Rock climbing day in the Basque Country
Discover the beautiful Basque Mountains in a full-day rock climbing outing along with IFMGA-certified mountain guide Oscar Gogorza.
+1 Day
Mar - Nov
Intermediate
Beginner
Description
The Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain that comprises the provinces of Alava, Guipuzcoa, and Vizcaya. The region is surrounded by the Bay of Biscay to the north, the autonomous community of Navarra to the east, the province of La Rioja to the south, and Cantabria and Burgos to the west.
The Basque Country’s main cities (Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria-Gasteiz) are enclosed by the beautiful Basque Mountains, considered the eastern section of the larger Cantabrian Range (2,648m), which stretches over 300 kilometers across northern Spain, parallel to the Cantabrian Sea. Although the Basque Mountains’ peaks are not particularly high – the Aizkorri massif, its highest summit, stands at 1,551 meters –, they offer stunning green, rugged landscapes. Its limestone and granite elevations, vast forests, rivers and waterfalls make the Basque Mountains a perfect climbing area.
I usually suggest a climbing site near the city of Bilbao, in the province of Vizcaya, for this outing. However, there are several great climbing areas around, so we can choose the most convenient location for the whole group.
Based on participants’ preferences and previous climbing experience, we can do a traditional climbing outing, or a single- or multi-pitch sport climbing tour. We can even extend it for over a day. During the excursion, I will explain basic climbing techniques and the proper use of equipment, as well as provide guests with key safety guidelines.
Enjoy a rock climbing outing in the astonishing Basque Mountains. Send me your booking request now!
If you are looking for other mountain activities in the area, check out the 6-day guided mountaineering trip and the 7-day sport climbing tour in the Basque Country, and the summer trekking week in the Pyrenees.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation start and back
About the guide
Oscar
5.0
(2)
Mountain Guide
UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Spain
I’m based in Bilbao, in the Basque country. This region has plenty of possibilities for mountain programs, which are not so popular, and I really like to guide people in the area.
And I also work a lot in the Pyrenees, which are just a 3-hour drive from Bilbao.
For me, to guide is to share an experience and a moment in the mountain.
The mountain is a place where to live and feel experiences that are hard to explain, but is also important to understand it: without a solid knowledge it is complicated to remain safe in a mountain environment. A guide won’t guarantee total safety, but is there to identify and manage risks.
The way I see it, a famous peak hides several unnamed peaks, which are probably more remote, less visited, but equally beautiful. So it’s important to know why is it that we go to the mountains.
Get in touch with me and I’ll be glad to guide you and help you discover the beautiful spots in the Basque country and the Pyrenees!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
AEGM
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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