Spain·March 20 - 26 2024
MALLORCA SPORT-CLIMBING COURSE
Join this unique single-date sport-climbing course in sunny Mallorca and gain the skills to embark on your outdoor climbing journey.
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Overview
Mallorca's shores cradle a mosaic of limestone cliffs, each a canvas for climbers seeking to improve their climbing game. The accessibility of multiple climbing styles allows for a perfect environment where you can learn and experience advanced sport-climbing techniques, building confidence on natural rock. Take advantage of this special Mapo Tapo sport-climbing class and your coach's experience from Rock & Water Mallorca to step up your climbing game. You will understand, learn, and put into practice the fundamentals and critical skills to gain confidence at the crag.
Highlights
Master the Skills for Autonomy
Our clinic is designed to focus on teaching you the habits and critical skills needed to become an autonomous climber. Under the expert guidance of Certified rock climbing instructor, you'll gain confidence in your climbing abilities.
Join a Community of Like-Minded Climbers
Connect with fellow beginner climbers who share your improvement goal. This shared experience fosters camaraderie and provides an excellent learning environment.
Experience the Thrill of Outdoor Climbing
Step out of the familiar walls of the climbing gym and embrace the challenge of climbing in the breathtaking natural setting of Siurana. It's an opportunity to take your climbing skills to a new level.
Local Partners
Meet our local climber in Mallorca
Rock & Water Mallorca
‘Rock & Water Mallorca’ was born from the necessity to go beyond the conventional circuit, the desire to explore, discover and share nature with respect and admiration within a secure environment.It's a group of 8 super guides wanting to introduce you to the island!
The Experience
During this clinic, you will learn the most fundamental sport-climbing techniques that are essential for any aspiring climber. Mallorca is a climber's climbing dream. The cliffs coming right off the sea allow us to have some extra fun with other activities such as canyoning and coasteering.
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DAY 1
Arrival + welcome dinner
Arrival day. Our local partners will come and pick you up to bring you to our basecamp. As a first night start, we will have a welcome dinner at a typical restaurant to get to know each other and plan the next days.
(If possible, we recommend arriving by 4PM, so as to have the time to enjoy the welcome dinner)
DAY 2
Safety & Rope management
This is the start of your journey, where you will start gaining confidence and proficient climbing skills for any climbing style, also learning what gear suits your needs the best in different scenarios, and gain expertise in handling ropes effectively when at the crag, a crucial skill for any climber.
DAY 3
Cleaning & setting up a route
It's time to get straight to the core of technical climbing: you will learn advanced techniques for setting up and cleaning a route, allowing for an autonomous, seamless climbing experience in any situation.
DAY 4
New crag, new skills
While climbing, we will focus on learning essential climbing techniques tailored for outdoor climbing, including balance, footwork, and body positioning. Everything will feel different on real rock!
DAY 5
Technique first, practice second
Gain a thorough understanding of safety protocols specific to outdoor climbing environments. This includes proper use of equipment, communication, and emergency procedures.
DAY 6
Pro-tips & tricks for belaying
Different day, different crag. You will understand how belaying truly works, and learn the difference between static and dynamic belaying, the role of the belayer in a climbing performance, and how to prevent any kind of incident when sport-climbing.
DAY 7
Departure
Last day sadness. After a rich breakfast with the group, our local partners will take you back to the city or to the airport. It's not a goodbye, it's just a see you soon!
(We recommend departures between 10AM and 6PM)
The programme is very flexible to take into account weather conditions, activities level and endurance of the group.
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Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca has for a long time established itself as one of Europe's best rock climbing destinations
The island of Mallorca has for a long time established itself as one of Europe's best rock climbing and sport climbing destinations. The east coast of Mallorca is now established as a world-class venue for Deep Water Soloing (DWS), as well. The type of rock is mainly limestone and there are routes for all tastes: slabby walls, evil overhangs, juggy tufas, roofs, and cracks. With a few exceptions, the majority of the rock climbing on the island is single pitch, with plenty of routes for every grade. Combine this with its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline, and the dramatic Tramuntana mountain range and it is easy to see why Mallorca is becoming an incredibly popular climbing destination
Basecamp
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Hostel Sóller
Hostel Sóller is ar 3 minutes' walk from the main square and train station of Sóller. It is a stunning local hostel converted from a traditional stone house, with cozy common areas, a bar, a self-service kitchen, and a great vibe!
Hostel Sóller
Hostel Sóller is ar 3 minutes' walk from the main square and train station of Sóller. It is a stunning local hostel converted from a traditional stone house, with cozy common areas, a bar, a self-service kitchen, and a great vibe!
