Lead climbing course
What you’ll do
In this course divided into theoretical and practical lessons, you will learn everything you need to lead climb and belay in an autonomous and safe way. In the first part of the session you will learn to manage the rope, clip the quickdraws, belay safely and to clean the anchors. In the second part you will make the transition to the rock in an outdoor climbing area.
What's included
6 hours
Equipment
Insurance
Photos
Guiding at Penyalba wall (Feb. 2016).
Nathalie climbing with us in Aventador. (June 2020).
Reviews
Dani Zafón Chulia
07:08 27 Sep 23
A necessary experience if you already have minimal experience in rock or have been baptized and want to get more into rock. We found it super important to learn all the procedures from professionals and generate good safety habits to start climbing.... Super recommended!read more
Adrián piles
10:06 26 Sep 23
I took the introductory climbing course, an incredible experience that has made me much more interested in this sport and more with the help of a guide like Victor, a great guy, a great professional and very attentive, he explains to you patiently.... and in detail all the steps to be able to climb safely in addition to resolving any questions you may have, you can see his passion for this sport and for nature, he gives you a lot of confidence and security. I loved it and without a doubt I will continue taking courses. 100% recommendable. We'll see you very soon. Many thanks to Victor and the Valencia Climb team for this great experience.read more
Bárbara Alejandra González
14:46 25 Sep 23
It exceeded my expectations. I didn't have any knowledge, I just had motivation. Víctor, very good guide and I think I learned a lot to begin with. I recommend it.
GebEgB
07:03 24 Sep 23
We have done the baptism and the climbing initiation course. An incredible experience, mainly thanks to Victor, who is an excellent teacher and person, with a lot of knowledge and experience, patience, security and passion for the mountains. We will... continue learning!!read more
Fernando Sebastia
14:44 19 Sep 23
Very fun and adapted to my needs. We have seen several options and different materials. Everything with great security.
Pepa Caparrós Ramón
09:26 17 Sep 23
I booked a climbing baptism with them and it was an incredible and stimulating experience. The instructor was very safety focused and inspired a lot of confidence because he was well trained and knew what he was doing. On more than one occasion he... had to support me from below because my grip failed or I was unable to move forward, and even then there was no danger and we all came out safely. Thank you, Víctor, and thank you Valencia Climb for sharing your way of life with us laymen.read more
Craig Fletcher
07:38 11 Sep 23
The climbing taster is a great way for people to dip their toes into the rope climbing experience with friendly, safe and talented guides. Highly recommended.
Cristina Rueda
19:46 10 Sep 23
It was my first experience on rock and I loved it. The excellent monitor, very professional and very approachable, explained with great patience and at all times concerned about safety. I'm looking forward to taking the introductory course.
Dani Fuentes
14:46 22 Aug 23
Magnificent experience at the hands of a great guide like Victor!We had not tried this psicobloc and the truth is that we enjoyed it to the fullest. To repeat!
Artem Molonosov
17:33 21 Aug 23
It has been my first experience rock climbing and it has been spectacular! It was too short for me so I will repeat with other activities. Totally recommended!
Gastón
21:04 12 Aug 23
My children have been delighted with the experience. Víctor has guided and contained them very well.
Maurice Vestjens
12:02 10 Aug 23
Due to an accident, we could not climb at the last minute. Everything was handled nicely.
María Maroto
05:39 08 Aug 23
The climbing initiation course is perfect. In a very cool flirt, and Victor the teacher transmits passion and everything you need to know before starting to practice. We feel very safe and confident!
Daniel Ezeddine
14:01 07 Aug 23
Excellent experience ! The instructor Victor was kind and friendly. I recommend.
Mark Stokmans
22:36 02 Aug 23
We have done two climbs and had a great time. Information and communication before mhand was suberb, the climbing locations amazing and the guide knoweldgable, positive, calm and enthousiastic. We will certainly book again with them next time we... come to the area.read more
Mariia Merzhvynska
11:35 01 Aug 23
We had a half day group climbing with Victor and it was exactly what we was searching for! Victor supervised us by climbing, he was very helpful, he found the routes that matched the level of the whole group. It was just perfect, thank you!!
