• It’s easy to forget this, but: learning something new can and should be a great experience! Especially when we really want to get competent and independent, the learning experience should be the perfect start into a new realm. 

    And that’s what our climbing courses are all about: guiding you through the learning curve in a quality-only, structured, systematic, safe and most and foremost enjoyable way.

    Our promise is that you’ll only be tought state of the art and best practice content. 30 years of climbing in all disciplines and 20 in the profession, including work for several organisations and associations are a quality promise.

    Our courses aren’t something we have to do, it’s something we’re absolutely dedicated to and we love to do: creating a great learning experience in the best sport we know.

ALTIORA COURSES

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Close-up of a hand holding orange Petzl climbing rope, showing tags with safety and manufacturing symbols, against a blurred grey background.

TOP-ROPE COURSE

  • Master the fundamentals of climbing and belaying safety on artificial walls with our Top Rope Course.

    • Next Step: Upon completing the Top-Rope Climbing Course, you'll be ready for the Lead Climbing Course.

    • Duration: 3-4 hours

    • Participants: 2-6

    • Location: Allgäu, (Bavaria, DE), Ausserfern (Tirol, AT)

    • Material Included: Harness, Rope, Belay Device, (Rental Shoes - upon request)

  • Climbing Skills: No experience needed! This course is designed for beginners, and all climbing knowledge will be covered.

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LEAD COURSE

  • Master the essential skills to be able to lead climb safely and independently on artificial walls. Gain confidence, earn your certification, and unlock new vertical challenges!

    • Next Step: Upon completing the Lead Climbing Course, you'll be ready for the Basic Course Outdoor, or you can upgrade your Belay Technique.

    • Duration: 3-4 hours

    • Participants: 2-6

    • Location: Allgäu, (Bavaria, DE), Ausserfern (Tirol, AT)

    • Material Included: Harness, Rope, Belay Device, (Rental Shoes - upon request)

  • Climbing Skills: To ensure your safety and optimal learning experience, completion of a basic Top Rope Climbing Course (or equivalent demonstrable experience) is required for this program.


    No prior experience? No problem! For beginners, we offer a combined course upon request, integrating Top Rope basics for a complete lead climbing education.

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BELAY TECHNIQUE UPGRADE

  • Your climbing level is rising – your belaying should too! This essential course will level up your belaying techniques to meet the higher demands of climbing out of your comfort zone. Master advanced safety protocols and dynamic belays, ensuring confidence and absolute peace of mind for every ascent.

    • Duration: 3 hours

    • Participants: 2-6

    • Location: Allgäu, (Bavaria, DE), Ausserfern (Tirol, AT)

    • Material Included: different belay devices, Test equipment, educational equipment

  • Climbing Skills: To participate in this course, you should have completed an Indoor Lead Climbing Course or have similar competence level and have some experience in lead climbing.

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ROCK CLIMBING
COURSE - OUTDOOR

  • Ready to swap plastic for rock and experience the thrill of climbing in nature? This course is your perfect entry into the world of outdoor climbing.

    You will learn to climb and belay safely and confidently on well-protected sport climbing routes on real rock. Beyond the essential techniques, we delve into a wealth of practical knowledge, including: understanding your equipment, crucial ecological aspects of climbing in nature, and vital do's and don'ts for responsible outdoor recreation.

    • Next Step: Ready to push your limits and refine your safety skills? You can now challenge yourself with our Intensive Course: Belaying & Falling for advanced techniques and confidence building!

    • Duration: 4-5 hours

    • Participants: 2-6

    • Location: Allgäu, (Bavaria, DE), Ausserfern (Tirol, AT)

    • Material Included: outdoor climbing equipment (helmet, quickdraws, sling, etc.) if needed

  • Climbing Skills:

    • This course is ideal for climbers who wish to make a proper and safe transition from indoor climbing to real rock, learning the specific techniques and considerations required for outdoor sport climbing.

    • We can also design a concept for beginners who want to start through from scratch, directly on rock, without indoor courses before.

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BELAYING & FALLING
INTENSIVE COURSE

  • This isn't just about ropes and knots; it's a deep dive into the crucial art of falling safely, catching your climber with confidence, and mastering the mental game. Learn essential belaying techniques and develop the mental strategies to overcome hesitation and trust your gear. You'll gain the confidence to push your limits, knowing you can fall safely and be caught comfortably. Elevate your climbing, both physically and mentally.

    Ready to climb higher? Join us!

    • Catching Comfortably: Mastering the soft catch and managing different fall scenarios.

    • Controlled Falling Practice: Safe and progressive drills to get comfortable with falling.

    • Mental Skills & Strategies: Overcoming fear, building trust, and maintaining focus.

    • Communication & Teamwork: Effective interaction between climber and belayer.

    • Risk Assessment & Management: Understanding and mitigating climbing risks.

    • Duration: 3 hours

    • Participants: 2-6

    • Location: Allgäu, (Bavaria, DE), Ausserfern (Tirol, AT)

  • Climbing Skills: To participate in this course, you should have completed an Indoor Lead Climbing Course or similar competence.

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"TRAD & OLD-SCHOOL"
ADVANCED COURSE

  • Ready to venture beyond the bolted routes and explore the true essence of climbing? Our ADVANCED COURSE "TRAD & OLD-SCHOOL" is your gateway to the wilder side of the sport!

    This course is designed for climbers looking to master the essential skills for safely tackling traditional and old-school climbing areas. Forget the comfort of perfectly protected sport climbs – we'll equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to confidently navigate adventurous lines and remote crags where protection is sparse and ingenuity is key. Learn to place your own gear, manage complex rope systems, and embrace the mental fortitude required for true trad climbing. Elevate your climbing independence and unlock a world of incredible, challenging ascents.

    • Traditional Gear Placement: Mastering cams, nuts, and other passive/active protection.

    • Anchor Building & Management: Constructing bombproof anchors in varied terrain.

    • Route Finding & Reading: Navigating complex, less-obvious lines.

    • Lead Head & Risk Assessment: Developing the mental fortitude for trad climbing.

    • Emergency & Self-Rescue Basics: Essential skills for unexpected situations.

    • Old-School Ethics & Style: Understanding the history and principles of trad climbing.

    • Duration: 2 days

    • Participants: 2-6

    • Location: Allgäu, (Bavaria, DE), Ausserfern (Tirol, AT)

    • Material Included: Test and Trad equipment

  • Climbing Skills:

    • Lead sport climb 6a (outdoors) confidently.

    • Prior outdoor climbing experience.

    • Proficient lead belayer and climber.

  • Climbing safety gear and instruction materials laid out on a rocky surface, including helmets, carabiners, harness, and guides for Altora Climbing.
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  • A person rock climbing on a vertical rock face with climbing gear, helmet, and harness, while another person stands below with climbing equipment.
  • A climbing instructor explaining safety procedures to two climbers on a rock face outdoors, all wearing helmets and harnesses.
  • A man with a shaved head and tattoos, wearing a blue T-shirt, is standing outdoors under a wooden shelter, holding an ALTIORA manuscript and looking thoughtfully into the distance, with a natural green forest background.
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  • Climbing harnesses and gear laid out on the ground in a forested outdoor setting, with four people standing in the background.
  • A woman rock climbing wearing a white helmet and black shirt, secured with a harness, climbing a rock face, with another person below on the ground assisting, surrounded by trees and nature.
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