**UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Italy**

I've been alpine guide since 1992, this profession has allowed me to realize my dream: to see the world, I accompanied for work, groups on the 5 continents.

The last challenge was to join the world of the mountain with the world of the sea, with my friend skipper Paolo, we founded mountain sailing and we propose climbing and sailing and trekking and sailing. Two totally different worlds with many aspects in common, a new extraordinary adventure.

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UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Italy I've been alpine guide since 1992, this profession has allowed me to realize my dream: to see the world, I accompanied for work, groups on the 5 continents. The last.

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**Do you wish to learn how to climb rocks while enjoying to get to each route on a sailing boat? Then this Climbing and sailing course in Les Calanques de Marseille is exactly what you’re looking for.** 

This trip will take place in **Les Calanques National Park**, that was established in 2012 and is the newest national park in **France**. It’s a true paradise for climbers due to its white limestone cliffs that rise from the sea.

And I plan to guide you there and help you improve your climbing technique no matter what your starting level is. But at the same time you’ll learn some of the basic notions of sailing and navigating through the sea. It we’ll be a week where we’ll be in constant contact with nature.

**So do you want to join me on this Climbing and sailing program in Les Calanques de Marseille? Send me a request now and I’ll take you on an amazing adventure you will never forget. For groups of at least 4 people I can customize the date, but the starting day must be a Saturday.**

And if you want to try other sailing and climbing adventure, you might be interested in my [**Climbing and sailing on Kalymnos Island, Greece**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-sailing-kalymnos-island-greece/).

Meeting in the afternoon in the Marina of Cassis. Accommodation in the boat, safety briefing by the skipper and check of the personal climbing equipment by the Mountain Guide. Dinner in Cassis and first night on the boat in the Marina.

Arrival

After breakfast on board we will put to sea and very quickly reach the Calanque d’En Vau, maybe the most evocative of the 3 fiords that we will climb. Once we will have anchored the boat we will go to the shore on the tender. The first pitches are just on the side of the beautiful beach of En Vau. We will start climbing and get to know the climbing skills of everybody and make sure that we are all knowledgeable with the safety procedures. Then we will review the multiple pitches procedures like the belay knots, behavior and repelling technique. We then go back to the boat and the skipper will give the first lesson on the basic concepts of sailing. Dinner on the boat.

Calanque d’En Vau

The day will be a blend of sailing and climbing. We will make 2 groups depending on the climbing skills. One will go to shore and climb with the mountain guide in the morning and sail with the skipper in the afternoon, while the other group will do the opposite. In the late afternoon we will sail to the Calanque of Sormiou, dinner on the boat.

Sailing and climbing 

We will all climb together on single pitches trying to improve the technique on both vertical and slight overhanging walls. It will also be the chance for everyone to start leading. When arms and hands are too tired we will go back to the boat for a snack and a second practical sailing lesson. Dinner in a small beach restaurant.

Single pitch climbs

Another day alternating sailing and climbing groups. In the evening we will move to the Calanque of Morgiou. Dinner on the boat

Sailing and climbing

Last day for climbing and it will be the chance to try out all what we have learned on a multiple pitch wall. Everybody will have the chance to lead in concert with the Mountain Guide. You will have the same chance of putting into practice the sailing lessons while sailing back to Cassis. It will be time for a nice dinner in a small restaurant to celebrate the end of the trip.

Rock climbing day

Breakfast on the boat, packing up and everybody will be free to go back to their normal lives with some new unforgettable experiences

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Let Carlo, an IFMGA certified guide, help you improve your rock climbing techniques with this 7-day climbing and sailing course.

Climbing and sailing course in Les Calanques de Marseille. 7-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

http://mountainsailing.com/en/mountain-sailing/calanques-france-climbing-and-sailing-course/

Climbing and sailing course in Les Calanques de Marseille

This **Climbing and sailing program in the Kalymnos Island in Greece** will take you out to an amazing adventure that you won’t easily forget.

When you think in the paradisiac islands of the mediterranean, you think in **Kalymnos**. This small greek island is located in the southeastern Aegean Sea, west of the peninsula of Bodrum, and it belongs to the Dodecanese.