Joanna Erica
16:26 30 May 23
I recently had the most incredible experience that has left a lasting impression on me. Without a doubt, it was the best experience I've had in a long time. I attribute this unforgettable adventure to our guide, Victor, who made the entire journey... absolutely wonderful. Victor was friendly, very knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He showed a genuine passion for the outdoors and a remarkable ability to teach. As someone with limited experience in outdoor activities, I opted for the basic course. Our guide tailored the experience perfectly to suit my level of expertise, ensuring that I felt comfortable and confident throughout.Even after the climb was over, I found myself constantly thinking about my time and can’t wait to enroll in the next class. Rest assured, you will be in the best possible hands. The guide prioritize safety above all else, instilling a sense of security and reassurance throughout the entire time.I wholeheartedly recommend Valencia Climb!read more
Michael Orta
18:36 30 Mar 23
Victor was amazing. We did the Via Ferrata Fuente Godalla, and it was a fun and challenging route. Victor was patient, helpful, enthusiastic, informative, and just fantastic.
Celeste Nieuwendijk
19:38 21 Feb 23
We did the Via Ferrata tour this Sunday and it was a lot of fun! It was suitable for people with different climbing experiences and it was all organized really well. Communication with Valencia Climb was super easy and clear! Very professional.
Peterson Goodwyn
11:50 07 Feb 23
We spent a great half-day doing top rope climbing with our guide Victor. He was very fun and patient, and as a major bonus, he studied forestry so he knew all about the local flora! The total package.
Krzysztof Roksela
11:32 01 Feb 23
We had a great time climbing with Victor and Baku (his dog). We loved the atmosphere, the mountains and the whole experience. I highly recommend Valencia Climb!
Robyn Gault
14:51 30 Sep 22
I just did a via ferrata climb with Victor. It was fabulous! He was so so nice and calming. I was nervous and may have gotten into something a little too difficult for what I thought I could do. He was there every step of the way, helping me and... guiding me and even supporting me when I needed it. It was a blast and I highly recommend Victor!!read more
Sarah Vincent
12:03 30 Aug 22
Amazing experience, great level for a range of climbers. Our group's ability ranged from V2 to V5 bouldering and everyone had climbs they could do and enjoy. The climbing site was stunning and the rock face was in the shade during the morning so we... stayed nice and cool. All round great time and would fully recommendread more
Aran Long
11:35 30 Aug 22
Brilliant climbing session, we weren't rushed at all and both instructors were very friendly and supportive.They also went out of their way to teach us better technique and safety.After the session we all had lunch together and went swimming -... wouldn't hesitate to book again.read more
Paddy McNicholas
17:03 18 Aug 22
From booking to climbing, Valencia Climbing were brilliant. Offering different climbing options based on my skill/experience level and then delivering a day of great sport climbing. Pablo also speaks fluent English which was a bonus.Hugely... knowledgeable and passionate, the day was safe and fun. I look forward to my next adventure with Valencia Climbing!read more
Sarah Huxley
19:11 21 Jul 22
Great time climbing with Gonzalo! Very encouraging, pushed me to do my best and respected my limits! I don't have a lot of experience climbing outside, but Gonzalo really made me confident. My partner who doesn't climb could tag along as well.... Perfect day in Jerica!read more
Florent Pivin
18:16 14 Jun 22
We just had a great time experiencing canyoning in Anna with Valencia Climb. Many thanks to our friendly guide Julio !
Ed O Flaherty
19:05 30 May 22
Amazing trip in truly stunning location. The 2 guides we had were good fun and always made us feel safe. Really appreciated their great photography skills too. We went to some really special locations with incredible views. Highly recommend.
