Sardinia - Rock Climbing Courses and Guided Climbing
After many requests from our clients for rock climbing trips
in the months before and after the alpine season, we have decided
to offer Sardinia as perhaps the finest of all the ‘Sun
Rock’ destinations around the Mediterranean. Sardinia
is the second largest island in the Mediterranean and lies
about 120 miles west of the Italian coast.
Some sport climbing
venues around the Med distinctly lack an adventurous or ‘wilderness’ ambience.
Not so Sardinia - its spectacular and unspoilt coastline features
wind-sculpted granite boulders
and cliffs in the north, and magnificent cliffs of weathered
limestone (interspersed with small fishing villages) overlook
transparent blue seas along the south and east coasts.
Inland,
the landscape is
rugged and mountainous, giving opportunities for longer mountain
routes above remote gorges and olive groves.
It is a very special climbing destination
and
will
treat any
standard of climber to an adventurous holiday with climbing
of the highest quality.
From sea-cliff climbing to the more remote
cliffs inland, we climb at a variety of locations normally
using two different bases, allowing us to explore much of Sardinia
and
to sample
its culture and cuisine. Below is a selection of the venues
we can visit during a one-week trip to the island.
Cala Gonone
One of the first places to visit will be Cala Gonone in the
east/central area of the island. This classical Italian town
is nestled in a small bay and has spectacular views across
the sea and mountains behind. Cala Gonone is a great base and
is within easy reach of a vast number of limestone crags ranging
from 20 metres to 300 metres in height and covering all grades.
Jerzu
Jerzu is situated inland just to the south of Cala Gonone.
On the outskirts lies a relatively undeveloped area, offering
adventurous climbing on big walls set in beautiful mountain
scenery. This largely unvisited area guarantees an ‘away
from it all’ experience and promises fantastic climbing
on big limestone walls.
Iglesias
This small town nestled in the south west corner of the island
is the perfect base for enjoying sea-cliff climbing at its
best. The west coast is littered with amazing limestone cliffs
and glorious coastal scenery, offering the climber not only
immaculate rock and a range of quality routes to choose from,
but also a chance to discover another part of this beautiful
island.
When to visit Sardinia & costs
We can arrange trips to Sardinia for individuals, pairs of
climbers or teams of three, throughout April and May, as well
as through
the period from mid-October till mid-December. A one-week holiday
is ideal but we are happy to arrange shorter or longer trips.
We work out a 'Custom Course' price for you when you enquire
based on guiding rates similar to those we charge for our UK
courses.
Sardinia climbing trips are run by UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guides
from our core team, and the routes and itineraries will be
carefully
tailored to suit your climbing standard and preferences.
Who the course will suit
A minimum rock climbing standard of Very Severe (American
5.7) will enable you to take full advantage of the climbing
on Sardinia. We can help you to reach this grade rapidly if
you do not already climb to this standard (see
Climbing Courses UK)
To arrange your trip to Sardinia please contact the ISM office.
Tel: +44 (0) 1766 890441
ism@alpin-ism.com
