We offer two different prices depending on whether you are independent participant or one that needs guiding. An independent participant will benefit from the accomodation, food, local travel, but will receive only minor guiding instructions. This means that we will suggest climbing areas or routes, help with the local travel, but we will not supervise your climbing. Independent participants must be able to lead and belay safely outdoors and assess the safety of their own climbs, independently of the group. During independent climbing, participants are responsible for their own climbing decisions and safety.

If you’d prefer professional supervision and coaching, choose the Guided option. The guided participants receive our full attention. We will supervise your climbing, give tips and tricks, provide in-field teaching in order to help you progress towards becoming an independent climber, put up the topropes for you, and if possible, take you on multi-pitch adventures.

Requirements for being an independent climber:

• you can safely lead and belay outdoors yourself
• you are able to climb independently
• you are able to evaluate the safety aspects of a climb

The minimum number of independent climbers is two. If there is only one independent climber in the group, the guided tariff will apply, provided the participant has been informed in advance and has given their consent.

We will send you a confirmation email after you registered (please check your spam folder). After the booking deadline, we will reach out to you and all other participants to coordinate travel plans and, if necessary, discuss options if the minimum number of participants has not been met. We will finalize details such as the meeting point, equipment, travel, and other organizational information.

Use your legal right to educational leave (Bildungsurlaub): In our officially recognized week-long courses, you will develop your teamwork & trust, risk and crisis management, dealing with fear and stress, and learn responsible behavior on the rock— with full salary continuation. Ideal for anyone looking to expand their skills and contribute more confidently and competently to clubs or volunteer work.

Valid for: Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, and Luxembourg.

Further infos: https://hifive.lu/bildungsurlaub/

The more specific programm for the educational leave:
Trip contents
Day 1 – Arrival & Briefing
We meet at 14:00 in the Parking Stöckalp. From there we provide a shuttle service for participants to the Bärghuis Frutt, where we sleep the next days. Participants who want to hike up are welcome to do so – we can bring their luggage up.
Welcome and introduction to Melchsee-Frutt and its Bonistock
Programme and learning objectives
Team-building exercises
Communication and trust
Introduction to risk assessment
Reflection: individual goals for the week

Day 2 – Climbing
Introduction to the crag and basic aspects of outdoor climbing
Essential safety aspects
Supervised climbing on easy routes to assess individual abilities and build confidence.
Equipment and material knowledge
Belaying and communication
Practical climbing exercises
Feedback between participants
Reflection on communication and teamwork

Day 3 – Climbing
Supervised practice on easy routes, focusing on controlled movement and safe rope handling. Climbing routes adapted to your level. First lead climbing steps if within ability.
Route selection and route reading
Risk assessment and managing uncertainty
Decision-making under pressure
Reflection and transfer to professional situations

Day 4 – Climbing or Rest Day
Refining of your climbing technique to conserve energy or optional hike or recovery/social programm.
Climb suitable routes with feedback from the instructor.
Review safety procedures and identify individual strengths and areas for improvement

Day 5 – Climbing
Climb more new routes, potentially lead climb, to develop confidence and outdoor climbing skills.
Receive individual feedback on technique, safety and climbing tactics. Review the fundamentals of outdoor sport climbing, including its risks and limitations. Discuss next steps for continued learning and supervised progression after the course.
Movement technique with demonstration and feedback
Identifying risks for other people
Leadership and responsibility
Practical teaching exercises

Day 6 – Departure
After a relaxed morning where you can still enjoy a hike around the area, or simply take in the wonderful panorama, we make our way back to the parking. We plan to finish around 1400.

Car pooling may be possible among the participants. The lifts are still closed around this time, but we will provide a shuttel service for those that do not want to hike up. We meet at the Parking Stöckalp.

We will stay at the Bärghuis Frutt.
It is a hut, so accomodation is shared in bunk beds. Breakfast and dinner is provided.

As stated in our General Terms of Conditions, the organizer reserves the right to terminate the contract if, before the start of the course/excursion, the weather conditions cannot guarantee that the course/excursion can be carried out safely. The customer will then be refunded the price for services not received.

A liner or a small sleeping bag for the hut.
Personal climbing gear is not included in the price.
You will need to bring sport climbing gear, see HERE.
Rental is available for harness, helmet, belay device, ropes, via ferrata sets, and other material.

You can download the required material list for sport climbing here.

You can download the required material list for multipitch climbing here.

If you want, then the course can still take place, even if there are fewer than the minimum number of participants. In this case a surcharge will apply.

For more details, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions.

We offer an optional travel cancellation insurance, which you can order via us for an additional 7% of the total costs. The policy details can be downloaded here.

Inquire about our prices for larger groups (info@hifive.lu).