Best Climbing Spots Worldwide

The world's most famous big wall. The Nose, Freerider, Dawn Wall. Granite paradise.

World-class sport climbing on sandstone. 2000+ routes. Steep overhangs and pockets.

World's best crack climbing. Perfect splitter cracks in sandstone. BLM land.

Stunning red sandstone outside Las Vegas. Multi-pitch and sport. Desert beauty.

Desert bouldering and trad paradise. 8000+ routes on monzogranite. Stunning desert landscape.

Birthplace of American sport climbing. Volcanic tuff with iconic routes like Just Do It.

World-class bouldering in the Eastern Sierra. Highballs and technical problems on granite.

World-class bouldering on syenite. Desert state park. Limited daily permits.

Colorado limestone cave. Steep overhanging sport climbing. Many 5.13+ routes.

National Park with 1600+ sandstone routes. Steep sport climbing and bouldering.

Cobblestone conglomerate. Unique rock type with pockets and globules. Utah gem.

Wyoming dolomite crag at 2700m. Bullet-hard limestone. Summer climbing paradise.

Northeast's best sport crag. Schist rock with pockets and crimps. New Hampshire gem.

Desert sandstone sport climbing. Red rock towers. Iconic desert landscape.

Catalonian limestone with stunning cliff-top village. World-class sport routes.

Vertical limestone with small crimps. Home of some of the world's hardest sport routes.

Spanish gorge climbing. Overhanging limestone pockets and tufas. Remote Aragon setting.

Stunning limestone gorge near Valencia. 400+ routes. Hanging bridge approach.

Gorge climbing near Caminito del Rey. Steep limestone, long routes. Great winter destination.

Conglomerate climbing in Catalonia. Pocketed walls with unique rock. Tufa features.

Conglomerate mountain near Barcelona. Multi-pitch and sport. Monastery at the top.

Valencia region limestone. Hot springs below the crag. Varied grades.

World-famous limestone karst climbing on the beach. Deep water soloing. Tropical paradise.

Bohemian climber village next to Railay. Overhanging limestone, cheap accommodation.

Classic multi-pitch on the iconic tower. Deep water soloing at its base.

Multi-pitch limestone face at Railay. Overhanging routes with sea views.

Beach camping and limestone climbing paradise. Budget-friendly. International scene.

Remote island with deep water soloing. Limestone cliffs over turquoise sea. Adventure.

Multi-pitch overhanging limestone on Railay Peninsula. Ocean views from the top.

Sacred cave with stalactite climbing. Deep water solo possible. Stunning beach access.

World's best sport climbing crag. Perfect limestone with iconic routes like Biographie (9a+).

World's most famous bouldering forest. Thousands of problems on sandstone. Circuit system.

Alpine climbing capital. Mont Blanc, Aiguilles. World-class granite multi-pitch.

Dramatic limestone gorge with multi-pitch routes. 300m walls above turquoise river.

Ecrins granite. Multi-pitch and bouldering. Alpine campsite at the base. Summer paradise.

Alpine granite multi-pitch on the flanks of La Meije. Ecrins National Park. Remote.

Iconic Dolomite limestone towers. Multi-pitch via ferrata and alpine routes. WWII history.

Italian limestone mecca on Lake Garda. Hosts Rock Master climbing competition. Multi-pitch and sport.

Italy's highest peak entirely within its borders. 4061m. Classic alpine mountaineering.

Mediterranean limestone climbing. Over 3000 routes. Great weather, seaside lifestyle.

Sicilian limestone crag. Hosts annual climbing festival. Beach and climbing combo.

Australia's best crag. Orange sandstone with diverse climbing. 2000+ routes.

Australia's premier trad crag. Orange sandstone with perfect cracks. 2000+ routes.

Sandstone climbing west of Sydney. Multipitch and sport. Dramatic Three Sisters formation.

Australian sandstone bouldering. Aboriginal rock art. Kangaroo encounters.

