Climbing is exciting extreme view recreation, which is available only in the highlands. So many people think and ... are mistaken. Today in the city of Moscow you can find a lot of interesting things, including rock-climbing sites, which are usually called rock climbing walls.
What it is? Everything is very simple in fact. Climbing walls are huge (or not so) walls in which special ledges are made. On them you also need to get to the top. At the same time, the number and complexity of routes that are available to visitors make it possible to engage in such interesting view sports even for beginners. So where in Moscow can you climb such a wall? We will talk about this below.
Climbing Center BigWall
Perhaps the largest climbing wall in the city as part of a sports and entertainment complex. It is interesting that quite recently the relief of real rocks was recreated here (location - Bulgaria). The module was named Rocktopia. At this climbing wall Special attention given to children and adolescents.
In addition to classes with a climbing instructor, they can visit a rope town or try their hand at a children's fitness program. BigWall has a climbing school for children. The complex is located at 19 Bumazhniy Proezd, bldg. 1. Prices range from 600 rubles.
"Rock City"
Quite a large climbing wall, which is well equipped. Here you can work out with an instructor, visit a climbing school. There is a bouldering hall (a room with low walls, where complex route elements are worked out) and gym, as well as a standard set of services - lockers, showers, a sauna. This complex is located at Kutuzovsky prospect, 36, building 3. Prices - from 750 rubles.
Climbing wall in the shopping center "Extreme"
A very interesting climbing site. The whole complex is a grotto, with a gigantic size. The area of the climbing walls is 300 sq. M. High-quality rental equipment is available, different types insurance, changing rooms, lockers, showers, climbing simulator.
It is interesting that you can spend your holiday here. In this complex you can enroll (adults only) in a climbing school. The prices are quite democratic - a monthly subscription will cost only 1,500 rubles. Test climbs (2 climbs, 15 minutes) from 250 rubles. TC "Extreme", and with it the climbing complex, is located on the street. Smolny 63B.
"Climbing Club" at the Children's Sports Palace
"Bauman climbing wall"
This climbing wall includes two sites - a small and a large climbing wall. As for the small climbing wall, this is the newest module with a huge number of planes, as well as with original hinged structures. Among other things, there is also a bouldering room where you can work out sports groups... Trainers can work both with groups and individually. The prices in the Bauman climbing wall are very attractive, so there is no end of visitors - a one-time visit here will cost only 250 rubles.
"Scalatoria"
This climbing wall is located next to the Paveletskaya metro station (Letnikovskaya str., 4, building 2). There are 50 different tracks for visitors. At the same time, the main direction here is bouldering, so this complex is not entirely suitable for beginners. The main pride of "Scalatoria" is considered to be "Moonboard" - it is such special simulator, which allows "to climb unique bouldering challenges, like many climbers in the world" (text from the site "Scalatoria"). To work out with an instructor here will cost from 1,500 rubles.
DDS
This is an open-air climbing wall in Sokolniki Park. Height - up to 15 meters with one overhang. There are simpler routes. The pleasure of climbing the rocks in Sokolniki will cost around 200-330 rubles.
Climbing wall on the "Yugo-Zapadnaya"
Another outdoor climbing wall. The tracks are difficult, the height of the route is 15 meters. Peculiarity this complex- the fact that half of the tracks are recreated with imitation of the relief of the rocks. The price of a lesson with an instructor is from 1200 rubles. The climbing wall is located on the "Yugo-Zapadnaya" on Vernadsky Avenue, 86.
RockZona
Complex area - 600 sq.m. This is one of the largest such complexes in Moscow. A huge variety of tracks of different difficulty. One-time visit - from 350 rubles. The address of the complex: BC "Nagatinsky" on the street. Andropov, 22.
Note that all complexes ensure the safety of visitors. In this case, you can rent all the required equipment. You must definitely take with you sports uniform... The rest - shower, food, drinks - you can find on the territory of the climbing wall.
We often deny ourselves to discover something new. We live in a "vegetable" work-home mode. It's time to do something for yourself!
We have already talked a little about, now it's time to talk about climbing walls!
How to spend an exciting time "at the height"?
Introducing a selection climbing walls in Moscow! Almost every climbing club allows you to try yourself not only on the classic climbing walls, but also to find out what it is bouldering.
Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that uses short, challenging routes. The passage time is 5-6 minutes. The name originates from the English " boulder", Which means" boulder "in translation. For bouldering, low walls are used, about 4-5 meters. This type of rock climbing is quite popular and competes with conventional slopes.
