Hi, I am in a similar situation. Was climbing a bit in the past but that was 5 years ago or so. Since then I haven't done it at all but I still have my harness and shoes. So if you wanna go indoor I wouldn't mind joining. It's bigger motivation to start with someone.

Kamil

Hi Laura, There is an excellent indoor climbing wall at Vitam parc nearby Geneva in France. See http://www.vitamparc.com/fr/page/espace-escalade

It's the best indoor wall I've ever seen. I'm also a past regular climber, but now out of training, and needing to renew some of my gear.

Guy

Hi! I have harness, shoes and a belay device - would love to go climbing/cragging someone around geneva - be in touch if you are still interested. I don't have my rope with me, so if anyone has gear, I would be keen on meeting to climb some moderate limestone!

Steph

For people who can get to St Genis in France (over the border from Meyrin), you can go rock climbing with the Club Alpin Francais (CAF). I've been with them before and discovered some nice climbing spots. Some gear (ropes etc) loaned for club outings and there are experienced people and instructors to help beginners. Some knowledge of French useful though! Car pooling arranged for outings. Meetings to discuss plans for the weekend are on Thursday evenings. See http://www.capdg.asso.cc-pays-de-gex.fr/

do any of you have a car? its better to go outdoors while the weather is nice, all you need is a 70 or 80m rope. there are plenty of places within 1h drive of geneva, or saleve close by. let me know if you need more info and when and if you would like to go together (i dont have a car).

julie

I've got a car, and i'm happy to give some climbers a lift.. so long as we could arrange a convenient pick up point. I hate driving in Geneva traffic, and i live in France (Ferney, near airport).

I'm a bit out of climbing practice.. so need someone with a rope, and willing to lead up some easy routes.

Guy

Same here. Have a car but no rope and also out of practice. So I'm up for some easy routes either indoor or outdoor.

I live somewhere in between Lausanne and Geneva so I can pick someone up from Geneva if need be. But my car is rather small so I could fit one person and some gear...

From the airport there are 2 places within 30min drive, Leaz (west of the jura) and Vesancy (east towards Divonne), Vesancy a bit easier if you are getting back into it, with mixed, short routes. its good for going after work but i recommend getting there around 6pm as days are getting shorter. traffic may be a nightmare, so if you can get off at 5pm sharp that would be better.

For indoors the biggest place around Geneva is Vitam parc close to St Julien, France. 13 euros to entry or 6 or 12 months abonnement which is worth it if you go more than twice a week.

For indoor bouldering around the airport there is Pan Struktur, hard to find as its in an old warehouse with no clearly marked entrance, but quite crowded in the evenings. I usually go at lunch but I work just next to the airport, its quite empty.

We can try to do something next week after work. Tomorrow it will rain....

I'd be interested to go 1 lunchtime to Pan Struktur. Vesancy would be nice 1 evening. I know where it is. le Coin, Saleve also an option... but i remember it being quite polished. Maybe Monday or Thursday? I could pick up 3 passengers from airport or nearby at 5pm or a bit later...

I can go next Thursday. Lets try Vesancy. Saleve is too polished. 5pm departure from the airport area would be good. can I have your personal email to coordinate further?

Struktur opens at lunchtime in September (closed for the summer during the day).

see you!

Julie

Hey guys,

Thursday would also be good for me...I work at Blandonnet so could probably be at the aiport at 5:30-6PM (it`s my first week at work so not too sure if I can leave earlier).

It seems that no one has a rope though, am I correct?

Martijn, I would also be in for indoor climbing/bouldering...either this weekend if the weather is bad or earlier next week in the evening..what about Monday night?

My email is [email protected]

Cheers! Laura

For me only weekends are good so please let me know if anyone was planning to go then.

Did you guys see the Rock Climbing Group here on glocals?

yes I am a member but we are trying to get a group around the airport (people rarely want to climb on this side of the lake), thus the sub-group.

you guys really need to go get ropes though! 1 per pair of course :)

its getting quite dark at 9pm now, so i dont think we should leave the airport area any later than 5.30pm, also we will get stuck in traffic.

I cant make it on Monday but if someone wants to organize a pick up Thursday at Blandonnet 5.30pm sharp and we have a couple of ropes, let me know. I will try to buy one this weekend.