Wilpena Pound quartzite in the Flinders Ranges. Multi-pitch in ancient landscape.

Aegean island sport climbing paradise. 3500+ routes on steep limestone. Affordable, sunny.

Red tufa sector with incredible 3D climbing. Stalactites and overhangs.

Red tufa paradise in the Peloponnese. 2000+ routes. Warm winter destination.

Sandstone towers below the famous monasteries. Multi-pitch with incredible views.

Limestone cragging paradise in Bavaria. 10,000+ routes. Birthplace of difficulty grading.

Sandstone towers with unique climbing style. Traditional ethics (no chalk, limited gear).

Saxon Switzerland sandstone. Unique traditional climbing ethics. 1000+ pinnacles.

Sandstone crags near Heidelberg. Traditional German climbing area. Beautiful forests.

Massive Norwegian cave. Home of 9c (Silence by Adam Ondra). World's hardest routes.

Arctic alpine climbing. Granite spires above fjords and fishing villages. Midnight sun.

Norwegian granite slab climbing. Fjord views. Arctic summer conditions.

England's gritstone edges. Traditional climbing birthplace. Stanage Edge is iconic.

Dramatic limestone gorge in the Yorkshire Dales. Trad and sport climbing.

Dorset sea cliff climbing. Limestone bouldering and trad. Tilly Whim caves.

Marble and limestone crags in Golden Bay. Overhanging pockets. NZ's best sport crag.

Limestone bouldering in Canterbury high country. Lord of the Rings filming location.

Lake Taupo volcanic rock. Sport climbing by the lake. Remote but rewarding.

Legendary Swiss gneiss bouldering forest. Thousands of problems. Mystical setting.

Ticino gneiss bouldering. World-famous problems. Chironico nearby. Swiss Italian culture.

Multi-pitch limestone in Nuevo Leon. El Sendero Luminoso (5.12d, 15 pitches). Winter sun.

Mexican sport climbing near Monterrey. Limestone walls. Waterfall setting. Budget.

Karst tower climbing in stunning Li River landscape. Moon Hill and White Mountain.

Yunnan sandstone crack climbing. Naxi minority culture. Tiger Leaping Gorge nearby.

Bouldering among ancient temple ruins. Granite problems in stunning historical setting.

Red sandstone bouldering in Karnataka. Cave temple backdrop. India's bouldering mecca.

Sandstone trad climbing on Cape Town's iconic mountain. Africa Ledge route is classic.

South Africa's sport climbing mecca. Quartzite crags. Affordable. Good year-round.

Canada's premier granite climbing. Trad, sport, and bouldering. Stunning coastal BC setting.

South American Yosemite. Granite big walls in Chilean fjordland. Multi-day approach.

Desert sandstone towers. Trad climbing on Lawrence of Arabia landscape. Multi-pitch.

Dramatic limestone gorge in the Atlas Mountains. Sport climbing with Berber culture.

Mediterranean limestone overhangs. 200+ routes. Warm even in winter. Near Trieste.

Croatian gorge climbing. 400+ routes. Anita Rani (6c) is a classic. National park setting.

Deep water soloing on limestone karst over Halong Bay waters. Unique adventure.

Patagonian volcanic rock climbing. 200m monolith. Desert canyon setting. Remote.

Limestone karst sport climbing in central Laos. Green Climbers Home hostel. Budget paradise.

Turkish limestone sport climbing. Great winter weather. Affordable. Growing scene.

Japanese granite bouldering paradise. Alpine forest setting. Technical slab problems.

Northeast Taiwan sea cliff. Sport and trad. Sandstone with ocean views. Year-round access.

Indoor climbing gym in central Stockholm. World-class setting for rainy days.

Cuban mogote limestone climbing. Unique karst towers in tobacco country.

Modern bouldering gym in Lisbon. Great community for climbing nomads.

Colombian sandstone crags 1 hour from Bogota. 400+ routes. Growing scene.

Mullerthal sandstone climbing. Little Switzerland of Luxembourg. Fun bouldering.