FAQ

No, it is not necessary to book your climbing session. However, private lessons and introductory sessions require a reservation.
Entry to the gym is valid for the entire day with no time limits.

Yes, you can purchase your entry online — as a single ticket, in packs of 10, or via a subscription.

Oui, elles sont valables dans tout le réseau Climbing District, dans nos salles de bloc et corde.

We currently have five gyms in Paris:

• Batignolles (69 rue Rostropovitch)

• Buttes-Chaumont, near Canal Saint-Martin (55 rue de Meaux)

• Saint-Lazare, featuring a rope climbing gym (26bis rue de Saint Pétersbourg, 8th arrondissement)

• Pont de Neuilly (166 avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine)

• Bastille (37 Av. Ledru Rollin, 75012 Paris)

As a companion, just dropping by to support your friends? No problem — you’re welcome to relax, cheer, eat, or drink!
You can also work here, as our coworking spaces are open to everyone.
Climbing is all about community spirit, and we truly value that!

Our gyms welcome everyone — from beginners to champions, regardless of build or ability.
Open to climbers from age 4 and up!

Climbing is an activity accessible to everyone and a great way to stay fit! It’s a full-body sport that engages cognitive, mental, and physical abilities alike.
In our gyms, you’ll find boulder problems and routes suitable for all levels and fitness capacities.
This way, you can strengthen yourself according to your body type and current condition, while having the opportunity to progress and feel good!

Our gyms welcome everyone — from beginners to champions, regardless of build or ability.
Open to climbers from age 4 and up!

Climbing at Climbing District is allowed from age 4, under strict parental supervision for safety reasons.
We also offer group classes in our various gyms for age groups 4–6, 7–10, 11–14, and 15–18, as well as private lessons.

Three of our gyms have dedicated kids’ areas:

• Batignolles (69 rue Rostropovitch)

• Buttes-Chaumont, near Canal Saint-Martin (55 rue de Meaux)

• Pont de Neuilly (166 avenue Charles de Gaulle, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine)

The Bastille gym is accessible from age 11, and the Saint-Lazare rope climbing gym is open from age 11.

We require adults accompanying children to remain fully vigilant and responsible for their supervision at all times.
A climbing gym is not a playground and demands strict adherence to all safety rules governing the space.

Please note: After a 4–6 years group class, due to children’s fatigue and safety concerns, further climbing in the gym is not permitted.

There is a dedicated kids’ area featuring an interactive digital wall designed for playful, inventive, and creative climbing, along with boulder problems tailored to children.
However, outside of peak children’s hours, some warm-up boulders are also available for adults in this space.
Each climbing area displays a logo indicating the minimum age required for access.

No, there are no reserved time slots except for dedicated classes.
Children may climb in the gym under the strict responsibility and supervision of their parents.
However, we do not recommend climbing after 6 PM for the youngest children due to fatigue and safety concerns.

Only children aged 14 and over, with parental authorization, are allowed to climb alone in the gym, strictly following all safety rules.
Climbing District reserves the right to terminate a session if a child’s behavior endangers themselves or others.
Climbing District maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding safety for everyone.

There is no specific clothing required for climbing, except for climbing shoes, which are available for rent at the front desk.
However, we recommend wearing flexible, durable clothes that provide some coverage to protect against possible scrapes — the wall surface is slightly rough for better grip, so you might scrape your knees or clothes! :-).
Wearing a top and proper attire is mandatory.

In our bouldering gyms (where you climb walls up to 4.70 meters high and land on padded mats), the only equipment you need is a pair of climbing shoes. These can be rented at the front desk. No special gear is required for indoor bouldering. You can climb safely on our bouldering walls.

In our rope climbing gyms (lead climbing), wearing a harness is mandatory. However, you don’t need specific equipment such as helmets or gloves, which are necessary for outdoor climbing activities like sport climbing, via ferrata, trad climbing, or mountaineering.

Belaying and auto-belay techniques with the auto-belay system are always reviewed with an instructor during your first session. You can only climb once your safety skills have been validated by the instructor.