Julie

same situation as everybody, no rope, only my own shoes and harness, i leave close to vesancy wish i could try to climb there! tell me if u go, i have the topo of the site.

Great Cecile,

but still, we need some ropes.

to make things easier, everyone who can go next Thursday and get off work at 5pm, please send me an email to [email protected] and we will coordinate further by email as the forum is getting a bit expansive :)

let me know:

1)if you have a rope

2)if you need a ride, probably pick up will be close to CERN

Vesancy is easy but good place to start for those who havent been climbing for a while.

Julie

Hi Martijn, Hi All,

Would love to go climbing a bit again - in or out, or boulder in or out.

Got the gear, and a car - yipeeee

david(at)kbsd.com or 079 436 73 80

i'll check in here too :)

Hope to go back gripping soon !

Hi everyone,

Only just spotted this thread but I'm always up for some climbing!

I have a car / rope / quickdraws / guidebooks...

I climb at VitamPark during the winter too, it's a great wall if a little crowded (by the way they provide the ropes, for those who don't have one) but hopefully the summer will come back and we can go outdoors for another couple of months.

Let me know if people are going: adam_jeff (at) hotmail.com

Hello all -

I am planning on climbing this weekend - was thinking of either annecy or somewhere else not too far away. It would be for a day trip on Sunday. I don't have a car but we have ropes and quickdraws and the rest of it all. Does anyone have a car and want to spend Sunday climbing with us? Preferably someone who is familiar with the good spots, especially for shorter, moderate climbs. Let me know! We can also rent a car and share it among a group.

Stephanie

Hi everyone,

moved to Geneve recently and still looking for some climbing mates.

Have only shoes and harness, nees someone to get in again - any guys or groups to join??

thanks,

Manu

Hi!

I am moving to Geneva in a few days and I am interested in some indoor over the winter as well as Ice climbing. 

I have no gear, but I am interested in finding a club of some sort that can rent it out.  At least initially. 

If anyone knows anything, it would be helpful!

Thanks.

Sarah

Same here, would love to do some rock climbing regularly as soon as I arrive in Geneva (have harness, shoes etc..)

When do you arrive? 

Sarah

In winter CAS Geneva climbs indoor once a week at CEPTA; CAS Carouge somewere in Servette; CAF Saleve Annemasse near Collonges; and if you want to climb inside a church, then Amis Montagnards are near the cimitière St Georges.  Good way to meet other climbers but only if you speak French and are considering staying long term in -Geneva.  Advantage is that in most cases ropes are provided.  This is followed by rock climbing in the summer - usually up to grade 6.  Competition training is given at Queue d'-Arve who have produced several Swiss/world champions but that is for your kids - you have to start very young.  Can give more info but should be possible to find everathing by googling CAS Geneve etc  

Further to my previous reply I think that CAS Geneve hasa equipment available for their weekly sessions, including shoes.  Also possible to rent equipment at climbing shops but not ropes 

I'm keen on climbing in or around Geneva and so looking for partner(s).

Been reccie'ing the area for a while now and have found all the possible crags and venues. I don't drive but know the best climbs accessible via public transport, but if you have a car then bonus! There's also the option of doing a couple of via ferratas really close to Geneva.

Please get in touch if interested.

Thanks,

Jonny

Hello!

 I am new in Geneva and I am looking for people to do some activities outside, mostly rock climbing and alpinism.. (and drink some beers after thats!) I have my own staff and I have a car to do small trips... I am ready for suggestions.. and if this weekend is nice weather, I am planing to go close to Lausane to climb!!

    if someone wants come... just write em

 and... someone knows if there is a nice climbing wall in Geneva???

   Thanks
 Andres  ([email protected]) 

Welcome to Geneva, Andres. The best local wall is at Vitam Parc, a half hour drive from Geneva, http://www.vitam.fr/en/sport-fitness/climbing. 

There's a Geneva Rock Climbing Group here on Glocals, which is an easy way to find partners and meet people. http://www.glocals.com/groups/geneva/geneva-rock-climbing-group.htm

If you're free in the afternoons, I'd be happy to climb with you. Just let me know.

Amy

Lots of thanks for the info!

 It's great!! We can meet to climb whenever in the afternoons... I am really new here... so, just tell me the plan and I will follow you!!!! 

