2024 promises to be an extraordinary year for outdoor sports enthusiasts, with sport climbing leading the way. This discipline, which made its debut at the Olympics in 2021, continues to gain global popularity, with a series of dedicated events and festivals in Italy and across Europe.
Sport climbing is a modern discipline that has garnered a large following over the past 20 years. With over 25 million practitioners in approximately 150 countries worldwide, it is a young and versatile sport, practiced both outdoors and in urban settings. The excitement and suspense of this sport have captured the public’s attention, culminating in its inclusion in the Olympic program at Tokyo 2020 and the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
Get ready to immerse yourself in festivals that not only offer thrilling competitions but also engaging experiences such as workshops, concerts, and a variety of activities, including yoga, highlining, caving, and massages. From the majestic landscapes of Tout à Blocs in France to the vibrant London Climbing Festival in the UK and the festive Finale For Nepal on the Ligurian coast, climbing enthusiasts will have plenty of options to choose from.
Melloblocco 2024
May 8 – 11
A great boulder climbing gathering. An unmissable international event for enthusiasts and professionals. Climb freely on granite boulders and share your passion for climbing in a valley of incomparable beauty.
Val di Mello / Val Masino - Sondrio
Finale for Nepal #RESPECTLOVE 2024
May 17 – 19
Once again this year, Finale For Nepal returns in May to Finalmarina. Climbers, sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, and all those who embrace the values of solidarity that underpin this project will come together just a stone’s throw from the sea for three days of fun under this year’s slogan #respectlove.
Finale Ligure Marina - Savona
Street Bürdell 2024
July 20
Join us for the first Street Boulder in Val d’Intelvi! This amateur contest will be held on the town’s walls, featuring over 20 blocks of varying difficulty. Enjoy yoga, bike rentals, walks, flowing beer, and loads of fun. Don’t miss the grand finale and the party!
Intelvi di sopra, San Fedele (CO)
Trofeo Kima 2024
August 24
Even though it’s not a climbing event, we like to highlight it. The Trofeo Kima is an iconic skyrunning race attracting top international runners. With a 52 km highly technical course, the 2024 edition will be part of the Merrel Skyrunner® World Series. Only 300 lucky athletes can participate in this legendary challenge.
Val Masino - Sondrio
Frasassi Climbing Festival 2024
August 29 – September 1
An exciting event that attracts climbers from all over the world. In addition to climbing, there are yoga, acroyoga, trekking, mountain biking, caving, trail running, and workshops with climbing personalities.
Serra San Quirico - Ancona
Valle Orco Climbing Festival - VOCF 2024
September 26 – 29
The most stylish, fun, and punk climbing festival in Italy. A cultural, musical, and playful event dedicated to all mountain and non-mountain enthusiasts.
Valle Orco - Turin
Don’t miss these incredible climbing events in Italy!
And if you are curious to discover what’s going on in Europe, here are some events that caught our attention:
London Climbing Festival 2024
May 11 – 12
The London Climbing Festival will return in 2024 even bigger and bolder than ever!
Held at HarroWall, London’s largest bouldering center, it offers workshops, competitions, and screenings.
HarroWall, London
Outdoormix Festival 2024
May 17 – 20
Paid concerts, parties, and much more. The event takes place in Embrun, a renowned tourist resort both in summer and winter.
Embrun, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Petzl Frankenjura Climbing Festival 2024
May 30 – June 2
Held every two years in Königstein, on the meadows of a natural swimming pool, featuring an extensive program of conferences, workshops, climbing walls galore, exhibition stands, material testing, concerts, yoga sessions, and much more. Finally, the right year has come to attend!
Naturbad Königstein - Nuremberg
BMC Gower Climbing Festival 2024
June 21 – 24
A long weekend of climbing fun to bring together old and new enthusiasts in the Gower region.
Moorlakes Wood - Gower region
Annot à Bloc 2024
June 1 – 2
The climbing festival takes place in Annot, an area with a unique geological heritage and suitable for practicing three types of climbing. The event includes a competition, finals on artificial blocks, and animations in the town square.
Annot - Haute-Provence
Chamonix World Cup 2024
July 12-14
Experience the thrill of the Speed & Lead Climbing World Cup in Chamonix, France. Watch the world’s best climbers reach incredible heights and race against time at the foot of Mont Blanc. Join us for one of the biggest global climbing events with free entry!
www.coupe-du-monde-escalade.com
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Chamonix
Oh My Bloc 2024
June 7 – 9
This climbing festival takes place in Milly-la-Forêt, in the Île-de-France region, and aims to educate participants to practice climbing in a more environmentally respectful way.
Milly-la-Forêt
Tout à Blocs 2024
July 22 – 27
A major climbing event held in L’Argentière la Bessée, in the Hautes Alpes. The festival offers a rich program of competitions, concerts, night finals, and initiatives for everyone.
toutablocs.com
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L'Argentière la Bessée
Monvic, always by the side of climbing enthusiasts, will showcase its clothing line designed to tackle every adventure with style and comfort. Although we may not be present at all events, you will definitely see us at Finale for Nepal, Melloblocco, Chamonix World Cup, Frasassi, and VOCF, ready to share our passion with you. Join us at our booth, bringing with you enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure. Together, we will create unforgettable memories and have a great time!
Enjoy and happy climbing to all!
PS: Perhaps we’re overlooking your favorite festival? Let us know!