This place was once known as the **Island of the Sponges**, because of the great quantity of sponges lying on the ocean bed, which made it a popular spot for **Sponge diving**. But from 1996 the attention has turned to its amazing  cliffs with rock climbing routes for all levels and skills.  from the classic 4th degree to the highest contemporary difficulties.

And I’ll take you to this special place with the unique experience of sailing through it and picking the best spots for climbing. The main idea is for you to enjoy this amazing rock climbing routes but also to learn the basic notions of sailing at the same time.

For 8 days we’ll be sailing to the routes while enjoying the amazing scenery of the island. Plus we’ll be sleeping in the boat, watching a sky full of stars and the moon reflected on the sea.

**So send me a request to join a fixed date or let me know when you want to organize the trip and we’ll make this** **Climbing and sailing program in the Kalymnos Island in Greece your next wonderful adventure!**

Flight to Kos and meeting at the Kos Airport. Transfer to the Marina and accommodation on the boat. Sailing from Kos to Telendos, typical village on a small Island with no roads, just half a mile off Kalymnos. Dinner in a teverna and sleeping on the boat.

Breakfast on board, we check the individual climbing equipment, transfer to the shore, walk to the cliff for the first climbing day. The choice of the cliff will depend on the technical level of the climbers. In the afternoon on the way back to the boat a refreshing swim. Another dinner in the village of Telendos.

Climbing day

After breakfast we sail the short distance to the village of Emborios, the northernmost settlement on the Island of Kalymnos. We will take advantage of this time to learn some basic rules of sailing. In Emborios we sill walk to one of the 8 climbing sectors just above the village. Second climbing day when we can put into practice the suggestions and advice obtained during the first day. In the evening a dive in the crystalline water of the bay and super dinner at Harry’s Paradise, probably the best restaurant on the Island.

Emborios

Early breakfast and sailing to a new destination hopefully powered by wind. We pass the north cape of Kalymnos and follow the East coast south to Sykati Bay. The pitches are only meters away from the clear water of the bay. One more climbing day, we can improve our technique and in the late afternoon when the last climbers will be gone we can enjoy the beauty of this bay where there are no houses. Dinner this time on board.

Sykati Bay

We move from Sykati to Palonissos Bay, another magic corner with a pebble beach, green turquoise water and 2 beautiful climbing sectors. It is the 4th day, the right time and place to start the first pitches as first climber. You’ll remember this experience! In the evening you have a choice between the 2 tavernas of the bay.

Sailing to Palonissos Bay

Early breakfast and one more chance to try the cliffs of Palonissos Bay. Later we sail to the little harbor of Vathy, the end of the only farmed valley of the island, like an oasis in a barren, rocky landscape. Dinner and evening in the small square overlooking the tiny fisherman port.

Palonissos Bay cliffs

This is a day of sailing, first a short leg to Pothia, the main town on the Island, then the crossing to Kos. If the prevailing winds are blowing, it is the right occasion to practice all we have learned in the previous days. Evening in the town of Kos will feel very fancy and crowded after a week in Kaymnos between nature and sport. We sleep in the Marina.

Sailing day

Depending on the flight schedule we might have the chance to visit some great historical sites in Kalymnos, the home town of Hippocrates.

Visit to historical places

Join Carlo, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 8-day Climbing and sailing program on Kalymnos Island. And experience the best way to enjoy this island. 

Climbing and sailing on Kalymnos Island, Greece. 8-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Climbing and sailing on Kalymnos Island, Greece

**If you want to have an outdoors adventure in the closest spot to paradise on earth, then you should join me on the Cyclades Islands’ trekking in Greece.**

The **Cyclades islands** are a group of islands located in the **Aegean Sea, i**n the southeastern region of **Greece.** 

And I will take you sailing to **Amorgos and Paros**, two of the most beautiful and less crowded islands of this archipelago. And once on these islands we’ll go hiking to discover some ancient roads and structures surrounded by an incredible landscape and the blue and turquoise sea.

My plan is to spend a few days in each islands, to visit the best of both of them. And every night we’ll be sleeping on the boat, that will be following our progress by sea. Plus you’ll be able to have relaxing swims in the golden beaches that will surround us every time.

