Included: An experienced climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area 8-day all-women Cuenca climbing, Spain Shared accommodation for 7 nights (local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites, or places run by local climbers) Individualized coaching Climbing safety equipment & gear Add-ons Accommodation upgrade — higher standard of accommodation available, let us know upon booking if you’re intrested Not included: Flights to Spain Food and drinks Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

In order to join this women-only Cunca climbing course in Spain, you need to have previous indoor/outdoor climbing experience, with minimal grade leading outdoor F6a (US 5.10). Good fitness is certainly important. For more climbing adventures in Spain, click here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Backpack large enough to carry your gear and lunch Reasonably tight climbing shoes Harness Helmet Belay device 2 screw gate carabiners 60 cm sling Down jacket Rain jacket Comfortable approach shoes Sleeping bag Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Comfortable clothes Spare clothes for layering Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) While your guides provide most gear, you’ll still need to bring your own climbing shoes and a harness. They have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own that you’re used to. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

What’s the accommodation like?

You’ll be staying at a basic shared accommodation, such as local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites, or places run by local climbers. It’s possible to have an accommodation upgrade—if you’re interested, please let us know and we’ll do our best to find you the perfect alternative!

Please note that food is not included in the price of this Cuenca climbing course. Upon arrival, before getting to your accommodation, you’ll need to stop in a store to get breakfast and lunch food for the week. Usually, there’s an equipped kitchen with a fridge where you’ll be staying as well as close-by shops to replenish your supplies. As for dinner, there are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Communal dinners can also be organized if required. More info will be provided after booking/inquiring!

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Cunca climbing in Spain, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 7:1. It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants. Booking needs to be made at the latest 2 weeks prior to the departure date. Occasionally, last minute bookings may be accepted— contact us if that’s the case. This is a women-only climbing course. Cunca climbing in Spain can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Women or girls older than 15 may be permitted to join the course on a case-by-case basis with a signed permission. If you have climbers younger than 15, it might be possible for them to participate, but with a parent or legal guardian. If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Cuenca climbing course in Spain is Cuenca. To get there, most people fly into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) . From there, you can go by train or rent a car to reach Cuenca—it will take you anywhere between 1.5 to 2 hours. You’ll meet your guide on Day 1 of the course—no climbing that day, it’s all about arriving and settling into your accommodation. Please note that upon arrival, before getting to your accommodation, you’ll need to stop in a store to get breakfast and lunch food for the week. Usually, there’s an equipped kitchen with a fridge where you’ll be staying as well as close-by shops to replenish your supplies.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

CUENCA | SPAIN

Women-Only Sport Climbing Course in Cuenca, Spain

5.00 ()

From $1,000 ()

Duration

8 days

Season

Year-round

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Your week in Cuenca, Spain
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Things to know

Cuenca, Spain—it’s where you’ll level up your climbing game with other women who get it. It’s where you’ll enjoy a women-only, week-long course, pushing you to climb harder, better, and more. We’re going to show you that it’s possible to pack a month’s worth progress into a single, action-packed week. With a perfect blend of intensive training, personalized coaching, and a vibrant climbing community, you’ll leave Spain with enhanced skills, newfound confidence, and a passion to keep pushing your limits. Sign up and get on the fast track to becoming the climber you’ve always wanted to be!

Petra Pivoňkova

Adventure highlights

Women-focused environment

We’ll learn and grow in a supportive, women-only setting, and be coached by fabulous women climbers
Boost your performance

Perfect for climbers leading outdoor F6a (US 5.10) and up, you’ll improve your climbing technique, mental game, and overall performance
Individual approach on +1,000 routes

Your guide will personalize the experience, choosing from over 1,000 routes to match your needs

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Itinerary

With 6 full days of intensive climbing with a professional woman guide and coach, expect to leave this women-only course in Cuenca with new skills and confidence! As one of Spain’s favorite sport climbing areas with over 1,000 routes, you can rest assured that an expert guide will find your ideal routes. With personalized coaching and tailored challenges, every climb will push your boundaries while keeping the experience fun and rewarding. You'll not only improve your technique but also gain a deeper connection with a supportive community of like-minded women. All accommodations and 6 guided days included, come join us!

Today is all about arrival and setting into your accommodation for the night. There are 6 guided climbing days ahead of you, so make sure to get some rest and explore the area if you’re up to it!

Accommodation: Hostel, cottage, or campsite
Ahead of you is one action-packed week! Every day, we’ll go out climbing crags around Cuenca and benefit from professional coaching tailored to your skill level. We’ll tackle the best routes in your grade, perfect for climbers leading outdoor F6a (US 5.10) and up. Having a supportive, women-only setting will help us grow and learn. This sport climbing course is designed to refine your technique and push your limits! There will be an optional rest day, which you can either use for resting or discovering Cuenca on your own.

Accommodation: Hostel, cottage, or campsite
Today marks the official end of our climbing course in Cuenca, Spain. Say goodbye to your guide and your supportive, all-women team!

Women-Only Sport Climbing Course in Cuenca, Spain

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Meet your guides

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Petra Pivoňkova

Petra has always been drawn to the mountains. She began skiing as a child but didn’t discover climbing until the age of 25. Despite starting relatively late, she quickly fell in love with the sport. Leaving the Czech Republic for Spain, she embraced climbing full-time, drawn to the lifestyle of living in nature, van life, stunning locations, and a strong sense of community with fellow climbers. In the winter, Petra works as a ski instructor in the Sierra Nevada, but for the rest of the year, she is based in Rodellar, where she works and climbs. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

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The Rockbusters crew was born from the enthusiasm of a group of passionate rock climbers eager to share their years of climbing experience. Since its inception in 2008, the team has pushed their limits on mountains and crags worldwide, from the Czech sandstone towers to the Himalayas. For Rockbusters, climbing is more than a sport—it’s a way of life. Their multicultural team of expert guides and instructors offers trips in English, Spanish, French, German, Czech, Swedish, and Hungarian. Whether welcoming beginners or seasoned climbers, Rockbusters is dedicated to helping climbers build confidence, improve techniques, and create unforgettable climbing adventures.

