Integral Ascent:

A traditional "ascent" of Table Mountain North Face - from bottom to top. This gives a great sense of having climbed Table Mountain and involves hiking then rock-climbing then some more hiking and then finish with more rock climbing. Total height-gain c650m with 8 pitches of rock climbing. We then descend via Cable Car, if it is running, else a 1hour walk down. An early start is required to avoid the sun.

• Grade: Various Options
• Ease: Moderate
• Exposure: 
• Duration: 6+ hours
• Suitability: Novice | Beginner | Intermediate
• Goup Size: 
  • ideal: 1-2
  • max: 4

Arrow Final:

The original finalè to the integral ascent, this route climbs the striking narrow face directly below the top cable-station. Often accessed via abseil this route offers suberb postion and easy climbing with views from the Atlantic all the way to false bay and is ideal for beginners. Remarkable for the grade!

• Grade:  10 | 3 | 2 | 5.6 | MS
• Ease: Easy
• Exposure: 
• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Suitability: Novice | Beginner
• Goup Size: 
  • ideal: 1-2
  • max: 4

Staircase:

Perched high above the Western Seabord, this superb route weaves it's way around some of the most impressive (and difficult) cliffs of the mountian, and gives a sense of big, airy climbing at a very moderate grade. Oft used to finish the integral ascent. Ideal for the beginner or first outdoor climb.

• Grade:  12 | 3+ |  3 | 5.6 |  S
• Ease: Easy
• Exposure: 
• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Suitability: Novice | Beginner
• Goup Size: 
  • ideal: 1-2
  • max: 4

Africa Crag:

Some of the finest technical, flowing climbing available at the grade! The climbing - move for move - is sustained and engaging with an airy traverse around a roof to add spice. Amazing route directly above the City.

• Grade:  18 |  5b |  5+ | 5.9 |  HVS
• Ease: Easy
• Exposure: 
• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Suitability: Novice | Beginner
• Goup Size: 
  • ideal: 1-2
  • max: 4

Jacobs Ladder:

THE classic on Table Mountain. Clean and sustained climbing with a very airy travese in the middle, guaranteed to make you feel high. Simply exquisite, 'Jacobs' is not for those with a fear of heights. The best way to look down on the Camps Bay and Clifton dwellers, occassionally used to finish the integral ascent. Ideal for people who have climbed outdoors at the grade.

• Grade:  16 |  5a |  5 | 5.8 |  VS/HVS
• Ease: Easy
• Exposure: 
• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Suitability: Intermediate / Experienced
• Goup Size: 
  • ideal: 1-2
  • max: 4

Atlantic Crag:

Perched high above the Western Seabord, this superb route weaves it's way around some of the most impressive (and difficult) cliffs of the mountian, and gives a sense of big, airy climbing at a very moderate grade. Oft used to finish the integral ascent. Ideal for the beginner or first outdoor climb.

• Grade:  12 | 3+ |  3 | 5.6 |  S
• Ease: Easy
• Exposure: 
• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Suitability: Intermediate / Experienced
• Goup Size: 
  • ideal: 1-2
  • max: 4

For the Hard & Strong:

Table Mountain is home to the hardest (free) trad route in South Africa - as well as (one of) the easiest. As such there are a host of sustained and challenging routes on offer. If you seek something a little more challenging than those listed above, please contact us to set this up.

• Grade:  >21 |  >6 |  >6 | >5.11 |  >E1
• Ease: Easy
• Exposure: 
• Duration: 4-8 hours
• Suitability: Intermediate / Expert
• Goup Size: 
  • ideal: 1-2