 Thanks!!!!!

Hi all, 

I arrive in Geneva next week Tuesday and would definitely be interested in outdoor activities, particularly rock-climbing and snow sports. If you all survive this weekend, maybe you can plan an outing on the following weekend too? 

I'm looking forward to joining.

Rob

Hi, Im new to Geneva.  I want to get along to the climbing wall Tue, Thur or Friday nights ca. 7pm.  anyone go those evenings?  I posted on the group as well.  Please freind me /  get in touch if you keen

A

Hey! I am also new to Geneva. About 2 years ago I was a regular climber in the United States. Since then, I have been out of practice. I just moved to Geneva and I am interested in doing both indoor and outdoor climbing, though the only gear I have is shoes.  I prefer bouldering when indoor. any suggestions on good gyms? I read a lot about structure, blate, and the cetre sportif de la Queue d'Arve, but I couldnt find any inormation on what type of bouldering routes they had set up. let me know if anyone has any advise or if anyone wants to do some indoor climbing!

cheers! 

I am interested
 I used to climb 2 years ago, and now, I'd like to start again. I have all the climbing stuff so we can go together, and I can introduce to you some people
About the places...
 Arve is nice to use the rope, and not as good to bouldering, but you have very cheap suscription
 Blate is very nice and cheaper, but It's more for strong people, good place anyway 
 Painstructure will re open next saturday. It 's a good place to meet people and this saturday there is a kind of party 
 Cheers

Hi Kayla. I climb every week at Queue d'Arve, Blate (which is challenging, as Andres said) or Vitam Parc. We can go together, if you like? Or just ask if you want more info.

Amy

I'd like to start. I've done it previously at a very basic level and would like to do it more seriously... Any advice?

Min

Hi Min,

If you can safely belay with confidence you can climb with us. Otherwise you can take a course at vitam parc or maybe queue d'arve, there are posters on the board there advertising clubs and teachers.

Hi Amy,

I did belaying before but it truly is a long time ago. I feel confident but not sure if you will be confident with me! Can we give it a go or should i start with the classes? i have no equipment at all.

Hi! Adding onto this thread :)  I am new to Geneva and looking for some climbing buddies! It sounds like there are a few different options for indoor gyms. Is anyone interested in going during the week? I have shoes, harness, and belay device.  I love bouldering indoors but would also be up for some roped climbing. I am a part of a mountaineers club back in the US so confident with my belay skills.

Let me know if you already have a group going, would love to join on!

Cheers!

Hello Brooke,

The Swiss Alpine Club Carouge is organizing an outdoor outing this coming Sunday 18 Oct to La Frasse (near Les Carroz, 30min from GE), where about 100 equipped ways up to 6c are available. We will have a briefing this coming Fri 16 Oct 18:30-19:30 at the clubhouse (see address below).

Just show up and even if you are not member you can attend as an invited guest by asking to the outing leader Marcos. I will be there as well.

Best, Ingo

La Frasse description

http://climbingaway.fr/fr/site-escalade/la-frasse

Current Swiss Alpine Club Carouge schedule

https://alpinemanager.ch/clubs/carouge/courses

Address of clubhouse

http://www.cas-le-gag.ch/wab/index.php/legag/ou-sommes-nous

Anyone interested in climbing at Vitam this Friday 8th July 2016, Saturday or Sunday?  

Hi all, 

I would like to get into climbing and was thinking of taking a couple introductory courses at Vitam on the weekends in July or August. If anyone else would like to join, let me know since it is cheaper (and more fun) with others :) For two it's 33 euros, for three its 27...https://reservation.vitam.fr/vitam-espace-193

Cheers

I'm up for it but only in August. PM me?

I would be maybe is it indoor or outdoor?

Vitam is indoor. There are a few people interested for something in August...I will put anyone who's interested on a list and send out a note/make an event closer to then to plan! Thanks all

I'm interested!!!! Would like to do a proper climbing course to be safe re the techniques!

Tomorrow maybe???

Tomorrow maybe?

I'm interested in August

I was interested in climbing at Vitam this weekend but got no answers.  Happy to go in the week if someone is interested!

I'm up for anything if you take absolute rookies!

Cheers

Count me in for anytime.

Cheers,

A fellow rookie