Your week in Cuenca, Spain

Women-only course

This women’s rock climbing course is designed to provide a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment for female climbers in Europe’s top sport climbing destination. You’ll learn from some of the world’s best female climbers and coaches!

Women can and do climb as hard as men. Possessing different strengths from men, as well as some physical characteristics, female climbers may require specific instructing and climbing betas. We’re here to tell you that raw strength isn’t everything. Instead, women here will focus on discovering what their bodies are capable of, and how far they can get with precise footwork, increased flexibility, and good mind control.

Technical specs

- Choosing the right equipment, how to treat and store it
- Basic understanding of outdoor risks
- Proper belaying lead belaying techniques, catching falls dynamically
- Setting up top-ropes
- Lead climbing techniques (efficient clipping, cleaning anchors…)
- Cleaning the anchors
- How and when to use clipstick & other techniques to pre-clip the first quickdraw
- Climbing calls and communication — get your message
- Movement skills — climb more efficiently
- Perfect balance — support your center of gravity
- Proper footwork — trust in your feet
- Special climbing techniques (overhang techniques such as side-stepping, drop knee, flagging, heel hooking, kneebars, …)
- Redpoint and on-sight attempts so you can tackle new climbs more easily
- Breaking through mental barriers

5.00 (3 reviews)

Anne Hormes (source: Facebook)

Just finished an unforgettable week on the advanced climbing course with Patxi and Jany, and wow – they were absolute magicians! Despite Spain dishing out some truly epic rain, these two always managed to find us a dry rock to climb on. They didn’t just adapt to the weather; they completely customized the training to match my goals, helping me level up in ways I hadn’t expected. Thanks to their incredible expertise and unbreakable spirits, I came out of this week feeling stronger, more confident, and more inspired than ever. Can’t recommend this duo enough – rain or shine, they’ll make it happen!

Linglu Zhou (source: Google Reviews)

I have been climbing with Rockbusters for 4 trips now and it has opened up so many amazing climbing destinations all over Europe for me. Highly recommended! I appreciate: being able to join climbing trips spontaneously; not having to organize people and equipment; not having to make decisions around figuring out which crags or routes to focus on; projecting hard routes without worrying about being a burden on my partners, climbing with different people I trust and being able to choose my belayer (sometimes I ask the coach to belay me if a route looks a bit sketch – or I just need a patient belayer), the warm community and amazing friendships I’ve made.Of course, now I’ve learned the skills to climb outdoors safely and independently with partners, but I still keep going back to Rockbusters for these reasons 🙂

Agata Krasicka (source: Google Reviews)

For me Rockbusters are offering a unique climbing experience. I’ve jumped a grade with each holiday I have taken (3 so far) and made new friends. Jany is accommodating and very encouraging. I cannot recommend these guys enough!

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced climbing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 8-day all-women Cuenca climbing, Spain
  - Shared accommodation for 7 nights (local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites, or places run by local climbers)
  - Individualized coaching
  - Climbing safety equipment & gear
Add-ons
- - Accommodation upgrade — higher standard of accommodation available, let us know upon booking if you’re intrested
Not included:
- - Flights to Spain
  - Food and drinks
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
In order to join this women-only Cunca climbing course in Spain, you need to have previous indoor/outdoor climbing experience, with minimal grade leading outdoor F6a (US 5.10). Good fitness is certainly important.

For more climbing adventures in Spain, click here!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Backpack large enough to carry your gear and lunch
  - Reasonably tight climbing shoes
  - Harness
  - Helmet
  - Belay device
  - 2 screw gate carabiners
  - 60 cm sling
  - Down jacket
  - Rain jacket
  - Comfortable approach shoes
  - Sleeping bag
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Comfortable clothes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
While your guides provide most gear, you’ll still need to bring your own climbing shoes and a harness. They have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own that you’re used to.

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
You’ll be staying at a basic shared accommodation, such as local climbing hostels, cottages, campsites, or places run by local climbers.

It’s possible to have an accommodation upgrade—if you’re interested, please let us know and we’ll do our best to find you the perfect alternative!
Please note that food is not included in the price of this Cuenca climbing course. Upon arrival, before getting to your accommodation, you’ll need to stop in a store to get breakfast and lunch food for the week. Usually, there’s an equipped kitchen with a fridge where you’ll be staying as well as close-by shops to replenish your supplies.

As for dinner, there are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Communal dinners can also be organized if required. More info will be provided after booking/inquiring!
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this Cunca climbing in Spain, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 7:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  - Booking needs to be made at the latest 2 weeks prior to the departure date.
  - Occasionally, last minute bookings may be accepted—contact us if that’s the case.
  - This is a women-only climbing course.
Cunca climbing in Spain can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Women or girls older than 15 may be permitted to join the course on a case-by-case basis with a signed permission. If you have climbers younger than 15, it might be possible for them to participate, but with a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Cuenca climbing course in Spain is Cuenca. To get there, most people fly into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). From there, you can go by train or rent a car to reach Cuenca—it will take you anywhere between 1.5 to 2 hours.

You’ll meet your guide on Day 1 of the course—no climbing that day, it’s all about arriving and settling into your accommodation. Please note that upon arrival, before getting to your accommodation, you’ll need to stop in a store to get breakfast and lunch food for the week. Usually, there’s an equipped kitchen with a fridge where you’ll be staying as well as close-by shops to replenish your supplies.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.