Tirol hosts a wide range of climbing events aimed at everyone from pros to novices. World Cup competitions draw some of the world's top climbers to Tirol, while those new to the sport can learn the ropes at some of the local climbing festivals – including the opportunity to try out ice climbing.
From sheer rockfaces in the mountains to some of the best indoor climbing in the world, visitors to Tirol already keen on climbing or wishing to learn more about this exciting sport will find plenty of options to choose from. Each year the world's best professional climbers come to the region to attend World Cup events for sport climbing and bouldering. There are also testivals for example in Innsbruck where visitors can try the latest material for via ferrata climbing – a special type of climbing with iron handholds and footholds as well as a steel rope from start to finish. Last but certainly not least, the cold winters in Tirol make the region an excellent destination for ice climbing – the ultimate winter adventure for those with strong arms and a head for heights. There are special ice climbing events in the Pitztal Valley and East Tirol.
From sheer rockfaces in the mountains to some of the best indoor climbing in the world, visitors to Tirol already keen on climbing or wishing to learn…
