"I hate to say it, as a Brit, but maybe the trad climbing in South Africa is the best in the world" - Steve McClure
Climb Table Mountain with the most experienced mountain guides in South Africa. To Rock Climb on Table Mountain ranks very high (pun intended) on many climbers bucket list - whether you have just learned to climb, climb mostly indoors or if you are a seasoned pro - this, surely, one of the top things to do in Cape Town!
Nowhere else can you so easily access rock climbing of the highest quality, directly above a metropolitan city with ocean views to boot!
Guided Multi Pitch Rock Climbing on Table Mountain
- Area: Table Mountain
- Grade: II
- Ease: Moderate-Strenuous
- Duration: from half a day to days
- Style: Traditional Multi-Pitch (no bolts!)
- Suitability: Beginner (indoor climber) - Experienced
- Attractions: Spectacular Technical Rock Climbing and Abseiling
- Trad Climbing: Multi Pitch
- Exposure: or
- Included: Transport / Permits / Equipment
Without doubt one of the most unique experiences in the world - high quality, technical, rock climbing high above a major city...with ocean views as well! Besides the integral-ascent all other options include abseiling. Note that all routes on Table Mountain are Traditional (no bolts), and our guides are certified to this level in all cases.
Commonly Guided Rock Climbs on Table Mounatin
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.- Area: Table Mountain
- Grade: Various Options
- Exposure: or
- Ease: Moderate-Strenuous
- Duration: 6+ hours
- Style: Traditional Multi-Pitch (no bolts!)
- Suitability: Novice | Beginner | Intermediate
- Group 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!- Area: Table Mountain
- Grade: 10 | 3 | 2 | 5.6 | Diff
- Exposure: or
- Ease: Moderate
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Style: Traditional Multi-Pitch (no bolts!)
- Suitability: Novice | Beginner
- Group 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.- Area: Table Mountain
- Grade: 12 | 3+ | 3 | 5.6 | S
- Exposure: or
- Ease: Moderate-Strenuous
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Style: Traditional Multi-Pitch (no bolts!)
- Suitability: Novice | Beginner | Intermediate
- Group Size: ideal: 1-2 max: 4
Atlantic 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.- Area: Table Mountain
- Grade: 18 | 5b | 5+ | 5.9 | HVS
- Exposure: or
- Ease: Moderate-Strenuous
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Style: Traditional Multi-Pitch (no bolts!)
- Suitability: Intermediate
- Group 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.- Area: Table Mountain
- Grade: 16 | 5a | 5 | 5.8 | VS/HVS
- Exposure: or
- Ease: Moderate-Strenuous
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Style: Traditional Multi-Pitch (no bolts!)
- Suitability: Intermediate
- Group Size: ideal: 1-2 max: 4
Climb Table Mountain with the most experienced mountain guides in South Africa.
To Rock Climb on Table Mountain ranks very high (pun intended) on many climbers bucket list - whether you have just learned to climb, climb mostly indoors or if you are a seasoned pro and, surely, one of the top things to do in Cape Town! Nowhere else can you so easily access rock climbing of the highest quality, directly above a metropolitan city with ocean views to boot! Abseil in, climb out . Repeat. Or start right at the bottom and hike-and-climb your way to the very top - without a cable car!
Not only does Cape Town have gorgeous beaches and amazing wine, but mountain playgrounds are easily found, Table Mountain being the most iconic and certainly the most accessible. The Rock Climbing is predominantly located on the Northern (city) and Western (Atlantic) faces, each offering excellent and technical multi pitch traditional climbing above uniquely spectacular views. But don't just take our word for it:
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