Hostel Sóller
Hostel Sóller is ar 3 minutes' walk from the main square and train station of Sóller. It is a stunning local hostel converted from a traditional stone house, with cozy common areas, a bar, a self-service kitchen, and a great vibe!
Hostel Sóller
Hostel Sóller is ar 3 minutes' walk from the main square and train station of Sóller. It is a stunning local hostel converted from a traditional stone house, with cozy common areas, a bar, a self-service kitchen, and a great vibe!
Hostel Sóller
Hostel Sóller is ar 3 minutes' walk from the main square and train station of Sóller. It is a stunning local hostel converted from a traditional stone house, with cozy common areas, a bar, a self-service kitchen, and a great vibe!
Hostel Sóller
Hostel Sóller is ar 3 minutes' walk from the main square and train station of Sóller. It is a stunning local hostel converted from a traditional stone house, with cozy common areas, a bar, a self-service kitchen, and a great vibe!
What's Included
What's Included
4-night accommodation
Accomodation in dorms
Breakfast
1 welcome dinner
Climbing gear
Airport transfers
Transport to activities
Accident insurance
2 climbing days
1 half DWS day
What's Not Included
Flights
All lunches and snacks
All remaining dinners
Everything not specified in the paragraph “What is included”
More Info
Climbing Skills
This clinic requires previous climbing experience since you will learn specific techniques and advanced belaying methods. If you regularly climb indoors or have already experienced outdoor climbing but want to step up your game, this clinic is for you! Mallorca boasts crags of all levels, and the instructor is a certified outdoor rock climbing instructor.
Liability
Mapo Tapo selects crags and local partners with the utmost care. For any inaccuracies, however, we can not accept any liability. Rock climbing is a risky sport that takes place in nature. Ultimately, you are fully responsible for the choices you make. Mapo Tapo recommends that anyone who does not have sufficient knowledge and skills not go outdoors alone.
Travel
Please DO NOT book your flights BEFORE the trip is confirmed. Most of our trips need a minimum number of participants to run, so to avoid disappointment wait for a confirmation email before booking any non-refundable transport.
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FAQs
What level do I need to be climbing at to join this trip?
This clinic requires previous climbing experience since you will learn specific climbing techniques and advanced belaying methods. If you regularly climb indoors 1 to 3 times per week or you've already experienced outdoor climbing, but you want to step up your game, this clinic is for you! Mallorca boasts crags of all levels, and the instructor is a Certified Outdoor Rock-climbing Instructor.
What group size can I expect?
The minimum number of climbers required for this trip to run is 3 and the maximum group size 8. So expect lots of 1-on-1 time with your guide :)
How do I get to the accommodation/ crags?
Airport transfers and transport to/from all activities are included in the price of this trip. All you need to do is tell us your flight details in advance.
The airport is: Palma de Mallorca Airport
The accommodation: Hostel Sollèr
Address: C. de Santa Teresa 27, 07100 Sóller
Is this trip all sport climbing, or can I expect other activities as well?
Depending on the season, there will be the option to do a day of deep water soloing as well. If the conditions are not favourable, then your guide will arrange an alternative activity for you instead (think canyoning - or more sport climbing if you're keen).
There will always be 2 climbing days and 1 half DWS day or other activity depending on the weather.
Why is it important to have a certified guide with you during the activities?
Let's say in general that the outdoors, especially in the case of activities with objective risks (climbing, mountaineering, ski mountaineering, to name but a few), is an environment where the choice of the certified guide leading the group prevails. This is because, in these cases, the guide is contractually responsible for your actions and safety. Of course, you are free to make suggestions to the guide, but ultimately the choice to do something or go to a particular place depends on the guide's decision and judgement. The fact that the guide does not accept suggestions/plan changes can occur mainly for two reasons: (a) objective risk (rock or water conditions, etc.); (b) weather risk. If, for example, it takes too long to reach a specific place and the weather is already a little unstable, the guide has every right to prefer a closer place or to sound the alarm earlier so that it is safer/closer.
What about the DWS day?
During the deep water solo, you'll move on a boat during the half day of activity.
The boat is huge (don't imagine a yacht here :) ), but you will all fit comfortably.
What can I visit in Soller during free time?
Its abundance of attractions, unique architectural style on the island, geographical location and year-round vitality make Sóller an unmissable stop for anyone coming to Mallorca.
During your free time, the Mapo Tapo team recommends a relaxing stroll through the historical centre of Soller, full of extraordinary architecture such as La Iglesia de San Bartolomeu or St Bartholomew's church.
We also recommend taking the Soller tram, which will take you to the port, one of the most charming places in Mallorca.
Finally, if you still have time and desire, we recommend Can Prunera, a beautiful palace built in 1911.