Sport Single Pitch (SSPC) β Beginner
Your complete introduction β from your first knot to autonomously leading sport climbing routes.
✓Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
Certified rock climbing courses & personal guiding β from your first knot to big multi-pitch routes.
"Climbing is never just about the summit β it teaches you about yourself, and it's all about the people you meet along the way."
I've been climbing since 2018, a journey that began here in Cyprus and has since taken me from the desert walls of Jordan to the towers of the Dolomites. Verticalis also collaborates with other CMCOF-certified instructors, so we can offer the best possible hands-on experience and instruction that meets everyone's needs.
Certified courses and personal coaching for every level β from your first knot to big multi-pitch routes.
Your complete introduction β from your first knot to autonomously leading sport climbing routes.
✓Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
A structured refresher covering the full SSPC β perfect for climbers who learned mostly on their own or would like to refresh what they know.
✓Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
Take your sport climbing onto long, multi-pitch routes. 2-day refresher also available.
✓Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
Trad & adventure multi-pitch β place your own protection, build anchors, go bigger.
✓Certificate awarded upon successful completion.
Unlock your movement on the wall with personal, focused coaching.
Personalised guiding & coaching to progress your climbing on real rock β built around your goals.
A fun day on the rock β top-rope climbing and an abseil experience. Perfect for team-building activities for companies, small and large groups.
Courses run each Spring & Autumn, and other times when weather and demand allow.
Max 4 climbers per instructor. Group day events up to 30 people.
50% deposit secures your spot; balance due 5 days before the course starts.
Send a message about any course or session and we'll get back to you with dates and details.
Enquire ›Still unsure which course fits? Send a message β we'll point you the right way.
Not for our beginner courses. The SSPC (Beginner), Indoor Technique sessions and Group Day Events are designed for complete first-timers. Our more advanced courses (Fast Track SSPC, SMPC, AMPC) have climbing requirements, listed on each course.
Bring your own climbing shoes, harness and helmet if you can β all other technical equipment is provided. For multi-pitch courses you'll also carry some personal kit, shared once your booking is confirmed. Group day events need no equipment; for indoor sessions your own shoes are advisable, but rental is available.
Small and personal β a maximum of 4 climbers per instructor. Group day events accommodate up to 30 people.
Each Spring and Autumn, and at other times when weather and demand allow. Get in touch and we'll find dates that work.
Yes β the SSPC, Fast Track SSPC, SMPC and AMPC all award a certificate on successful completion. The 1:1 sessions, outdoor guiding and group day events are not certified courses.
Use the form below, email, DM or call us and we'll arrange everything. A 50% deposit secures your spot, with the balance due 5 days before the course starts.
At indoor gyms in Nicosia and on crags across Cyprus, depending on the course and conditions.
Tell us what you'd like to climb and we'll arrange dates and details with you.