Climbing gym · Seoul, South Korea
The Climb Gangnam grades, explained
더클라임 강남점
The Climb Gangnam is in the basement of the Fine Gangnam Building on Teheran-ro 8-gil, about 4 minutes from exit 1 of Gangnam Station. Enter by the building's separate outdoor stairs; the lifts and inner stairs do not reach the gym. Parking is tight (30 minutes free).
Bouldering grades
Each problem's difficulty is shown by colour, from white (easiest) to black. The Climb doesn't publish V-grades; the ranges below come from a Korean climbing guide (May 2026), which says the colours and their grades vary a little between branches and setting seasons.
| Level | V-scale | ≈ Font |
|---|---|---|
| White · 흰색 | VB | 3 |
| Yellow · 노랑 | V0- | 4A+–4B |
| Orange · 주황 | V0 | 4B–4B+ |
| Green · 초록 | V0+ | 4B+–4C |
| Blue · 파랑 | V1–V2 | 5A–5C |
| Red · 빨강 | V3–V4 | 5C+–6B+ |
| Pink · 핑크 | V5 | 6C–6C+ |
| Purple · 보라 | V6 | 6C+–7A |
| Grey · 회색 | V7 | 7A+–7B |
| Brown · 갈색 | V8 | 7B–7B+ |
| Black · 검정 | V9–V10 | 7C–7C+ |
The Climb's gyms appear to share this grading, though The Climb doesn't say so outright. All The Climb gyms and grades
From climbers' descriptions and photos of the gym's grade boards. Gyms reset and regrade often, and grades vary between setters, so treat this as a guide and check the boards when you visit.
Visiting The Climb Gangnam
- Address
- B1 Fine Gangnam Bldg, 21 Teheran-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로8길 21 화인강남빌딩 지하 1층Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Booking
- Walk in: no booking neededNo booking is mentioned for a day pass. Complete beginners must come with an experienced climber or first take a trial lesson (book via Naver). From age 15.
- Prices
One membership works at every The Climb branch. Shoe hire is not on the price list; the trial lesson includes it. Prices are from the branch's Naver Place listing.All prices on the gym's siteDay pass · adultOne branch, one day ₩22,000 5-visit pass · adultValid 12 months, all branches ₩90,000 10-visit pass · adultValid 12 months, all branches ₩170,000 Monthly · adult1 month, all branches ₩140,000 Monthly · adult3 months, all branches ₩330,000 Monthly · adultWeekday daytime pass: Mon-Fri until 17:00, all branches, not valid weekends or holidays. The price list does not state the validity period. ₩110,000 Starter packTrial lesson: 40-minute basic lesson, shoe hire included, plus entry for the day ₩30,000 Starter packStarter package: 12 lessons over 6 weeks, with 6 weeks of all-branch access ₩149,000 - Opening hours
Tuesday to Thursday hours are from the gym's Naver Place listing. Monday and Friday were not listed this week (both are public holidays), so check before you go.Hours on the gym's siteTue–Thu 09:30–23:30 Sat–Sun 08:00–22:00 Public holidays 08:00–22:00 - First visit
- What to know before your first visit
- Phone
- +82 2-566-8821
Hours and prices from the gym's own website, checked 3 October 2026. They change, so check before you go.
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Questions
- What V-scale grade is White · 흰색 at The Climb Gangnam?
- White · 흰색 at The Climb Gangnam is VB, about 3 in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Yellow · 노랑 at The Climb Gangnam?
- Yellow · 노랑 at The Climb Gangnam is V0-, about 4A+–4B in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Orange · 주황 at The Climb Gangnam?
- Orange · 주황 at The Climb Gangnam is V0, about 4B–4B+ in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Green · 초록 at The Climb Gangnam?
- Green · 초록 at The Climb Gangnam is V0+, about 4B+–4C in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Blue · 파랑 at The Climb Gangnam?
- Blue · 파랑 at The Climb Gangnam is V1–V2, about 5A–5C in Font.
- What V-scale grade is Red · 빨강 at The Climb Gangnam?
- Red · 빨강 at The Climb Gangnam is V3–V4, about 5C+–6B+ in Font.
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Sources
- The Climb: branch page (address, hours, phone, parking)
- The Climb: home page (branch list, addresses, phones)
- Naver Place: 더클라임 강남점 (floor, station, description)
- Climbing Trainer (dlolb.com): colour grades vs V-grades at The Climb (in Korean)
Checked 3 October 2026. Gear Loop isn't affiliated with The Climb Gangnam.