Meeting point
Péry-La Heutte train station
Gare, 2604 Péry-La Heutte
Basic Clean Climbing Course Jura
2 days
Friends, nuts, and slings
Place mobile protections yourself
Theory & practice on the rock
Season:
April November
Departure Times
09:33
La Heutte train station
Key info
Basic sport climbing technique
Knot and belay technique
At least 4b lead climbing and 5b second/toprope climbing
Good fitness
Climbing experience on rock is required - gym climbing experience is not sufficient.
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who believes every step is better taken together.
Your decision matters here: Find the right spot for friends and nuts and learn to trust the rock.
In 2 days, you'll learn to securely place friends, nuts, and slings and independently protect alpine multi-pitch routes. On the first day, you'll practice in the climbing garden, and on the second day, you'll apply your knowledge directly on a tour. These climbing days take you right into the adventure and new challenges in Jura limestone.
Course details
AcademyLearning objectives
- Review essential knots for clean climbing
- Learn to safely place mobile protection - friends, nuts, slings
- Practice selecting and assessing suitable placements on rock
- Understand the difference between sport climbing and clean climbing
- Practice self-protection on alpine multi-pitch routes under guidance
- Build and assess anchors
Assessment methods
Progress is continuously assessed
The mountain guide provides feedback during the course, reflecting on areas where you can already act independently and where more experience is needed. This gives you a realistic assessment of your abilities for future tours.
Certification
Certificate: Basic Course Clean Climbing Jura
Upon completion of the two-day course, participants receive a certificate. This certifies successful participation in the Basic Course Clean Climbing in Jura, but is intended only as a keepsake and is not an official document.
Issued by:
Outdoor Switzerland AG
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Technique Training at Climbing Garden 'Le Paradis'
We start our tour at La Heutte train station and hike together to the climbing garden 'Le Paradis'. We begin with a brief review of basic techniques before focusing entirely on clean climbing. You'll learn how to correctly place friends and nuts and effectively use slings to secure routes independently and safely. Our mountain guide will show you how the rock's characteristics influence the choice of protection. You'll then practice directly on the rock. To conclude the day, we'll tackle a short alpine route where you can deepen your new knowledge in practice.
Day2
Day 2: Application Tour at Brüggligrät
On the second day, we meet in Selzach and ascend along the Brügglibach to the start of the Brüggligrät. In pairs, we climb under the guidance of the mountain guide a partly alpine multi-pitch route with few fixed protections. Between the bolts, you'll independently place mobile protections and receive valuable tips on how to further improve your technique. Once at the top, you'll enjoy the view over the Jura mountains before we descend back to Selzach on hiking trails and let the day wind down.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Course Certificate
Not included
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay for the guest (must be organized by yourself)
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Climbing pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Footwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Climbing shoes
Technical Equipment
Harness
Prusik
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Helmet
Descender
2 slings (120 cm)
Sling 60 cm
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2
Trad gear (if available)
Stoppers (if available)
Quickdraws (if available)
Climbing ropes (if available)
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Toiletries
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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