Rock climbing, for a long time the prerogative of insiders, is an all-round and accessible sport that promotes social interaction. A number of gyms have opened in Brussels as a result of the discipline's growing success. From walls to bouldering - discover our selection.
New Rock
New Rock is located in Auderghem. It offers a wide range of indoor climbing walls, as well as routes of varying difficulty for both beginners and experienced climbers.
The gym is equipped with the highest walls in Brussels and has two bouldering rooms.
You can book a session with a professional instructor who’ll provide advice and training, so make sure you sign up!
Terres Neuves
Indoor rock climbing began in the heart of Brussels, at the Terres Neuves climbing gym, in 1987. Today, it remains an institution in the field and offers a wide variety of climbing walls, as well as routes with different difficulties for climbers of all levels.
Landing mats and belay ropes are available to ensure the safety of climbers in the hall. Courses and advice from professional instructors are available by appointment.
Stone Age
Located in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Stone Age offers a wide variety of indoor walls for climbers of all levels, as well as routes of varying difficulty. There are also several bouldering modules.
Don't miss their very popular discovery sessions (adult introduction). They are the perfect way to progress, with a height of 15m and a magnificent overhang (up to 22m!).
Arkose
Arkose, a new temple of climbing, has set up shop on a 2,800m² site along the canal. This unique space offers bouldering with no less than 170 linear metres of climbing and more than 200 boulders to suit beginners and experts alike, which change every week.
There’s even a dedicated and secure area for children to discover climbing at their own pace. Want to work on your technique? See you in the 12 linear metre training area. It’s perfect for working on your moves and progressing quicker!
Le camp de base
Le camp de base is an indoor climbing gym in Ixelles. It offers a variety of climbing walls of varying heights and difficulties for beginners and advanced climbers. It only has a bouldering room.
Qualified instructors are on hand to provide advice and instruction. Le camp de base also offers climbing events and competitions throughout the year for dedicated climbers.
À bloc
Located just a stone's throw from Meiser, À Bloc offers a wide variety of bouldering routes for climbers of all levels. Landing mats and belay ropes are provided to ensure climber safety.
It’s also possible to take courses and receive advice from instructors. À bloc also offers climbing events and competitions throughout the year for dedicated climbers.
Brussels Monkeys Climbing
Brussels Monkeys Climbing is one of the highest climbing gyms in Belgium. There are around 80 routes from 3A to 7B+ which are regularly changed up, as well as a training section and a Güllich section for more experienced climbers.
There are daily open-access sessions for experienced climbers, as well as numerous courses for children and adults.
Evolution verticale
Located in the Poséidon sports centre in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Evolution verticale offers 400m² of climbing surfaces with 30 ropes and 100 routes and bouldering from level 3 to 7c for children, youngsters and adults.
Winners club
Located in Saint-Josse, this multifaceted gym also offers several climbing walls. With around 300m² of climbing surfaces, 13-metre peaks and "pyramid" type rock structures, this gym has everything you need to have fun.
Petite île à Anderlecht
Petite île was the first bouldering room in Brussels, with more than 400 metres of climbing surfaces.
There are boulders of all levels that change very regularly. A climbing school has also opened, bringing various social projects along with it.
Maniak Padoue
Located in the heart of Forest, Maniak Padoue climbing gym is a veritable paradise for climbing enthusiasts and thrill-seekers. From the moment you walk through the doors, you'll be greeted by a vast, light-filled space with colourful climbing walls offering a variety of challenges for all levels, from beginners to experts.
Maniak Padua isn't just a place to climb, it's a genuine community. The walls are designed with particular attention to creativity and diversity, ensuring that every visit is a new adventure. The boulders and climbs are regularly renewed, so you'll always have a new challenge on your hands