This option is designed for self-sufficient climbers who want a holiday with everything taken care of by local professionals. During the holiday we will be your hosts, taking you to all the best climbing areas and preparing hearty Italian meals.

These trips are ideal for either existing groups or for individuals. If you’re on your own register your interest and we’ll form a group…or use the message board to look for partners. In terms of grade there is something for everyone.

We offer two trips, both with pick-up from Olbia.

By land

In amongst undisturbed valleys or suspended above turquoise sea water and white sandy coves, everywhere you look on this island there’s a limestone cliff waiting to be climbed. It’s wild in every sense - this has to be every climber’s paradise. Still very much under-development by the local climbers, this place has a kind of ‘Terra Incognita’ feel to it, with rock so sharp in many places that you’d think you were the first to touch it. There is everything from crags to thirteen pitch routes, all bolted.

We base ourselves in Cala Gonone; a small village on the eastern coast near some of the island’s most beautiful and remote climbing. There are a huge variety of areas to explore and during our two week stay we will visit some of the best of these. If you only have a week to spare, it is possible to join us for just the first or second week. Maximum group size is 8 people.

By sea

Sardinia is rich in wild and spectacular coastal climbing areas, some of which can only be accessed by sea. With a sailboat as our base we make a two week journey from Olbia to Alghero around the south of the island. Through clear blue waters along this rugged coastline, with its small sandy bays, there seems no better way to explore than by boat. If you only have a week to spare, it is possible to join us for just the first or second week. Maximum group size is 8 people.

When

The best times of year to climb in Sardinia are spring and autumn, this way you also have the whole island to yourself, since the main tourist season is during the summer. Spring is a very beautiful time for those who appreciate a green landscape covered in wildflowers as far as you can see, whereas Autumn is best if you like the idea of a swim after the days climbing, since this is when the sea is at its best.

Food

As well as being passionate climbers we are also keen chefs. All meals are prepared by us in Mediterranean style with healthy local ingredients. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know.

Accommodation

• Cala Gonone. We stay in an apartment in town which is clean and welcoming, with ample space for relaxation and dining in the evening.
• On board. Navigated by our trusted skippers Sebastiano and Jean Mario, our boats are 15 metre-long yachts with four double berths and a dining/cooking area. They are comfortable and clean with space for storage, but no rigid suitcases please!

Trip dates

• April 7 – 21 (by land) Please book no later than 1st March. If you wish to stay for only one week, we offer pick-up and drop-off in Olbia on Saturday 13th.
• June 2-16 (by sea) Please book no later than 26th March. If you wish to stay for only one week, we can drop you off in Arbatax on Saturday 8th, from which it is possible to catch a bus to Olbia.
• September 1-15 (by sea) Please book no later than 2nd July. If you wish to stay for only one week, we can drop you off in Arbatax on Saturday 7th, from which it is possible to catch a bus to Olbia.
• September 15-29 (by land) Please book no later than 6th July. We offer pick-up and drop-off in Olbia on Saturday 21st for those wishing to stay for one week.

Prices

Prices include all food, accommodation and transport whilst you are with us. Pick up is on the morning of the first day, and drop off on the afternoon of the last. If required we can book you into accommodation in Olbia on the days of your arrival/departure. Prices are per person and based on two people sharing a room/double berth.

• By land: 600 Euros.
• By sea:
• June 910 Euros,
• September 710 Euros.

A kity of roughly 150 Euros per person is also required on the boats to pay for overnight stays in ports (since these cannot always be planned) and petrol (also unpredictable because of the wind or lack of). At the end of the trip what is left is divided between you.

How to get to Olbia

From London there are direct flights with Easyjet, but for most arrivals the best plan is to fly to Milan and then get a connecting flight.