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
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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!
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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
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Today marks the official end of our climbing course in Cuenca, Spain. Say goodbye to your guide and your supportive, all-women team!
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Included:
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- 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
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- Accommodation upgrade — higher standard of accommodation available, let us know upon booking if you’re intrested
Not included:
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- Flights to Spain
- Local transfers during the adventure
- Food and drinks
- Guide gratuities — optional
- Travel and medical insurance — optional
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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.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- 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.
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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!
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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!
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Group sizes and pricing
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- 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.
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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.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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