selection and assessment. Building and assessing trad, mixed and fixed belay stations. Rope safety systems. Impact force, fall factor and dynamic belaying. Climbing grades and route descriptions.