Sport Climbing Course in Málaga

Popularised in Europe in the late 1970s, Sport climbing is a form of rock climbing using man-made protection, such as bolts permanently fixed to the rock, as opposed to traditional climbing (or Trad climbing for short), which requires using the rock’s natural features to place your own removable protection as you climb.

Sport climbing lets you climb harder than you normally would in Trad climbing, as you carry a lot less weighty equipment, and there’s a higher degree of safety compared to Trad climbing. It’s a great way to make the move from indoor to outdoor climbing, and can be of great help when learning to lead as you progress further.

What will you learn?

The Sport Climbing Course in Málaga content displayed below represents the minimum we try to cover on all our courses; based on course length and your prior experience we can teach you much more.

If you’re an intermediate or advanced Sport climber looking to improve a particular aspect of your Sport climbing or to push your grades we’re always happy to tailor an individual course to your needs. Luis has coached hundreds of climbers over the years and knows what it takes to bring your Sport climbing to the next level.

Why choose us?

Málaga has one of the best climates in the world, with average temperatures ranging between 13°C (55°F) in January and 25°C (77°F) in July, and very little rainfall. The abundance of places to rock climb, with climbs facing in all directions, and the varieties in temperature between the coast and the higher mountainous areas means it is possible to climb here year round if you know the right place to go on the right day. In the winter months, when northern Europe is cold and wet, Malaga is a warm, sunny paradise that attracts climbers from all over the world.

Climbing in Malaga has the local knowledge to make sure you eat, sleep and climb in the very best spots that very few visiting climbers ever get to see. Luis Perez Corral is one of Malaga’s most renowned climbers and instructors and has almost 25 years’ experience Sport climbing in Malaga, with close to a hundred first ascents and new routes to his name.

Duration

1-3 days

BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Choosing equipment – what you really need
Route choice and Sport climbing grades
Interpretation of topos and guide books
Knot tips and Ropework tricks
Movement skills to help you climb better
Advanced techniques to raise your grade
Putting systems in place to Stay Safe
Best Anchor and Belay practices
First steps towards Leading
Lots and Lots and Lots of Sport climbing

MULTIPITCH COURSE

Choosing equipment for Multipitch climbs
Multipitch route planning tips
Choosing the safest descent route
Advanced rope management skills
Learning about the “Safety Chain”
Understanding fall factor forces
Belay techniques for Multipitch routes
Stance management and changeovers
Abseiling/Rappelling safely
Lots and Lots and Lots of Sport climbing

5.0

5 years ago

Spent 4 days with Luis in El Chorro and had an amazing time! He was really great at communicating ahead of our arrival, very friendly and fun to spend time with, and an excellent instructor.

Can't recommend Luis warmly enough no matter the skill level, and I will be sure to book him again once I go back.

Meg G

Booked a sort of last-minute flight to Málaga, this single experience made it entirely worth it. Luis took me out to Pinares de San Antón for a fantastic view of the coast, where we climbed for over four hours. I learned so much (first time outdoor climber) and was totally smoked by the end of it. Scaled five challenging, but manageable rock faces. Great company and, in my opinion, the best way to spend your time in Málaga.

Derek Leverette

I've hired a few other climbing guides in the past but Luis is the absolute best! He works to understand what your skill level is and then plans a day of climbing and instruction specific to your needs. You will learn a lot and most of all, you will have a ton of fun! Luis is super friendly and has a great sense of humor. On top of that he is patient, kind, and generous. Thanks to Luis I finally feel ready to climb outside more independently. I arrived in the worst heat of the summer, knowing nothing about the region, but I still learned and benefitted so much because Luis knows the region so well and can make excellent recommendations no matter the weather or season. If you need a guide for El Chorro, Malaga, or anywhere else, Luis is your man!

Richard Hill

Booked a private day climbing in El Chorro with my (new) wife for our honeymoon in August. Luis was awesome and super flexible. We were worried about the heat wave (up to 115 F!) but Luis let us start the day early and stayed in the shade as long as possible. It was really quite comfortable.

Luis was super knowledgeable about the area and picked routes that matched our skill level while still being super fun.

Luis was great to talk to and was super patient and helpful with beta with my wife, who climbs a bit slower

Man, the limestone here really feels nice, wish we could have stayed longer to climb more. Will definitely climb with Luis again when we come back!

Sarah Marrara

6 years ago

Enjoyed an amazing day of climbing with Luis. He is patient, kind, and very supportive. We are transitioning from indoor to outdoor climbing and Luis set up a perfect day to help us develop some new skills! We had a chance to climb a variety of routes while top roping and learning the basics of lead climbing. He offered us feedback while climbing and helped us improve technique. Luis also provided us with a series of appropriate challenges for our level of experience. He really made the day perfect for us. We will definitely book with him again on our next trip to Malaga! He is an excellent guide and we are very happy to have climbed with him.