Taina Makkonen
16:32 22 May 22
I had a wonderful day climbing in Jerica with Pablo and another climber. Everything was well organized and Pablo was sure to ask for our preferences on routes, top roping vs leading etc. It felt like a day out climbing with friends 🙂
Paul Brown
17:22 09 Apr 22
Great day out with Gonzalo! Really helpful and some great climbing only half an hour from Valencia!
a. a.
11:10 03 Apr 22
these guys are really cool. we called them late on a thursday and they totally sorted us out with gear and a guide, javi, who took us out to a sick crag. it never felt this guy was a guide but like one of my friends whom i climb with (just a bit... more experienced) and he was super patient with my friends who was climbing outdoors for the first time.read more
Louise Jarlund
16:57 01 Apr 22
Gonzalo was a great guide. Since the weather in Valencia was not so good I did my booking at the last minute. But that was no problem! So easy and service minded. I did a private tour and I also use pickup service.... 👍🏼👍🏼Thanx so much for this time, I hope to see you again.read more
E W
15:13 31 Mar 22
We did a half-day trip with Valencia Climb (8:45am-3pm start/finish in Valencia + 1 hour drive each way) and Gonzalo as our guide - had a great time. We were three plus him, including one person who had never climbed before and one with fairly... limited experience. Gonzalo was very chill and helpful for the person with fear of heights. We did one fairly short via ferrata, and then a few short single pitch climbs nearby.Good time, highly recommended, easy organization. Both the guide and the person who organized the trip (Pablo) spoke good English, and the guide also speaks French, maybe other languages too - besides Spanish obviously. All in all a good time and well organized. The via ferrata (K3 - near Xativa) seemed to be a good place to start for someone with a fear of heights who has never done anything like this before, and it seems much easier to start that way than actual climbing for people to get a feel for how the harness works & etc, without requiring any actual technical competences, just a bit of basic fitness.read more
Beth Kernick-Whiting
09:24 15 Mar 22
I had the most amazing time climbing in March! Valencia Climb were very accomodating and responded promptly to any questions I had. The views from the climb were incredible and I felt very safe with my guide. Gonzalo (my guide) was really... experienced and had lots of knowledge to share, also had a great sense of humour. I would definitely reccomend to anyone that was considering climbing with Valencia Climb :-)read more
Rebecca O'Donnell
12:19 05 Mar 22
Gonzalo was a wonderful guide and I had a really great time - was a fantastic adventure! My first experience doing a via ferrata, and he was helpful and the views were incredible. We had some time also to do some climbing and as an experienced... climber he offered helpful tips and led very well. I felt safe the entire time and really enjoyed our conversation!read more
Claire Stephens
21:18 08 Dec 21
My adventure with Pere and Valencia Climb today was beyond what I could have hoped for. It was incredibly fun, the views of Tallat Roig where we climbed were stunning, and I think very highly of my guide, Pere. He was clearly very experienced,... patient and knowledgeable, and was encouraging but didn’t push me. I did a full day (six hours) and for what you pay, it was such a fantastic deal. I climbed A LOT! I highly recommend Valencia Climb for any climber, whether you climb grade fours or nines. The team did a really good job of figuring out my experience level and shaping a day that suits me well. I know Pere does canyoning excursions too, and if I had more time in Valencia I would book a canyoning trip with him in an instant. There are no shortage of wonderful things to say about this company. I’m so glad I found out about them! If you’re like me and visiting Valencia, want to climb, and not sure where to go or how to get your hands on equipment, definitely give Valencia Climb a call.read more
Marcus Cross
17:44 08 Dec 21
Great day out climbing at Gandia with instructor Javi who was super friendly, relaxed and great at sharing pointers on technique and giving my partner confidence to lead belay safely outdoors for the first time. He took some great picture for us too... and recommended other crags for us to try on our other climbing day this trip.Prior to climbing communication with Valencia Climb was great. Initial enquiry super simple over Whatsapp, and it was a breeze to make the arrangements over email once we'd decided to book. Just what we were looking for. Thanks Valencia Climb! :Dread more
René Grincourt
19:06 21 Oct 21
I had a really good time today with Javi doing some psicobloc. We went to the cueva Ambolo the place is amazing even just for a swim.
