Multi-pitch climbing courses

Article updated on 02/09/2026.

Fancy discovering the multi-pitch routes that make climbers dream? Experiencing adventure in the mountains and enriching your climbing experience? Our guides and instructors – the very ones who have tested and approved the Woodrock hangboards – will take you on the most beautiful routes to progress and enjoy yourself!

Why multi-pitch climbing?

Multi-pitch climbing is the nature dimension of climbing! Whether you are used to indoor routes or already climb at outdoor crags, multi-pitch routes offer an enriching experience.

Going on a course with an instructor means allowing yourself to progress with a professional:

Master the techniques specific to multi-pitch climbing
Learn to manage belay stations efficiently and safely
Discover new vertical horizons
Progress at your own pace, whatever your current level
Experience a complete adventure, with a summit finish

Courses for everyone to learn or improve climbing skills

Each instructor or group of instructors has their own formula. At the top, you will always find private engagement in a range of 300-600 EUR/day. One instructor or guide, a tailored programme and 100% personalised progression!

Then you will find the classic courses with scheduled dates. The rate is more accessible because you share the professional’s fees with other participants. You sign up based on a programme: it is up to you to assess whether it matches your level. Most often, the instructor will guide you if you have any doubts!

Multi-pitch introduction (1-2 days)

Perfect for discovering the basics and the sensations of multi-pitch climbing in a friendly atmosphere.

Technical improvement (2-3 days)

To improve your techniques and gain autonomy on different types of routes.

Multi-pitch weekend

A full weekend to immerse yourself in the world of multi-pitch routes in a mountain range of your choice.

Multi-climbing trips across Europe

Trips that combine climbing, via ferrata, hiking, mountaineering or canyoning for a varied mountain experience, most often combined with discovering a destination: Sardinia, Dolomites, Corsica, Calanques…

Where to go for a multi-pitch course?

If it is for an introductory course, the crags closest to you are certainly the most suitable. For a weekend to broaden your horizons or a week of improvement, here are our favourites:

The Vercors – historic, very beautiful and less crowded than some fashionable spots
The Calanques – climbing with views over the Mediterranean
The Verdon – mythical and majestic routes above emerald-green water
The Alpine ranges – the kingdom of the mountains, starting with our home, the Vercors
The Pyrenees – wild and authentic
The Dolomites – to climb routes forged by the most legendary rock climbers (…, we don’t want to make anyone jealous)

Experienced and passionate guides

All the guides and instructors listed below are certified with more than three years‘ experience supervising people of all levels. It is still your responsibility to check that their professional card is up to date* (They have tested and approved our Woodrock training hangboards – their expertise guarantees quality and safety!

* we link to a website today, but tomorrow we cannot guarantee it will not have changed hands.

Practical information to prepare well for your climbing course

Equipment for multi-pitch climbing

Each course is different; at the time of your registration, the guide or instructor will provide you with the precise list of equipment needed for each course.

Typical equipment example for a day of multi-pitch climbing

Personal equipment:

Climbing shoes
Harness
Helmet
Belay device / belay system (reverso or grigri type)
3-4 locking carabiners
2 x 120 cm slings
1 prusik cord loop for self-belay
Approach shoes or hiking boots
Backpack (~30L) suitable for climbing
Water bottle or hydration bladder (minimum 1.5L)
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Clothing suitable for the weather and season
Small personal first-aid kit
Energy bars/snacks
A bit of cash (it’s always nice to be able to offer a drink at the end of a course)

Rope team equipment (often provided by the guide, to be confirmed):

Single rope or half ropes depending on the routes
Quickdraws (12 to 15)
Set of nuts and/or cams for traditional routes
Additional slings and cord loops

Optional equipment:

Lightweight windbreaker jacket
Camera to share on Insta #WoodrockStageEscalade
Guidebook for the area to appreciate the day’s achievements
Charged mobile phone – because you never know
Mini first-aid kit – it would be a shame to stay at base camp because of a blister
Walking poles for the approach

Prepare effectively for your climbing course with Woodrock

To arrive well prepared for your course or trip on multi-pitch routes, our range of training hangboards Woodrock is the ideal tool to develop strength and endurance – tested and approved by the guides who will accompany you in the field!

Beyond the gear, it’s overall preparation that makes the difference on a multi-pitch route: technique, mindset, mobility, fatigue management. The how to progress in climbing guide details the 5 pillars to work on ahead of a course, and the concrete indicators to measure your gains week after week.

A propos de l’auteur

Woodrock c’est le mariage de 2 passions : la menuiserie et l’escalade. Concevoir, fabriquer, usiner et vous envoyer des poutres d’escalade de qualité est une partie de mon quotidien. Le reste du temps, j’aime grimper sur les falaises des contreforts du Vercors.