Climbing courses level 1 & 2 and multi-pitch courses
All levels: day, weekend and multi-pitch courses
Level 1 prepares you for climbing in the difficulty level III - V*
Level 2 prepares you for climbing in difficulty level IV - VI*.
Multi-pitch prepares you for plaisir tours in difficulty levels III - VI*
A climbing course with Vivalpin is just the thing for climbing beginners, advanced climbers, indoor climbers, boulderers and anyone who wants to optimize their climbing and belaying technique. You learn and train in a relaxed atmosphere, on the best rock and in small groups. From the ground up, your mountain guide will teach you the essence of rope and safety techniques and, of course, the latest climbing techniques.
With a Daily rate you learn in compact form the basics of rock climbing for your level of difficulty. The proven course and training area was renovated by the Garmisch mountain guides in the summer of 2023.
At a Weekend course there is naturally more time for you to hone your climbing and belaying techniques for your level of difficulty in the natural rock. Retreat and mountain rescue techniques are also on the program. In the evening, your mountain guide will also teach you the physical basics of belaying techniques, meteorology and tour planning.
If you are planning longer alpine climbing tours, the Multi-pitch course just the right thing for you. Stand construction, the use of mobile belay devices and various retreat methods complement the training content of the weekend courses.
* The mentioned difficulty levels are in no way comparable with those in the hall. This is because climbing on natural rock requires more circumspection and different tactics than in the climbing hall. An alpine IVer can be more demanding than a VIer in the hall, especially in lead climbing.
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:
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- The two founders of VIVALPIN on a retro tour: 40 years
- Learn to climb: From the hall to the rock
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- 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
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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 with the appropriate qualifications
- Edelrid rental equipment with helmet, climbing harness, quickdraws, belay devices etc.
- Online training
- Course documents
For the weekend courses additionally
- 1 x overnight stay at AV hut
- Breakfast buffet
- Multi-course evening 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 belaying technique, roping up, self- and companion belaying, improvement of personal climbing technique, top rope and lead climbing training, stand construction, first aid, retreat technique, alpine dangers
Daily rate
Meeting point, welcome by the guide and equipment check, practicing the course content in the Vivalpin course area
Weekend course
Day 1: Meeting point, welcome by the guide and equipment check, practicing the course content in the Vivalpin course area, theory, first aid, mountain rescue
2nd day: Repetition of what has been learned, climbing routes of the appropriate difficulty, abseiling, mountain rescue and retreat techniques in practice
Note on program changes:
All courses and guided tours are conscientiously organized and carried out in accordance with the safety standards of the Vivalpin Mountain and Ski School with qualified specialists (e.g. mountain and ski guides, mountain hiking guides, etc.). The provisional tour program may be adjusted for safety-related reasons, such as bad weather, dangerous conditions, unforeseen natural events or inadequate conditions of the participants. The final program will be decided by the guide on site.
For the climbing courses Level 1 you don't need any specific previous knowledge. You can expect ascents into the course area of up to 300 m or 1 h. For the training you should be surefooted and enjoy the movement have. You will be out and about for a total of 4 to 5 hours in the practice area and 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!
"What can you learn from a professional climber who has already climbed thousands of pitches and many kilometers on vertical rock?
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. Try it out and you'll be surprised how quickly you make progress. No matter what level you're at."
Daniel Wittmann
State-certified mountain and ski guide
Enthusiastic alpine and sport climber
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