COSTA BLANCA
CLIMBING RETREAT

Our groups usually include climbers of all ages, with most participants falling somewhere between 25 and 45 years old. That said, we've welcomed climbers from 18 to their late 60s, and they've all had an amazing time. Many of our older participants tell us they were a little hesitant before joining, but quickly felt part of the group. Sharing a week of climbing, good food and time outdoors has a way of bringing people together, regardless of age.

Absolutely. In fact, most of our participants join the retreat on their own, while the rest usually come with a friend or climbing partner. By the end of the week, those differences tend to disappear pretty quickly. Sharing a house, climbing together every day, cooking, and relaxing after climbing naturally creates a friendly and social atmosphere. It's one of the things our previous participants value the most. So if you're hesitating because you're coming solo, don't worry! You'll be in very good company. :)

The easiest way is to fly into Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), which is the main gateway to Costa Blanca and offers direct connections from many European cities. We recommend arriving before the afternoon so everyone has plenty of time to settle in. Once the group has arrived, we'll travel together from Alicante airport to the accommodation.

We offer one transfer from Alicante Airport to the accommodation on arrival day. To use this service, your flight must land before 5:00 pm. On departure day, we also provide one transfer from the accommodation to Alicante Airport. To take advantage of this service, please book a flight departing after 12:00 pm. If these transfer times don't work for your itinerary, you're welcome to travel independently or request a transfer at a different time or on a different day. Alternative transfers are subject to availability and an additional fee, and we're happy to arrange them with you after booking. The journey between Alicante Airport and the accommodation takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Yes. Accommodation is included as part of the retreat experience. However, for legal and administrative reasons, it is paid separately and directly to the accommodation owner. When you book your spot, you are only paying for the retreat itself. Approximately 60 days before the retreat starts, we'll send you all the accommodation details together with the payment instructions. The accommodation cost will be deducted from the retreat price shown on the website, so the total amount you pay remains exactly the same.

The retreat includes a welcome dinner at the beginning of the week and a farewell dinner on the last evening. Alcoholic drinks are not included with these meals. For the rest of the week, we'll keep things flexible and organise ourselves as a group. We'll often cook together at the house after climbing, but if everyone feels like it, we can also head out for tapas, dinner or a sunset drink at one of the local restaurants. There's a supermarket just a two-minute walk from the house, making it easy to buy groceries whenever you need them. You'll also find plenty of restaurants, cafés and cocktail bars nearby, so you'll have lots of options throughout the week. If you have any food allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements, just let us know before the retreat and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

This climbing week is designed for intermediate climbers (those who routinely send 5a–6c (5.8–5.10) on gym walls or sport routes) and who are ready to make the leap onto real rock. You’ll benefit most if you already feel comfortable clipping quickdraws and moving confidently on vertical terrain, but want hands‑on experience placing trad gear, managing anchors, and climbing in an inspiring arctic environment.

You don't need to be an experienced outdoor climber to join, but we do recommend having some climbing experience before signing up for a full week of climbing. We recommend that participants are comfortable climbing around 6a (French grade) in an indoor climbing gym without regularly falling or resting on the rope. This is roughly equivalent to 5.10a in the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS). While climbing outside is a different experience than climbing indoors, having this level of experience will allow you to get the most out of the retreat. Throughout the week, we'll help you improve your movement, technique and confidence on rock, always adapting the coaching to your level. If you're not sure whether this retreat is right for you, feel free to get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

In most cases, yes. While lead climbing is never a requirement, experienced climbers are welcome to lead provided they are comfortable doing so and demonstrate safe climbing and belaying skills. On the first climbing day, we'll spend a little time getting to know everyone's experience and checking that all participants can manage the rope, communicate clearly, lead and belay safely. This is simply part of our commitment to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for the whole group. If you prefer not to lead, we'll just ask you to complete a quick belay check so you're ready to belay others when needed. If you're looking to start leading outdoors or build more confidence, we're happy to coach you throughout the week and help you progress at your own pace while keeping safety as the top priority.

We'll provide all the shared climbing equipment needed throughout the retreat, including ropes, quickdraws, belay devices and other group gear. We do ask you to bring your own personal equipment: Climbing shoes Harness Helmet Approach shoes or comfortable trainers for short walks to the crag A light backpack for your daily gear A windproof or light waterproof jacket Comfortable climbing clothes Water bottle and sunscreen If you're missing any essential personal equipment, let us know before the retreat. We'll do our best to help you find a solution or arrange rental gear if available.

The climbing retreat does not include accident insurance. Participants must have their own valid mountain activity insurance. (Make sure it covers rock climbing).

​​WHAT'S INCLUDED ​ 7 nights accommodation in a private Costa Blanca climbing house 6 guided sport climbing days. Personalised climbing coaching throughout the week. All shared climbing equipment required throughout the retreat, including ropes, quickdraws, belay devices and other group gear. Fear management workshop. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Farewell dinner and celebration in Dénia. Transport throughout the retreat, including transfers to and from the climbing areas. Certified and experienced climbing guides. Small group experience (maximum 6 climbers). Local recommendations for restaurants, cafés and hidden spots​​. Pre-retreat support, including a dedicated WhatsApp group where you can meet the other participants, ask questions and stay updated, plus a live video call before the retreat to go over the schedule, logistics and anything else you need to know. ​ WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED Airfare to Costa Blanca. Food and drinks during the retreat. (Apart from the two dinners included in the price). Travel insurance Personal climbing equipment ​

The price shown on our website is the total price for the retreat. However, for legal and administrative reasons, the payment is split into different parts. When you book, you'll only pay the guiding and coaching services directly to TRAD Adventures. The costs for accommodation and meals will be paid separately and directly to the respective providers. We'll send you all payment instructions, so there's nothing you need to worry. If you choose to secure your spot by paying only a deposit, please note that this does not modify our cancellation policy. Any remaining balance will still be payable according to the cancellation terms in effect at the time of cancellation.

We have a strict cancellation policy. We recommend purchasing trip protection to protect your investment. Our cancellation policy is designed to protect both our guides and the long-term sustainability of our business. Because of this, we are unable to make exceptions or alter these terms in any situation. We strongly recommend purchasing trip protection so you can safeguard your investment and book with complete peace of mind. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, we're always happy to help. Participants can cancel at any time before the camp starts. The following fees apply: 20% for administration costs 40% if cancelled between 90 and 60 days before the camp 100% if cancelled 60 days or less before the start, or in case of no-show Participants may transfer their spot to someone else.

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HERE you can find the terms and conditions of the Climbing Week.