Climbing trip
SICILY
ITALY
Südtirolalpin
State-certified mountain and ski guides IFMGA
South Tyrol Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Trip duration
8 days
Sizilien – Kletterreise
When Europe turns grey, wet and miserable, Sicily is exactly the right place for rock, sun and sea.
8 days · Sicily
As soon as it gets too cold in many parts of Europe and the rainy, dreary days of late autumn set in, the ideal moment has come to escape those grey days. Ideally to Sicily. Even in November, conditions here are still ideal for sport climbing.
The crowds you find here in high season have long since gone, and a relaxed calm settles over San Vito lo Capo, the island's sport climbing hotspot. Sunsets, climbing right by the sea and Sicilian hospitality are the perfect ingredients for a first-class climbing holiday. On top of that, you have the freedom to plan the days entirely around your mood, the weather and your goals – sometimes with lots of time on the rock, sometimes with a quiet afternoon on the beach.
HIGHLIGHTS
✧ Great sport climbing sectors around San Vito lo Capo
✧ Climbing right by the sea – that's exactly what makes Sicily so appealing
✧ A holiday in the warm sunshine instead of grey on grey at home
✧ Sicilian joie de vivre and hospitality are simply part of the experience here
✧ A climbing trip where rock, sea, good food and relaxed days come together perfectly
INFO
Services
Included in the price
'- All organisation, planning and all bookings and reservations are made in advance by the mountain guide
- Professional guiding on site by a state-certified mountain guide
- Mountain guide's fee
- Accommodation in Sicily
*the final trip price depends on availability, individual client wishes and current market prices for accommodation
- Rent car on site
- Expenses (travel and accommodation) for the mountain guide
Additional costs for participants
'- Flight to Sicily
- Food and drinks as well as personal expenses
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment available on request for 20,-€ per item for the entire trip
Facts
Location
San Vito lo Capo
Best time of year
September - April
Duration
8 days
Meeting point
Palermo - airport
Requirements
'- No real requirements as such – the possibilities around San Vito lo Capo are ideal
- Beginners can learn sport climbing from scratch
- There's no upper limit in terms of difficulty
Documents
'- valid identity card / passport
otherwise no special entry documents are required for EU citizens
PRICE
Participants
5 - 8 people
smaller groups or individual trip guiding happily on request
from 6 people with a second mountain guide
Price
Tailor-made on request
Every trip is priced individually.
Among other things, the price depends on the destination, duration, programme, group size, date and scope of services.
If you have any questions or need more information, just add them in the comments field of the enquiry form.
Before you send your request: please read the "important information" on the risks of mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
on request
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Arrival
We meet directly at the airport in Palermo. We coordinate the flights together, then pick up a rent car and drive on to San Vito lo Capo. There we check into our accommodation and, over dinner together, put together a well-balanced programme for the week – based entirely on your goals and wishes and, of course, on the conditions on site. So we don't start with a rigid plan, but with a week that can easily be adapted to the group.
Day 2-7: Climbing and holiday
The next few days are all about the great climbing around San Vito lo Capo. Depending on mood, weather and choice of routes, we spend several hours on the rock and make the most of the variety of sectors. There are plenty of practical technique tips along the way, and you'll usually notice quite soon that your climbing is improving. At the same time, the holiday side shouldn't be neglected: relaxing hours on the beach, a leisurely stroll through the town and long evenings with Sicilian cuisine are all part of it too. And yes – the sunsets here almost single-handedly provide the perfect end to the day.
Day 8: Departure
After seven days in Sicily, departure day has already arrived. After intensive climbing days and many hours on the rock, we head home – ideally with better technique, a bit more finger strength and, above all, plenty of motivation to keep trying out your newly gained skills straight away at your local crags and climbing gyms.
Sounds good, but not quite perfect?
No problem: this programme is just one idea of how the trip could look. The length of the trip can be extended or shortened as you wish. I will gladly put together an individual programme for you or your group, tailored entirely to your ideas and wishes.
Simply send a no-obligation enquiry using the form above.
Any changes to the itinerary that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation availability, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
DESTINATION FACTS
Sicily
Country: Italy
Population: 5 million
Area: 24,500 km²
Currency: euro
Language: Italian
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Who is the climbing trip to Sicily suitable for?
The trip is ideal for anyone who fancies sport climbing in the warm autumn sun and wants to keep their days flexible. As the tours are adapted to the group, the weather and your goals, the week works well for different climbing levels.
How does the week on site work?
We meet in Palermo, travel together to San Vito lo Capo and plan the climbing days on site to suit your wishes. That leaves plenty of room for rock, rest and everything else that makes a good climbing trip: the sea, food and relaxed evenings.
What equipment do I need to bring?
You'll receive the detailed packing list with your confirmation email. Above all, you need your climbing shoes and harness. Any missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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