Each center has instructors and the necessary equipment, so everyone can try!
Climbing wall RedPoint
Climbing wall Redpoint unique in its kind, construction "arch"(the only one on the territory of Moscow) allows you to make interesting and exciting routes! The height of the climbing wall is 12.5 meters.
A nice bonus: the climbing wall has comfortable changing rooms with saunas, and the cost of the sauna is included in the ticket price for the climbing wall!
Where: metro Savelovskaya, Vyatskaya street, 27, bldg. 12.
When: weekdays from 9:00 to 23:00, weekends from 10:00 to 22:00.
Climbing Center "Big Wall"
The center has everything to learn how to conquer the highest peaks: a large climbing wall (13.5 meters) with the most different angles slope and slopes for every taste, a real rock with cracks, the relief and texture of which accurately reproduce the real rocks of Bulgaria, beautiful bouldering hall(short difficult tracks).
Where: metro Savelovskaya, st. Paper passage, 19, bldg. 1.
When: weekdays 08.00 - 22.30, weekends 10.00-22.30.
Climbing center"Rock Zone"
"Rock Zone" is bouldering center(short runs). Today, the bouldering hall of the RockZona climbing center is the most Big hall in Moscow, with an area of 600 sq. meters.
Where: Kolomenskaya metro station, Andropova Ave., 22.
When: weekdays from 15:00 to 23:00, weekends from 10:00 to 23:00.
Scalatoria
The main direction of Scalatoria is bouldering(short runs), however 400 sq.m. climbing walls provide an opportunity to master all kinds of rock climbing... More than 50 tracks will be available to you.
In Scalatoria you will find moonboard(moon board) - a special simulator on which the strongest athletes in the world train!
Where: metro Paveletskaya, st. Letnikovskaya, 4, building 2.
When: Mon, Fri from 15.00 to 23.00, Tue, Wed, Thu from 8.00 to 23.00, weekends from 10.00 to 22.00.
Climbing club of the children's sports palace
One of the largest climbing walls in Moscow, includes a large number of tracks for different levels of training. There is bouldering hall(short difficult tracks). You can pay for a one-time visit or take a course of classes under the guidance of highly qualified trainers, study individually or in a group.
Where: metro Ilyich Square, Rimskaya, st. Rabochaya, d. 53.
When: weekdays from 18.00 to 22.00, weekends from 11.00 to 21.00.
Bauman climbing wall
Includes large, small climbing walls and a bouldering hall (short difficult tracks). At your choice - lessons with a coach, individually or in a group at a climbing school.
You can purchase a monthly subscription or pay for a one-time visit. The climbing wall attracts democratic prices!
Where: metro station Elektrozavodskaya, Hospitalnaya embankment, building 2/4, 4th floor.
When: weekdays from 18:30 to 21:30.
Rock city
Rock City allows you to choose a track from a large number (about a hundred) of varying degrees of difficulty. A climbing school for adults and children has been opened.
Climbing stand with a height of 12 meters and an area of 437 sq. meters. All conditions for active recreation have been created for you!
Spider-Man, who is rapidly climbing a vertical wall, has inspired more than a dozen boys to conquer unexplored peaks. Many did not leave their aspiration upward even in adulthood. The ability to climb up is not an invention of filmmakers, but a very real occupation, in Lately, gaining more and more fans.
How is rock climbing different from mountaineering?
Rock climbing began less than two centuries ago. It is considered a sport and recreation, an extreme hobby for those who like to tickle their nerves. But not as dangerous as mountaineering. There is no need to conquer snowy peaks, carry heavy backpacks, travel thousands of kilometers in thin air.
The equipment requires a comfortable T-shirt and shorts (preferably below the knees), special shoes - climbing shoes, safety equipment and a bag of magnesium used as powder for hands so that they do not sweat.
The first climbing competitions were held in 1947, since then they have been regularly held in three categories: climbing for speed, for difficulty and bouldering- this is the conquest of boulders and small rocks without a rope. Short runs, as a rule, require the maximum concentration of forces, since they contain clues - tricky places forcing you to think about how to reach the next markup. But non-professional athletes are attracted by unconquered peaks that make them forget about problems, get new sensations of freedom, space and height. Since rocks cannot be found in the capital, they are built in special visits called climbing walls or in the open air. A tall, whimsically curved wall is covered in multi-colored plastic bumps different sizes and shapes, in the language of climbers called holds.
