Climbing Gyms in Burlington, VT
Burlington has 2 climbing gyms — including 1 bouldering-focused, 1 with kids programs, 1 that hosts birthday parties, and 1 with auto-belays. Listings are ranked by what climbers say (rating weighted by review count) and show live open-now hours, so you can pick a gym and go.
Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School
4.8 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Climbing gym, bouldering spot, and mountaineering school, with kid-friendly instructors and programs.
Gucciardi - Campus Recreation Fitness Center
3.9 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews
Good to know in Burlington
All 2 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For kids classes, camps, or youth teams, look at Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School.
To climb ropes without a partner, Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School has auto-belays — clip in and climb solo, no belay class needed.
New to climbing in Burlington?
Bouldering needs zero experience — short walls, padded floors, walk in with rental shoes and start. For ropes, auto-belays catch you automatically so you can climb solo on day one. These gyms make the easiest first session:
- Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School ★★★★★ 4.8 (290)