We rent harnesses at the front desk — there is no need to bring carabiners or belay devices for our auto-belay equipment.

Yes, enjoy our climbing classes led by certified state instructors! We offer various options tailored to your needs.

Annual classes for children

Be sure to follow the registration opening each year starting in April. Classes are organized by age groups: 4–6 years, 7–10 years, and 11–14 years.

Annual classes for youth and adults

Registration opens every April. Classes are available for age groups 15–18 and adults.

Quarterly courses

A great way to start climbing or improve your skills over a 3-month period.

• Quarterly classes at Batignolles

• Quarterly classes at Buttes-Chaumont

• Quarterly classes at Saint-Lazare

• Quarterly classes at Pont de Neuilly

• Quarterly classes at Bastille

Introductory courses

Designed for beginners, these sessions help you get started with an instructor, familiarizing you with basic safety and techniques: warming up, falling safely, positioning, and fundamental skills.

• Introductory courses at Batignolles

• Introductory courses at Buttes-Chaumont

• Introductory courses at Saint-Lazare

• Introductory courses at Pont de Neuilly

• Introductory courses at Bastille

Holiday camps

During school holidays, we organize week-long morning camps for children (4–6 years, 7–10 years, 11–14 years). Sessions last between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on the age group.

Personalized training

For those aiming to progress, Climbing District offers personalized training programs with structured planning led by a dedicated coach and physical trainer.

Yes, to ensure your comfort, we provide a complimentary towel with every entry to the gym. We also supply high-quality soap in each of the individual showers in our changing rooms.
Climbing District is committed to minimizing its environmental impact and has chosen eco-friendly partners for the treatment, transportation, and cleaning of towels.

That said, it’s even better to reduce usage when possible, and that depends on you! If you don’t plan to use a towel during your session, please don’t request or accept one upon arrival. Thank you for helping protect the planet! 🙂

Need to change or store your belongings? Yes, don’t forget to bring a lock to secure your locker.

The Climbing District coffee shop offers a light catering service featuring charcuterie and cheese boards, hot dogs, and more.
Large tables are available both indoors and outdoors, providing a comfortable space to enjoy these delicious offerings.

Yes, the gym is connected with high-speed fiber internet.
Climbing District is not only an indoor climbing gym but also a coworking space, accessible with a paid membership.

We do not provide individual chargers in the gym, but we’re happy to recharge your phone at the front desk if needed. There are also plenty of power outlets throughout the gym to charge your devices.

Yes, it is possible to organize a private event at Climbing District.
However, full privatization of spaces is subject to certain conditions.
We can reserve tables for you indoors or on the terrace, set aside a dedicated area for your event, or even privatize a room.
Please contact us for more information.

We offer 1-hour introductory classes to teach basic techniques such as climbing methods, positioning on the boulder, falling safely, and becoming autonomous.
You can also book private lessons with our certified instructors by reservation.

All our instructors hold official state certifications, and delivering high-quality teaching focused on climbing technique, progression, and everyone’s safety is at the core of our mission.

Find all our tips to help you improve on our Instagram account dedicated to our climbing school: @climbingdistrictacademy

Yes, indoor climbing (whether bouldering or lead climbing) naturally helps you improve your skills for outdoor climbing—whether on cliffs, vertical routes, top-rope, or multi-pitch climbs.
It provides a perfectly suited environment to progress, with graded difficulties and the option of guided learning through classes or personalized coaching sessions.
However, for outdoor climbing, we recommend beginners to be accompanied by a certified and authorized guide.

Every week, a quarter of the gym’s problems are changed, covering all difficulty levels.
After one month, the entire gym is completely refreshed.
The average lifespan of a boulder problem is 2 to 3 weeks, depending on its popularity.
Our team of route setters works daily to create varied routes suited to every skill level.

What is a boulder problem?

A boulder problem is a set of holds of the same color on the climbing wall that forms the route you must follow.
To start, your hands and feet must be placed on the holds marked by tape of the problem’s color. For example, on an orange problem, you’ll find two pieces of tape indicating footholds and two pieces of tape indicating handholds. If a piece of tape is missing, that’s normal — it means one of your hands or feet may or may not touch the wall.

