Climbing courses Alpspitze
All levels: day or weekend courses
Experience the fascination of rock climbing against the impressive backdrop of the Alpspitze above Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Whether Climbing novice, indoor climber or boulderer - Our courses with state-certified mountain guides take your climbing and belaying technique to the next level.
In small groups and a relaxed atmosphere, we teach you the essence of modern rope and safety techniques in the best alpine limestone rock.
Our course formats at a glance
Choose the right workout for your goals:
- Day courses: Compact introduction to the basics of rock climbing. Ideal for gaining initial experience in the 2023 renovated course area.
- Weekend courses: Intensive training for more routine. In addition to climbing technique Meteorology, tour planning and mountain rescue techniques on the plan.
- Multi-pitch courses: Your jump into the wall. We train you in belay station construction, mobile belay devices and retreat methods for alpine plaisir tours. See also the VIVALPIN multi-pitch course Dolomites with Simon Gietl
Find your level
Our courses have a modular structure and prepare you specifically for alpine challenges:
| Course level | Target difficulty level (rock)* | Focus |
| Level 1 | III - V | Basic techniques & basics |
| Level 2 | IV - VI | Advanced securing & tactics |
| Multi-pitch | III - VI | Alpine training & stand construction |
Note on the level of difficulty: The levels of difficulty mentioned are in no way comparable to those in the gym. Climbing on natural rock requires more caution and different tactics than in the climbing hall. An alpine IV can be more challenging than a VI in the gym, especially when leading.
Why take a climbing course at Vivalpin?
- Learn from professionals: Training by qualified mountain guides.
- Top area: We use the training area of the Garmisch mountain guides, which was freshly renovated in 2023.
- Equipment included: For all courses we provide you with modern Rental equipment from EDELRID available free of charge.
- Theory & practice: In the weekend courses, we deepen the physical basics of belaying techniques in the evenings.
Ready for the rock? Book your climbing course on the Alpspitze now and start your alpine adventure safely!
For all climbing courses, you will receive modern rental equipment from EDELRID.
Want to read on?
In our Blog you can find more information and stories about climbing:
- Climbing course with Simon Gietl: Climbing with the rock star
- The two founders of VIVALPIN on a retro tour: 40 years
- Learn to climb: From the hall to the rock
- The best climbing tour in the Alps? Spigolo Velo
- Kopftörlgrat - the most popular ridge in the Wilder Kaiser
- Insider tip in the Wetterstein: Path to the sun
- The longest climbing tour on the Zugspitze: Iron Age
- To the Matterhorn of the Dolomites: Cimon della Pala
- Comici on the Great Pinnacle: The climb of your life
- Climbing with David Göttler: In the Picos de Europa National Park
You can find even more great climbing courses and via ferrata tours here!
- Climbing courses and via ferrata for families, Alpspitze
- Via ferrata Zillertal: Zack Zack Salami
- Via ferrata courses for beginners/advanced climbers
- Climbing course with Simon Gietl
Are you missing equipment?
You can hire many items of equipment from us, for everything else you will receive a discount of 10% at bergfreunde.de
Here you will find important information on pricing and cancellation policies
If you are traveling with your camper, we may offer you the Pitch at the Wank in a wonderful panoramic location (€ 26,- per night).
For customers of our partner Hornung there are also free parking spaces.
Program and schedule
- Mountain guide:in with the appropriate qualifications
- Edelrid rental equipment with helmet, harness express slings, belay devices, etc.
- Online training
- Course documents
- 10% discount code for your purchases at bergfreunde.de
For the weekend courses additionally
- 1 x Übernachtung auf dem Kreuzeckhaus
- Breakfast buffet
- Multi-course dinner menu (vegetarian or vegan on request, please note when booking)
Additional costs
- Possibly mountain railroad
- Snacks, drinks
- Arrival, possible parking fee
Course content: Equipment know how for the appropriate belay technique, rappelling, self and companion belaying, improvement of personal climbing technique, top rope and lead climbing training, belay station construction, first aid, retreat technique, alpine hazards.
Daily rate
Meeting point, welcome by the guide and equipment check, training of the course contents in the Vivalpin course area
Weekend course
Day 1: Meeting point, welcome by the guide and equipment check, training of the course contents in the Vivalpin course area, theory, first aid, mountain rescue
2nd day: Repetition of what has been learned, climbing routes in the appropriate difficulty, abseiling, mountain rescue and retreat techniques in practice.
Note on program changes:
Alle Kurse und Führungen werden gewissenhaft organisiert und entsprechend der Sicherheitsstandards der Berg- und Skischule Vivalpin mit qualifizierten Fachkräften (z. B. Berg- und Skiführer, Bergwanderführer, o.ä.) durchgeführt. Eine Anpassung des vorläufigen Tourenprogramms ist aus sicherheitsrelevanten Gründen, wie z. B. schlechtem Wetter, gefährlichen Verhältnissen, unvorhergesehenen Naturereignissen oder ungenügenden Voraussetzungen der Teilnehmer:Innen möglich. Die Entscheidung für das endgültige Programm trifft der/die Guide:In vor Ort.
For the climbing courses Level 1 you do not need any specific previous knowledge. You can expect ascents into the course area of up to 300 m or 1 hour. For the training you should be surefooted and enjoy the movement have. You will be on the road for a total of 4 to 5 hours in the practice area and you need to be in good physical condition.
For the Level 2 courses you should already Climbing experience (in the natural rock or in the hall) bring with you.
You can find information on estimating altitude meters and difficulty information here. If in doubt, please call our office or send us an e-mail!
“Was kannst du von einem Kletterprofi lernen, der schon tausende Seillängen und viele Kilometer im senkrechten Fels geklettert ist?
The simple answer is: almost everything! From A for abseiling to Z for intermediate belay, there are endless facets that will make you a better climber. Probiere es aus und du wirst überrascht sein, wie schnell du Fortschritte machst. Egal auf welchem Level du dich bewegst.”
Daniel Wittmann
State certified mountain and ski guide
Enthusiastic alpine and sport climber
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