Why are the holds of different colors?
All multicolor is not used to create a rainbow mood among extreme people. Each color stands for a track of a certain difficulty... So it can be "read" by athletes. Several systems for determining the difficulty of climbing on rocks are used in the world: American, British, French. In the capital's climbing walls, levels are usually designated by numbers from 5 to 8. The fifth category is designed for beginner rock climbers. Sixth for self-confident extreme sportsmen, seventh and eighth for high-class professional athletes. But everyone always starts with the basics of rock climbing.
What do newbies need to know?
The main thing is the desire to climb up and the decisive attitude. If you wanted to climb a conditional rock, do not be confused by either the lack of skills, or weak physical form, or excessive weight. Go to the climbing wall with your exercise kit (T-shirt, shorts) and money to pay for the rental of insurance equipment, climbing boots and an instructor. Actually classes are usually held in pairs, but for the first time it is better to use the services of an experienced instructor, who will insure, introduce you to the basic techniques, teach you to control the body, distribute the load and save strength in order to achieve desired result. Introductory lesson usually individual, it happens in groups. For example, a climbing wall Big wall, recommends that those who come for the first time sign up in advance, classes according to the program Start up climber organized daily from noon to 8pm. After it, everyone decides whether to leave climbing as a pleasant hobby, or to improve their skills in regular classes. There are two ways to get acquainted with rock climbing at the climbing wall: during a trial lesson (1.5 hours, 2 types of rock climbing) and trial (3 ascents on a high wall) - accompanied by an experienced instructor. Many climbing walls have adult and children's climbing schools.
At what age is it better to climb the rocks?
Stormy children's energy always requires a splash, new achievements. It would seem that there is no better activity for your beloved children. Climbing teaches endurance, improves physical fitness, makes the head work. You need to climb intelligently, distributing power and choosing methods of interception that you need to learn. Therefore, experts recommend starting classes from 5-7 years of age when the child is able to listen and concentrate. If you come to the climbing wall with a younger child, you will not be kicked out, but you will hardly be able to climb yourself.
Young climbers are taught by instructors according to a special program. It can be either individual lessons or regular lessons - in climbing school... In this case, written permission will be required from the parents.
There are two groups for young athletes from 5 to 17 years old in the Scalatorium, the first group is designed for an initial level of training, focused on increasing flexibility, endurance, and the level of equipment proficiency. Classes are held in a playful way. The second group focuses on improving climbing skills.
At the Big Wall center, they start classes with children from 6 years old, using the BRICSKids training system. Equipped children's climbing wall(as well as at the climbing wall "Marina Club"), in the summer for children with their parents are offered trips to real rocks. First graders are expected to train at the climbing walls Red Point, Rock Zona, SK MSTU im. Bauman, children's school since the age of 9 he has been working in the FOK Atlant in Golyanovo.
V children's climbing academy Limestone for children from 5 years old climbing lessons are held, and for children from 2 years old - in general physical fitness with rock climbing elements.
The slopes are the individual style of each climbing center.
They can be both complex and simple (ladder) for children and beginners, focused on bouldering. Tracks are built from holds, these multi-colored stones are screwed in a special way, they have their own degree of difficulty. The average run is about 20 interceptions. It is composed by a professional athlete who has many ascents behind him, taking into account a number of factors and creating tricky keys. In order to keep visitors in good shape, the routes change regularly. In some centers, updates are done every month. In some, it is somewhat less common. It takes a professional up to three hours to twist the track.
Which climbing wall to choose in the Central Administrative District, Northern Administrative District, Southern Administrative District, JSC, VAO?
In Moscow, in each administrative district, dozens of centers are open, available for improving climbing skills. They are specialized complexes of a large area; there are smaller projects in shopping and entertainment centers, fitness clubs and sports schools. The choice of location depends on the purpose of the activity and the location.
CAD: Climbing wall " Scalatoria"Next to the metro station" Paveletskaya ", located at: st. Letnikovskaya, 4, building 2. It has been operating since 2009 and is considered one of the most visited in Moscow. The "working surface" area is 400 sq. m represents an opportunity to master the basic types of climbing, but most of the tracks are focused on bouldering. A climbing school for children and adults operates on the basis of the Scalatoria, competitions are regularly held, a hall for general physical training is equipped, where the only simulator for climbing on a vertical surface (moonboard) is installed in the capital. All equipment can be bought in a special store or rented. Great attention here they pay attention to the quality of clues that are as close to real conditions as possible, imitate the sandstone of Fontainebleau, granites of Switzerland and other natural textures. Dozens of tracks of 5 to 8 difficulty levels are of interest both for beginner climbers of heights and for eminent athletes.
