Details
The "Placas Negras" in Vélez de Benaudalla are ideal for getting started in rock climbing, with routes up to 25 metres and spectacular views. They mainly offer crimp holds and large jugs, perfect for beginners. We provide expert guides, complete equipment, and a didactic and safe approach. Book now and enjoy a unique climbing experience and local culture!
Objectives:
- Have a first experience of climbing single-pitch sport routes.
- Learn to tie a figure-eight knot and use a GriGri for safe climbing.
- Learn how to belay a partner who is climbing on top rope.
- Get to know sport climbing equipment.
- Learn the figure-eight knot used for sport climbing.
Target Audience: People who want to start climbing on rock or artificial walls.
Course Program:
Approach: From the parking area, we walk with our backpacks and climbing gear towards the sector for about 15 minutes along a narrow zigzagging path until we reach the canal wall that supplies drinking water to Motril. Here, we climb a few steps, similar to via ferrata, to overcome a 3-meter wall. Once on top of the canal, we continue walking along it until we reach another path. Following another zigzag route, we arrive at the base of our climbing routes.
Climbing Activity: At this wall, we will have time to climb approximately four top rope routes and belay our partners on at least four others. When the time comes, we will take down the routes and organize the gear to pack it up.
Return: We descend the same route back to the car, which will take us another 15 minutes or so.
Content:
- What is sport climbing.
- Basic sport climbing equipment.
- How to gear up.
- How to tie in.
- How to unclip the rope.
- How to clip the rope.
- Basic GriGri belaying technique.
- Cross-checking.
- Knot: figure-eight follow-through.
Requirements:
- Must be of legal age.
- Beginner activity, no prior experience required.
- Normal physical condition and agility are necessary.
- Difficulty is adapted to the student’s physical and technical ability.
- Previous experience: Not required.
- Previous training: Not required.
- Difficulty: Beginner level IV, V.
Necessary Equipment:
- Appropriate technical clothing for the season and the sport (fleece, windbreaker, waterproof and breathable jacket, gloves, etc.). A light windbreaker or thin fleece is always useful, even in summer.
- Comfortable clothing that is neither tight nor bulky.
- Backpack between 40 and 45 liters.
- Approach shoes or sports shoes.
- 1L water bottle.
- Food (sandwich, energy bars, snacks, fruit, nuts).
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, cap or hat).
- Headlamp and batteries.
- Thermal blanket.
- Camera or phone.
- A notebook might be useful.
- Trekking poles can be helpful for activities that require a long approach.
- If you’re missing any technical equipment, we can lend it to you or advise you on what to buy.
Start Time: According to availability (see booking calendar).
Languages: Spanish and English.
Meeting Point: Tajo Los Vados. Tourist attraction, 18600 - Motril, Granada.
*The exact location and meeting time will be decided in the days leading up to the course date, to ensure we can enjoy the best locations under optimal conditions.
Important Notice:
If you book this activity to join a regular group, meaning you do not book this activity in private group mode, please note that:
You can book the activity individually, but a minimum of 2 people is required for the activity to take place.
If the minimum is not met, you will be notified and refunded the amount paid.
Duration
4 hours
Including
Mountain Guide, Climbing Specialty.
Personal gear (climbing shoes, helmet, and harness).
Collective gear (ropes, carabiners, slings, belay devices, etc.).
Accident insurance (rescue and first medical assistance) and civil liability coverage.
Pre-activity consultation.
Not including
Transportation.
Accommodation.
Meals.
Anything else not specified in the "What's included" section.
Certifications
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or modification requests must be made via a message from the booking page on MiReservaOnline.es to ensure there is a written record of the date and time of the request.
100% of the amount paid will be refunded if the cancellation is made at least 24 hours before the start of the experience.
No refund will be given if the cancellation is made within 24 hours prior to the experience (unless a medical certificate is provided) or if the customer does not show up.
About us
Filoclimb (ATR / GR / 00346)
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