Climbing Course: From the Gym to the Rock

A climbing course for anyone who has discovered a passion for climbing indoors and now wants to try climbing on natural rock. 

This 2-day climbing course is designed for anyone who already has experience in a climbing gym and is now ready to take the leap to rock climbing.
The Stafflacher Wand features climbing areas with over 100 routes, making it ideal for this course. The key factors for success are: low difficulty levels, excellent safety measures, and a sunny wall.

This course focuses on rope and climbing techniques, and we’ll explore the specifics of rock climbing: equipment, technique, and tactics. This course is particularly well-suited for families.

Course Content

  • Review of the basics of belaying the lead climber
  • Equipment for climbing at the climbing gym
  • Climbing and belaying techniques
  • Rope handling, self-management
  • Modifications to the top
  • Advanced Knot and Rope Techniques

Requirements for your participation

This course is designed for anyone who already has experience with indoor climbing and is proficient in tying in and belaying lead climbers in an indoor setting.

Equipment

Sport climbing gear. Any missing safety equipment (e.g., quickdraws) will be provided by the course instructors. We strive to ensure that our participants have the right gear for them and do not want to create a situation where everyone is competing to have the most equipment. Our philosophy is: Simply bring your own gear to the course; any missing items will be provided by the course instructors during the course, and by the end of the course, each participant will have a personalized, tailored shopping list for their next shopping trip.

The program at a glance

Day 1 – Saturday: Individual travel to the mountaineering village of St. Jodok

    • Welcome
    • Equipment check right at the meeting point before we set off
    • We’ll start at the climbing area on the LEFT side of the Stafflacher Wand, where we’ll spend the whole day. This climbing area was set up specifically for our course and features a wide variety of very easy climbing routes
    • Review and collaborative refinement of established belaying techniques from indoor climbing, adapted to the specific challenges of outdoor climbing areas
    • Training on the specifics of rock climbing
    • Climb a lot of vertical meters
    • Addressing specific topics


Day 2: Sunday – Course activities and individual return home

    • Access to the MITTE climbing area. There are about 50 sport climbing routes there
    • Review and reinforcement of the previous day's material
    • Customized focus areas
    • And, of course: climbing, climbing, climbing


You can find information about public transportation online at www.vvt.at or download the VVT's SmartRide app to your phone.

Dates & Prices 2026

2026 Dates:
October 3–4, 2026
Custom dates for groups are available at any time!

Price per person: starting at €300
Minimum number of participants: 4 people
(for groups of 3 or more: €400)

Included services

  • 2-day course with a local, state-certified mountain guide
  • When booking a stay in the Wipptal: Guest card = ticket for public transportation in the Wipptal (Innsbruck-Brenner S-Bahn, regional buses to all valleys)
     

 

A Boundless Communication Concept

The alpine courses in the Wipptal Valley are an example of how funding projects can lead to concrete initiatives for the region. The “Boundless Communication Concept” project demonstrates how the climate change adaptation strategy can be implemented in a practical way—through initiatives that promote safety, environmental awareness, and sustainable alpine tourism.

Funded by Interreg Italy–Austria, CLLD Wipptal, and the participating regional partners.

Climbing Course Registration Form

Overnight stay in St. Jodok included upon request
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Booking and Cancellation Policies:
Four weeks before arrival, you will receive detailed information about the climbing course, including the accommodation address (if booked), the program, a packing list, and the invoice.
Cancellation Policy:
Up to 4 weeks before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
Up to 1 week before arrival: 75% cancellation fee
1 week or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee

We recommend that you purchase cancellation insurance from Europäische Reiseversicherung. Along with your booking confirmation, we will send you a link that allows you to easily, quickly, and conveniently purchase your insurance online right when you book.

Providers for the tour:
Incoming Reisebürogesellschaft GmbH
Rathausplatz 1
6150 Steinach a. Br.
Phone: 0043 5272 6270