Climbing wall - the largest climbing bouldering hall in Russia (the area of the walls is about 800 m2) - located in the center of Moscow (metro Sokolniki, Lesnoryadskiy per., 18, bldg. 6). The climbing wall was opened in September 2015 and immediately hosted the Russian Cup in bouldering climbing. The climbing wall is divided into zones, which allows athletes and amateurs different levels training, as well as children, to train in their own mode, without interfering with each other, on the walls for bouldering and "difficulty", the world famous simulators "moonboard", "campusboard", "systemboard" and a unique power frame... Climbing coaches for both adult and children's climbing schools have a wealth of teaching experience and significant sporting achievements... The Limestone climbing gym also offers beginner introductions, fitness workouts and sports holidays for children and adults.
SAO: Climbing Center " Big wall"(Near the metro stations Savelovskaya and Belorusskaya) is located in Bumazhny proezd, 19, building 1. This center is recognized the largest among Moscow climbing walls... Its area is two and a half thousand square meters, height is 13.5 meters, a special space for children, an area for bouldering, for general physical training is organized. The construction of the module is unique, imitating the surface of a real rock located in Bulgaria. The range of services is rich, from introductory classes for beginners to regular lessons at the school for adults and young climbers. When teaching applies special technique BRICS, time-tested and by many extreme lovers. Without false modesty, coaches claim that this is the best climbing training system. Children admitted to school from the age of six. Original children's parties are held at the Big Wall. Please note that an identification document is asked upon entering.
Climbing wall Red point on Vyatskaya street 27, building 12 is located near the metro station Savelovskaya on the basis of a fitness center. The height of the wall is 12.5 meters. It is an arch of four modules, such a design can be found only here. A special hall is equipped for bouldering, a 10-meter wall is certified to improve the skills of high-speed climbing, the "canyon" module is conceived for practicing the technique of climbing in corners. Almost half of the tracks are intended for for newbies... So it's better to master the skills of Spider-Man at the Red Point climbing wall. Here, parties are organized for children and families, the programs are developed taking into account the audience of different ages, including, in addition to climbing, relay races and competitions. Children are offered individual sessions or lessons at a climbing school. The cost of visiting the climbing wall includes a sauna.
Climbing wall Marina Club opened on the basis of the fitness center of the same name and is intended for family activities, conditions have been created for visiting with children from 6-7 years old. The cost of the lesson includes equipment rental, storage rooms, shower. The center is located in a picturesque place not far from the Khimki reservoir and the Voykovskaya metro station (Leningradskoe shosse, 25A, building 4). The tracks are laid on the highest wall(15 m), 12 m wide. Their difficulty level is 5-7. The peculiarity of "Marina Club" is the equipped stand " Campusboard"Aimed at training the wrists and strengthening the fingers, which carry a huge load during climbing. Possible self-study, with an instructor or in groups.
Climbing wall in TC "Extreme" on Smolnaya street, 63B has been open for more than 10 years (since 2003). The 7-meter-high wall was designed with the participation of Alexander Klenov, a climber who has conquered many heights. Artificial terrain simulates trails suitable for both beginners and advanced levels. For kids who are ready to listen to the instructor, classes are held on a subscription system. We are glad here for casual visitors who saw and wanted to escape from the hustle and bustle big city... For such a special offer - "two climbs with an instructor." The simulator is open on weekdays from 15 to 22, on weekends, holidays from 10 in the morning.
South Administrative District: Climbing wall " ALEX fitness"(22 Andropova Avenue) will warmly welcome the owners of the club cards of this fitness center. The Rocky Trainer is small, nine meters wide, which limits its carrying capacity. It is rather focused not on those who are only interested in climbing the rocks, but on those who seek to diversify their training by trying different kinds loads, including extreme ones.
Climbing wall in the sports complex " Kant»Intended for athletes with at least an intermediate level of fitness. This outdoor climbing wall suitable only for independent training. Its height is 25 meters. It is equipped on the basis of the "Moscow Alps" - a center for training ski views sports in Electrolitny lane, 7B, not far from the metro stations Nagatinskaya or Nagornaya.
