Language
Portuguese, English
Duration
1h
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
19/04/2026

Climbing workshop in Lisbon for anyone who has ever wanted to scale one of the city’s most iconic landmarks from the outside. Escala25 is uniquely located directly beneath the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge, offering a one-of-a-kind climbing experience that combines a genuinely impressive backdrop with modern facilities, expert instruction and all equipment provided. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills, this session is designed to be safe, fun and accessible to everyone from 12 metres up. Available every day of the week with a maximum of ten participants per session.

Patrick and the Escala25 team guide you through the essential climbing techniques before you ever touch the wall, covering the basics of movement, footwork and body positioning with safety at the centre of every step. From there you climb, with experienced instructors alongside you throughout, offering guidance, encouragement and real-time corrections as you work your way up to 12 metres on the structure beneath the bridge. The combination of technical learning and an extraordinary physical setting makes this one of those experiences that is very difficult to find anywhere else in the world.

What you’ll learn

🧗 The essential techniques of climbing including movement, footwork and body positioning

🧗 How to use climbing equipment safely and with confidence

🧗 How to approach and read a climbing route before and during the ascent

🧗 How to manage movement and breathing while climbing at height

🧗 The foundations of climbing technique applicable beyond this session

What’s included

🪢 All climbing equipment including harness, helmet and climbing shoes

🪢 Full guided instruction from Escala25 instructors throughout

🪢 A climb of up to 12 metres on the structure beneath Ponte 25 de Abril

🪢 Safety briefing and technique guidance before and during the climb

What you leave with

12 metres of the Ponte 25 de Abril climbed by your own hands, a foundation of climbing technique, and an experience that is genuinely impossible to replicate anywhere else in Lisbon.

We are Escala25, a climbing space uniquely positioned beneath the Ponte 25 de Abril in Lisbon. Our location is part of what makes every session here different from any other climbing experience: the landmark backdrop, the outdoor setting and the particular thrill of climbing something that is already part of the city’s identity. Our passionate and experienced team is dedicated to helping every climber grow, focusing on technique, safety and personal achievement from the very first session.

Available Monday to Sunday. Maximum 10 participants per session. No prior climbing experience needed. All equipment provided.