Terra Ferma introduces you to the magic of the vertical through guided climbing on super classic, multipitch climbs and courses of all different levels.

Climbing with Terra Ferma you will get to know some of the best rock of the Costa Blanca without any of the hassles of having to organise a holiday. Along the way, we will help you improve your skills and knowledge in a safe and structured way, preparing you for your future climbing adventures back home.   The Costa Blanca mountains have become widely recognised as one of the best climbing areas in Europe. The great quantity, quality and variety of climbing within a relatively small and easily accessible area makes this place an excellent destination. This combined with the mild winters and the many cheap flights to Alicante, has meant that it has become a major destination for climbers from all over the world. The dry and mild climate practically guarantees you no cancellations or changes to your climbing program due to bad weather.   Within a radius of 25 kms., we have more than 30 different sports climbing crags with compact limestone walls. The crags are well equipped, mainly south facing and on the whole the routes are technical face climbing with good friction. But sports climbing is just the beginning. We have hundreds of trad routes longer than 300m(900ft), some of which are 750m (2250ft) and there is much more virgin rock waiting to be explored.

Terra Ferma offers both guiding services and climbing courses so that people can experience with us the great quality, beauty and variety of climbing here. We have explored these mountains for many years and our knowledge, experience and love of the area will allow our clients to enjoy their holidays to the full. All the climbing and teaching that we do is tailored to the experience and level of fitness of each group. We have courses, climbs and activities of every standard for you to learn or improve your techniques and skills without forgetting the ethics of climbing and respect for the environment.

Super Classic Climbs   We organise a special holiday climbing on the most important massifs in our region (Penon de Ifach, Ponoch, Puig Campana and the Divino de Sella). During a one-week period we will guide you up four super classic traditional climbs on these massifs. This unique holiday is aimed at climbers who dream of doing some of the most impressive routes in the Costa Blanca, but haven’t the time to organise it themselves.   You will not have to worry about route finding, having the right gear, or the descent. You will be free to simply enjoy the rock and the magnificent views, the special solitude and the atmosphere of these beautiful walls.

In the mid 70’s many of the obvious and elegant lines in the area were opened and these routes have become some of Spain’s most classic trad climbs. Because of the lack of information and the birth of sport climbing, these old trad climbs have seen little traffic and have retained their special character.

There is an enormous range of routes of different lengths and grades to chose from but we would like to mention just a few examples to whet your appetite: "Via de las Hadas" 500m 6a on Monte Ponoig; The "Via dels Entorns" 750m 4+ on the west face of the Puig Campana; "Miguel Gomez" 300m 6a/Ao on the Peñon de Ifach. Climbing with an experienced local guide allows you to do the routes that you always wanted to do. He will guide you safely up routes that demand commitment and experience.

We can arrange accommodation and transport for you. The first day you and your guide will make plans for the week. There will be one day free to rest, go to the beach or do some sightseeing. On the last day you will have time to pack up and if you like, to do some shopping.

Climbing courses We have two basic programs, a beginners' course and an advanced course, but the level of each course is finely adjusted to your experience.   We combine the technical skills of traditional climbing with the more dynamic and gymnastic side of sports climbing. Everything you learn here is standard knowledge and you will be able to apply it directly back at home.   The contents of the course are based on the Spanish Mountain Federation course outline.   We start off the course at your level and then we assess you constantly, introducing new skills and techniques as you progress.   The aim of the courses is to prepare you so that at the end of the course you can carry on with confidence without the support of the instructor, organising your own climbing adventures in a safe way.   You can do the course without us organising your food or accommodation.

Beginner's Course: Level 1   Course content:       Basic rope work (knots, ascending and descending)   Climbing techniques and communication   Use and maintenance of climbing equipment   Safety of you and your climbing partner (belaying and selfbelaying)   Belays: gear, triangle of forces   How to interpret route descriptions   Climbing and the environment

Advanced Course: Level 2   Course content:   Use and placement of nuts and friends Climbing with a double rope Belays using traditional gear Progression of climbing party How to create and interpret route descriptions Rescue and self rescue Climbing and the environment