Climbing center " Rock zona» — the largest in the southern administrative region Moscow (22 Andropova Avenue, Kolomenskaya metro station), recently opened in 2012 thanks to the efforts of professional athletes. The area of artificial irregularities is 600 sq. M. This is a well-equipped, specialized climbing room for climbers of all skill levels and ages, designed for good, active time and professional regular activities, organized for both adults and for kids... Young climbers are trained in the bouldering hall, the height of the walls in it does not exceed 4 meters. The rich terrain and variety of trails attract many adrenaline rush lovers to this center.
Climbing wall Global City near the Yuzhnaya metro station is located on Dnepropetrovskaya street 2 in the shopping center of the same name. It has the tallest climbing wall, almost 18 meters high and 240 square meters in area, so this place is more attractive for those with climbing skills. The difficulty level of the slopes is from 5a to 7b. Please note that the entrance is open until 4 pm on weekdays.
Company: Climbing wall " Rock City»Celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2014. It is located not far from the Park Pobedy and Kutuzovskaya metro stations, at 36 Kutuzovskiy prospect, building 14. An artificial rock with a height of 12 meters and a surface area of almost 450 sq. M. passed European certification. The total number of trails is about a hundred, separate trails are laid out for children. Classes are possible on an independent basis, with an instructor or in groups, which are formed depending on the level of training. Everyone who comes to the climbing wall should know the safety rules, so an introductory training lesson is mandatory for everyone who comes. Several times a year, Skala City “schoolchildren” organize trips that allow them to combine rest, training and rock climbing in natural conditions. On the basis of the climbing wall, original children's parties are held.
Climbing wall TC "Evropeyskiy" adjacent to the Kiev metro station (square Kievsky station 2). The simulator of compact dimensions is a wall, no more than eight meters high, 5 meters wide. 10 tracks have been laid. In this structure, only the top belay is possible, therefore, independent ascent is excluded. Those who come here will have to use the services of an instructor. The wall is interesting for the variety of reliefs.
HLW: Climbing wall SK MSTU im. Bauman(Hospitalnaya embankment 4/2, m. Elektrozavodskaya) consists of three zones: a high wall and two small ones up to 5 meters, ideal for traverse climbing and bouldering training. It is considered the oldest in the capital. Working climbing school for children 7-16 years old, for adults. Classes are supervised by experienced instructors of the Bauman Rock Center. On weekdays, trainings are held at evening time from 18.30 to 21.30.
Climbing wall FOK "Atlant"(street Uralskaya 19A) was built in the Golyanovo area. It was opened in 2008 mainly for training for children, for children from 9 years old. The wall is 8 meters high and has 4 paths.
Climbing wall Sokolniki Park"(3rd Luchevoy Prosek) is unique in that it was built in the open air, thereby, having seasonality, but bringing training conditions as close as possible to natural ones. The story of the appearance of "Falcon Mountain" is amazing. A 12-meter wall was erected in Sokolniki Park in 2012 to host a competition within the framework of the international sports festival. 
The competitions were held, but the climbing wall was left, moved to another place - next to the tennis courts, increasing the height by three meters and laying full-fledged tracks, designed for both children and professional athletes. Working climbing wall only in summer on weekdays from three in the afternoon to 22 hours, on weekends it is available for visiting from ten in the morning. An instructor will help children and beginners in the ascent.
SEAD: Climbing wall X8(street 5th Cable 2, metro Aviamotornaya). The height of the wall is 8 meters, the area is 120 sq. M. A new climbing area, opened in March 2014 in the SportEX shopping mall on the third floor. 
She designed for everyone: children, adults, beginners and professional athletes, it is possible to improve their skills in a climbing school. On weekdays it is open from 2 pm to 11 pm, on weekends the doors open one hour before noon.
15 of the most popular climbing walls in Moscow, which are designed for both professional training and family fun, this is not a definitive list. In addition to the above, there are rock climbing sports schools in the capital, open free sites: for example, in Shopping center Mega Belaya Dacha(Kotelniki, 1st Pokrovsky proezd, 5, 14 km of the Moscow Ring Road, D 37.846 Sh 55.656). The height of the wall is 16 m, it is accessible to fans of extreme sports from the age of 18; there is a three-meter wall for children nearby.
Rock climbing is becoming not just a sport, but an excellent opportunity for active spending time, an alternative to passive rest in front of the TV and an opportunity to open new boundaries of the possible, to experience vivid emotions. Better than rocks, according to athletes, can only be climbing walls!