Climbing courses and via ferrata for families, Alpspitze
Climbing or via ferrata - A special pleasure for the whole family
The aim of the courses is the joint learning (of parents and children) of the various climbing and belaying techniques. The selected course area is especially adapted to the specific requirements and allows practicing and training with a lot of fun and playful success.
On the climbing and scrambling course, you and your child can train and practise the basics of rock climbing and via ferrata with lots of fun before moving on to the well-prepared course areas.
With the Climbing courses the emphasis in toprope and lead climbing is on excellently secured routes with the corresponding comprehensive safety techniques for children and parents.
With the Via ferrata courses you will learn how to use the via ferrata sets, improve your kicking and grip technique and also everything else that is necessary to climb via ferrata together.
The family courses are suitable for fathers/mothers with their sons/daughters who are at least 10 years old. One child per parent/guardian or per booking can take part in the family course free of charge.
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Program and schedule
- Mountain guide with the appropriate qualifications
- Edelrid rental equipment with helmet, climbing harness, carabiners, safety equipment, rope or via ferrata set
- Online training
- Course documents
Additional costs
- Uphill and downhill ride
- Snacks, drinks
- Arrival
Course content climbing course: 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
Course content via ferrata course: Equipment know-how for via ferratas, roping up, self- and companion safety, climbing via ferratas with children, first aid, retreat techniques, alpine dangers
Daily rateMeeting point, ascent with the Alpspitz cable car, short descent to the practice area, introduction to climbing and safety techniques, independent climbing on the routes in the climbing garden or on the practice via ferrata.
Weekend course
1st day: Meeting point, ascent with the Alpspitz cable car, short descent to the practice area, introduction to climbing and safety techniques, independent climbing on the routes in the climbing garden or via ferrata, then descent to the DAV Kreuzeckhaus.
2nd day: Ascent to the climbing garden or via ferrata, climbing several routes in the top rope, first attempts at lead climbing, abseiling or independent climbing on the via ferrata, additional safety techniques
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.
- No prerequisites in via ferrata or climbing required,
- However, all participants should be fit for up to 2 h ascent and a total of 5 h hiking
- Desire to move.
"Our courses take into account the different needs and requirements of children and parents. The aim of the courses is to master the specific belaying and climbing techniques so that your family can enjoy climbing the appropriate routes and tours."
Christof Schellhammer
State-certified mountain and ski guide
Father of three children
Mountain School Director
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