Sophie Boles
10:26 11 Oct 21
Beautiful multipitch route with experienced guide. Took 3 of us and felt very safe. Would recommend
Brett Sun
09:16 28 Sep 21
Professional and knowledgable guides for the local climbing areas.We had an amazing day sport climbing at Jerico—great problems with great views. We are frequent gym boulderers so our guide quickly taught us safe technique and brought us to... problems at a good difficulty level. Nacho, our guide, had a breadth of knowledge of the local area and helped us adjust our plans as we liked.We'll be looking forward to coming back!read more
Our plan B
18:05 14 May 21
We had a very cool experience!! The trainers were very calm, had a great sense of humor, they were good in explaining and adjusting the lessons to our needs. We just needed a fresh up and they did that perfectly! We went climbing by ourselves the... next day without any problems. So thank you guys for that! We still think that the price is pretty high as we had other great lessons including renting material which were much cheaper.read more
Fernando Andujar Barroso
08:52 25 Aug 20
100% recommendable!! Amazing experience with Valencia Climb. I booked three different climbing activities with Pablo:- Top-rope climbing: My partner and I had different levels and experience on climbing and Pablo explained to us the basics of... climbing techniques and how to belay. We spent the whole morning with him in Jerica, a gorgeous crag next to the Palancia river.- Leading course: One on one activity combining rock climbing gym and outdoors environments. Again with Pablo, we went through the different lead climbing techniques, the different knots, the ropes, quick draws, belaying devices and stations, we practiced how to fall while lead climbing, different vocabulary...etc. Everything needed for me to be confident and autonomous on lead climbing once the course is over.- Group climbing: Outdoors climbing activity with other climbers of my same level reinforcing everything I learnt in the previous activities and sharing experiences and tips with other people.About Pablo, (the climbing guide) I have to say he is chilled, patient, professional, and he motivates you constantly to improve your skills. I felt safe at any time climbing and also regarding Covid-19 measures. Face masks worn all time, use of liquid chalk, respecting social distancing etc. Besides, he can teach you in either in Spanish, English or Catalan which is definitely a plus if you come from outside to enjoy the Spanish climbing spots.I will definitely book again when I come back to Spain!read more
Guglielmo Federici
10:16 29 May 20
Ideal experience! We had a great day climbing and learning climbing techniques with a very focused and pleasant way to teach. An approach to our needs and requirements. Valencia Climb has a very professional organization with great availability.I... would definitely repeat it!read more
Yasmine Fahmy
16:50 22 Feb 20
Wonderful day out! Exceeded expectations. Pablo was a fantastic guide, who took me and my boyfriend to some great climbing spots. The level of climbs and the variety we did over the day was great. Pablo was friendly, easy to get on with and... extremely knowledgable. Thanks again!read more
Saskia Guijarro
18:34 01 Jan 20
Great day with Valencia climbing!! Very Experienced and great support on the Rock with informations and giving me super tips improving my climbing 🧗♀️ And overall also nail scissors available at the rock... 😂🤗🤦♀️Thank you for making my day 🥳 will breath more in 2020 😂🥳read more
Joseph Martone
08:23 24 Oct 19
I spent two amazing days climbing with Pablo at Valencia Climb and going to some beautiful places outside the city. Pablo is a ton of fun and very knowledgeable. There are routes for every ability level from very easy to extremely difficult. I... highly recommend getting out of the city for a day and climbing with these guys. It is a wonderful experience.read more
Booking
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15 October 2023 / 120€
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What to know
Requirements
Be familiar with the climbing gear, know how to tie-in, belay correctly and progress easily through beginner routes.
Guests of all ages can attend. Group prices from 4 people and ratio of 6 participants per guide.What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Mountain footwear
- Protection agains the elements (sunscreen, raincoat, ...)
- Food and water
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 7 days before the Experience start time for a full refund, or within 24 hours of booking as long as the booking is made more than 48 hours before the start time.
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