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For those new to climbing or who have already had a taste and want to learn more, our Beginner’s Holiday provides the perfect mixture of quality climbing and expert instruction with a real holiday feel.

The area around the ClimbFrance base in Provence provides the ideal location with fine weather, fantastic crags and a relaxed atmosphere which ensures learning the basics is an enjoyable experience.

Our experienced instructors will introduce you to the equipment and techniques required for safe, enjoyable climbing and provide you with all the skills and confidence required to start out on your own.

By working in small groups with other people of similar ability you will be able to climb in a friendly and supportive environment as well as sampling some of the areas other attractions.

‘Would recommend the beginner’s course to any indoor climbers to inspire them to venture outdoors.’  J. Murray. Surrey.

‘We have thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would recommend it to anyone who wants to make the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing.’  Chris H. Brighton.

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Our Sport Climbing in Provence course is designed for climbers who are happy leading routes of 4 or 5 (Sport Climbing Grades) and want to improve their performance and move up through the grades. The crags around the ClimbFrance base in Provence provide the perfect location with well bolted routes of all grades and styles.

Our experienced instructors will teach you skills and techniques necessary for safe efficient climbing as well looking at ways to improve your physical climbing ability.

This course is especially suitable for climbers who may have learned to lead on indoor walls and now want to venture outside, or for those who have already attended our Beginner’s Climbing Holiday.

‘I had an excellent time, achieved all I set out to and feel far more confident leading. All round a wonderful time and I hope to return again soon.’  Sarah C. Brighton.

‘Fantastic introduction to outdoor climbing. We now have more than enough to pursue the sport further. Thanks.’  Nicholas B. London.

During the week we will cover:
• Route selection, route finding and guidebooks.
• Equipment selection and usage.
• Advanced ropework, constructing belays and stance management.
• Abseil descents.
• Leader placed and in-situ protection techniques.
• Improvised rescue techniques and problem avoidance.

In addition to this we will help you improve your physical climbing ability by looking at:

• Climbing technique and movement.
• Mental approach for longer routes.

Instructor : Client ratio. 1 : 2                                                           Price - £695.

Dates 2008:     1st – 7th June.  *fully booked*.           14th – 20th September.                              

Included in this Price
• Transfers from Nimes and Marseille Airport or Avignon TGV. (See Booking)
• 6 nights accommodation, including breakfast and evening meal (See Food and Accommodation).
• Picnic Lunch each day.
• 5 full days climbing.
• All transport during the course.
• All specialist climbing equipment.
• All coaching and safety instruction..

What you need to provide:
• Any of your own equipment that you may wish to use.
• Insurance. (See Booking)
• Transport to France. (See Booking)

Previous experience necessary:
The ability to lead bolt protected climbs of at least 5 (Sport Climbing Grade) and an understanding of basic climbing techniques. If you require any more information please contact us.

Imagine spending ten days climbing with some of the UK’s top climbers while touring many of Frances finest climbing venues. Sound too good to be true ? On our summer Road Trip we organise all the transport and accommodation allowing you to relax and sample some well known and other less famous sport climbing and bouldering areas in South East France.

This year we will be starting in Grenoble before heading through the Durance valley to Provence.
En-route we will take in well known crags such as Ceuse, the Verdon Gorge, St Leger, Presles and Annot, as well as a few secret ones.

Our instructors and coaches will guide you round a selection of climbing venues, helping you find the most suitable routes and offering advice and tips to help improve your climbing ability. They will be available to answer any questions you may have and to help out in any way possible.

We can help team you up with a partner of similar ability and experience and will be on hand to ensure every one climbs safely. You are free to do as much or as little climbing as you want and various options exist for rest days including swimming (pools or rivers), biking, sightseeing or sampling some of the regions’ fantastic wines.

During our Road Trip we provide accommodation (including breakfast) in small, friendly hostels popular with climbers throughout Europe. Picnic lunches can be organised daily and in the evening you have the opportunity to self cater or sample some of the local restaurants (or a mixture of the two).

Our road trip represents fantastic value for money and a real opportunity to improve your climbing ability and learn new skills and techniques.

Instructor : Client ratio. 1 : 4                                                           Price - £675.

Dates 2008:     28th June - 9th July.                          

Included in this Price
• Transfers from Grenoble Station or Airport (See Booking).
• 11 nights accommodation, including breakfast.
• 10 full days climbing.
• All transport during the course.
• Any specialist climbing equipment you may need (including bouldering mats).
• All coaching and safety instruction

What you need to provide:
• Any of your own equipment that you may wish to use.
• Lunch and evening meals (either self catering or eating in local restaurants).
• Insurance. (See Booking)
• Transport to France. (See Booking)

Previous experience necessary:
The ability to lead bolt protected climbs of at least 5 (Sport Climbing Grade) and a good understanding of climbing techniques and rope work. If you require any more information please contact us.