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The birthplace of our beloved pastime, the European continent is home to the world's most legendary & historic climbing venues. The Continent offers world-class destinations for all types of climbers, and many lifetimes of cultural activities to fill those pesky rest-days. Boulderers will enjoy the slopey sandstone of Fontainebleau, or the granite of Switzerland, Alpinists & Mountaineers the glaciated peaks & ice-covered walls of The Alps. Big wall climbers can enjoy the Dolomites of northern Italy, the granite cracks of Chamonix, or the sculpted limestone of
. Trad climbers will be hard-pressed to find more stringent ethics or more impressive summits than those of the Elbsandstein or the Czech Republic. Vacationing sport climbers have an unlimited supply of top-notch limestone at their fingertips, be it the long gentle overhangs of Ceuse, the burly bulges of Frankenjura, or the confounding stalagtites of Kalymnos. The new generation of 'psycobloc' enthusiasts can test their mettle on the seacliffs of Croatia & Mallorca.

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Travel to Europe is simple but expensive. Most European airports are easy to navigate, with most signs printed in English as well as the native language. In most countries, some knowledge of the language is helpful, but usually a simple phrasebook & good grunting skills will suffice. A rental car will be beneficial for most trips to Europe. Many US rental companies operate in Europe, but are relatively expensive. Consider using a local provider to save a few Euros.

Travel Information

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A valid passport is absolutely mandatory for all foreign travel from the US. Details on how to obtain a passport can be found here.

Virtually all European countries are party to the "Schengen Agreement", which means a visa is not required for stays of 90 days or less. To ensure your trip goes smoothly, visit the US State Department's Country Specific Page at the early planning stage, for precise info regarding visas, vaccinations, or any other requirements.

Most European countries are part of the European Union, and use the Euro for currency. Current exchange rates can be found here.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Europe

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c V2- 5+ PG13
 55
● Hörnligrat Route
Trad, Boulder, Alpine
Switzerland > Zermatt area > Matterhorn
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b AI2 M4 Mod. Snow
 102
● Cosmiques Arête
Trad, Mixed, Ice, Snow, Alpine 2 pitches
France > … > Mont Blanc Range > Upper Vallée Blanche…
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 66
● Voie Rébuffat-Baquet
Trad, Alpine 11 pitches
France > … > Midi - Tacul > Aiguille du Midi
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
 48
● Vestpillaren Direct
Trad 12 pitches
Norway > Lofoten > Presten
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
 113
● Remember Wadi Rum
Sport
Greece > … > Ghost Kitchen > Main Wall
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 118
● Frapagalo
Sport
Greece > Kalymnos > Secret Garden
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 70
● Resista
Sport
Greece > … > Ghost Kitchen > Left Wall
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 67
● Dafni
Sport
Greece > … > Ghost Kitchen > Main Wall
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 182
● DNA
Sport
Greece > Kalymnos > Grande Grotta
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 56
● Kastor
Sport
Greece > … > Arhi > Arhi Right
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 56
● Trela
Sport
Greece > Kalymnos > Grande Grotta
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 89
● Ricounet
Sport
Greece > Kalymnos > Secret Garden
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 79
● Ivi
Sport
Greece > Kalymnos > Grande Grotta
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 85
● Crosta Panic
Sport 2 pitches
Spain > … > Valley Crags > El Pati
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 52
● Mort aux Chèvres
Sport
Greece > Kalymnos > Sikati Cave
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Hörnligrat Route Switzerland > Zermatt area > Matterhorn
 55
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c V2- 5+ PG13 Trad, Boulder, Alpine
● Cosmiques Arête France > … > Mont Blanc Range > Upper Vallée Blanche…
 102
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b AI2 M4 Mod. Snow Trad, Mixed, Ice, Snow, Alpine 2 pitches
● Voie Rébuffat-Baquet France > … > Midi - Tacul > Aiguille du Midi
 66
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Alpine 11 pitches
● Vestpillaren Direct Norway > Lofoten > Presten
 48
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad 12 pitches
● Remember Wadi Rum Greece > … > Ghost Kitchen > Main Wall
 113
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c Sport
● Frapagalo Greece > Kalymnos > Secret Garden
 118
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Resista Greece > … > Ghost Kitchen > Left Wall
 70
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
● Dafni Greece > … > Ghost Kitchen > Main Wall
 67
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
● DNA Greece > Kalymnos > Grande Grotta
 182
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Kastor Greece > … > Arhi > Arhi Right
 56
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Trela Greece > Kalymnos > Grande Grotta
 56
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Ricounet Greece > Kalymnos > Secret Garden
 89
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
● Ivi Greece > Kalymnos > Grande Grotta
 79
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
● Crosta Panic Spain > … > Valley Crags > El Pati
 85
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport 2 pitches
● Mort aux Chèvres Greece > Kalymnos > Sikati Cave
 52
5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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The Bludgeon E1 5b . Borrowdale. Lake District UK. Climber Andy Ross.
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Leonidio, Greece is the land of limestone. Time to brush up on your tufa skills.
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The Italian Summit of the Matterhorn (Cervino)....bellissimo
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