alpha climbing returns to Spain in 2025 for two performance rock climbing trips for teens. Trip 2 is our first program exclusively for girls!
Registration is open but this page is still being updated with information
trip 1: Pyrenees, June 13-27
We return to NE Spain and Catalunya for a tour of the best kept secrets of the Pyrenees. The Alt Pirineu region of Catalunya has endless shady crags (known mostly by locals) containing steep resistance climbing and brilliant slabs. Moving west into Aragon, an additional lifetime of sport routes await, including Bielsa and the legendary Rodellar. Two weeks will just be a tease for the area, but we’ll maximize our time picking out the classics and not getting too tired frolicking in the Pyrenees on our rest days.
Ages: 14-18 (or with approval)
Performance focus: sport climbing (on-sighting and flashing)
Additional activities: site-seeing, mountain hikes, lake swimming
Minimum ability: 5.11a onsight/5.11d redpoint ability on rock
Trip price: $3450
Fly-in/out airport: Barcelona (BCN)
Lead by mentor Aaron
Areas visited: Tres Ponts, Bielsa, and other shady spots in Catalunya
trip 2: north spain Girls trip, July 16-26
The Cantabrian Mountain Range in Asturias is home to thousands of world class sport climbs. On the east side, Desfiladero de la Hermida (The Gorge of la Hermida), features hundreds of routes in the 6-7 grade (5.11-13) in predictably cool summer shade conditions. This is one of Europe’s best summer sport crags, as well as one of Spain’s best climbing secrets. Moving west through the Picos de Europa and towards Oviedo, the mountains contain 1000s of sport climbs of all difficulties and varieties. For rest days, we’ll visit the gorgeous beaches and some gentle surf to play in.
our first-ever GIRLS-ONLY TRIP (sorry not sorry boys)
Ages: 13-18 (or with approval)
Performance focus: lead sport climbing - onsight and redpoint
Additional activities: sightseeing, scenery, surfing, culture
Minimum ability: 5.11a onsight/5.11c redpoint ability on rock
Transgender and non-binary athletes are encouraged to apply
Trip price: $2850
Fly-in/out airport: Bilbao (BIO) TBD
Lead by mentor Robyn
Areas visited: La Hermida de la Desfiladero, Poo de Cabrales and others in eastern Asturias
Applications for registration are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the specific nature and demands of our programs, we do not guarantee acceptance. If you’re not sure you’re ready for this program, or are unclear on the pre-qualifications and expectations, please contact us before applying. New for 2025 is the three part application process listed below.
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To apply for this program, please complete: 1) athlete application form, 2) parent/guardian application form, and 3) deposit payment (also available via electronic invoicing, bank transfer, venmo, or check). An application will not be considered until all three parts are received, although paying the deposit will hold your place for one week while we await your application submissions.
Please pay this deposit as part of the three-part application for this program. This deposit does not confirm registration and will be held until your application is accepted. Deposits for applications not accepted will be released immediately. Refunds for deposits are available within 15 business days of payment.