What does the midway tape mean?

It marks the zone, which indicates roughly the halfway point’s difficulty on the problem. In competitions, “touching the zone” earns you partial points. The two final pieces of tape mark the top — meaning you’ve completed the route!

What types of holds are allowed on a boulder problem?

You must climb only using holds of the problem’s color. Throughout the climb, you can use all holds of your problem’s color, the wall itself, and any volumes (large wooden or gray features) attached to the structure. Areas you are not allowed to touch are marked with black tape.

You have holds of all colors and some gray grips at your disposal. Climb down as low as possible, then, after ensuring no one is below you, let yourself fall onto the mats.
Falling is a skill that must be learned; it is essential for climbing safely and progressing. If you fall, do not try to catch yourself or absorb the impact with your hands or arms. The goal is to land on your feet or your bottom.

Les niveaux vont du 4a au 8a+. Toutefois, il est difficile, voire impossible, d’appliquer les cotations en extérieur dans les salles indoor.
Les cotations à Climbing District sont les suivantes :

• Blanc : baby/junior
• Jaune : débutant, facile, échauffe
• Orange : moyen
• Vert : moyen +
• Bleu : fort
• Rouge : très fort
• Noir : Difficile
• Violet : extrêmement difficile
• Rose : niveau « mystère », entre le bleu difficile et le noir difficile. Cette couleur permet à nos pratiquants de tester des blocs d’un niveau plus élevé sans l’appréhension de la couleur. Un bon moyen pour progresser !

À Climbing District, tous les niveaux se chevauchent pour favoriser la progression et le perfectionnements des grimpeurs. Ainsi, un bloc vert difficile correspondra à un bleu facile.

To date, Climbing District operates four bouldering gyms in Paris and one rope climbing gym at Saint-Lazare or Sèvres-Lecourbe for practicing lead climbing on artificial structures.

Our holds are cleaned every week when we take them down from the climbing wall to set new boulder problems or routes. Each time a section of the wall is dismantled, we also clean the wall to ensure perfect hygiene.
We regularly recycle our used holds through eco-friendly channels and frequently purchase new holds and volumes to provide a cutting-edge indoor climbing experience.

No, only liquid chalk is allowed in our gyms. It has the advantage of being alcohol-based, making it an effective measure against COVID-19.

At Climbing District, you climb safely.

Climbing, like any sport, involves risks, and every participant must strictly follow safety rules, especially those related to indoor climbing.
Each climber is responsible for their own safety and that of others by adopting respectful and controlled behavior and maintaining constant vigilance.
The mats are climbing zones, not playgrounds or nap areas! 🙂

No disorderly movement on the mats. Each climber must face the boulder or route and descend along the same path. Running on the mats is strictly prohibited.
Large bags and backpacks must be left in the lockers. Personal items necessary for climbing (water bottles, chalk bags, brushes) should be placed off the mats to prevent accidents in case of falls.
If you are watching, resting, or moving on the mats, keep a safe distance from the base of the wall to avoid being hit by a falling climber. Always check your surroundings by looking up, left, and right to ensure no one is about to fall on you.
At the base of the boulder or route, before starting, ensure the area is clear and avoid crossing paths with a climber already engaged.
During your ascent, don’t hesitate to ask another climber to check that your fall zone is clear or to spot you (be accompanied and safely caught in case of a fall).

For bouldering, when you reach the top of the wall, you must not go over it. Climb down as low as possible, then, after ensuring no one is below, let yourself fall onto the mats. Falling is a skill that must be learned; it is essential for safe climbing and progression. In case of a fall, do not try to catch yourself or absorb the impact with your hands or arms. The goal is to land on your feet or your bottom.

For lead climbing, once you reach the top of the wall, let yourself fall while secured by your harness; the auto-belay device will detect your fall and gently lower you down.

Before tackling the boulders or routes on the wall, we recommend warming up properly with simple exercises such as wrist, arm, knee, and ankle rotations.
Then, start your session by linking a series of boulders or routes at levels well below your maximum ability.
Our team is available to provide guidance and advice.