**So send me a request to join a group on a fix date or let me know when you want to make this Cyclades Islands’ trekking program in Greece and we’ll start organizing your next unforgettable trip!**

And if you want to try other adventures in this Greece, please check my [**Climbing and sailing on Kalymnos Island, Greece**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-sailing-kalymnos-island-greece/) and my [**Trekking the Kalymnos trail in Greece**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/trekking-kalymnos-trail-greece/).

Meeting at the Paros Airport. Transfer to the Marina and accommodation on the boat. Depending on the arrival time we’ll visit the town of Paroikia, with the famous church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani. Quick briefing on safety on board and dinner in town.

Early departure to the Island of Amorgos. We’ll make a stop in the archipelago of Koufounisia and walk on the shore to admire the golden beaches and green waters. Then we continue sailing to reach the small village of Aegiali located on the North East side of Amorgos, where our trekking will start.

Sail to Amorgos

The first part of the trekking in Amorgos is a ring route, starting from the fishermen dwarf, we will reach Tholaria, follow the North side of Mount Krikellos, reach the church of Agios Theologos and then the Church of Stravros (680 m), a viewpoint above a very steep cliff. We walk a short way back and then reach the village of Langada and later Aegiali, the starting point.

First hike

A long walking day that will take us to the gorgeous Monastery of Panaghia, the village of Chora and then back to the sea level at the Katapola port. The first part of the trek is unrolling on the North slope of the Island passing through the villages of Kato Potamos and Ano Potamos. We will cross to the South slope, then reach the sheltered XI century Monastery of Panaghia Hozoviotissas. After a long stop for pictures, resting and to satisfy your curiosity we climb the ridge, crowded with windmills and we reach the distinctive village of Chora. Here it pays to make a long stop for a snack and to walk the narrow lanes of this white walled village. From here we can either walk or take a car down to the port of Katapola where we will find our boat and our skipper.

Hike to Chora

From Katapola we walk west to reach the archeological spot of Arkea Archesini. After a visit to the ruins we will board the boat and cross back to Paros where we will arrive in late afternoon. After the berthing in the Marina you can visit Paroikia, swim in the bay and spend a mundane night in the village.

Hike to Arkea Archesini and sale to Paros

There are a few trails to chose from in the Island of Paros. In all of them you will have the chance to see beautiful views of the Aegean Sea and find small secluded beaches for a swim. Last dinner on the boat.

Hike in Paros Island

Breakfast and transfer to the Airport according to your flight schedule.

Come join Carlo, an IFMGA certified guide, on this Cyclades Islands' trekking program in Greece. And discover the beauty of Amorgos and Paros islands.

Cyclades Islands’ trekking in Greece. 7-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

Cyclades Islands’ trekking in Greece

This **Elba & Capraia trekking and sailing program in Tuscany** is your best chance to discover every angle of these beautiful islands!

The **Tuscany** is a beautiful region located in the center of **Italy**, on the west coast. It’s known for its amazing landscapes, traditions, history and artistic legacy.

And this program will take place in what could be the most incredible part of it. In the heart of the **Arcipelago Toscano National Park**, **Capraia and Elba** are to pearls that will reveal all their magic to you.

**And I’ve designed an 8-day journey to discover them by hiking through their ancient trails and salingo along their coast, in the blue Tyrrhenian Sea.**

This sailing trip will give us the chance  to discover some of the wildest and most elusive spots on both islands. And we’ll be walking along ancient trails to appreciate every detail of the islands sceneries and to understand their history. And in the way you’ll be learning some basic notions on sailing a boat, always having as much fun as possible.

**This Elba & Capraia trekking and sailing trip in Tuscany is a great way to discover these beautiful islands and their surroundings. Please send me a request now to join a group or let me know when you want to come, and we’ll start organizing your trip!**

Meeting in the Marina of Rosignano Solvay (LI) where we will board the boat and the skipper will give a briefing on safety. Soon we will set sail direction Capraia. The crossing time changes according to the weather conditions but it should take around 6 hours. We will dock at the small port of Capraia and dine in one of our favorite restaurants run by the former Italian champion of deep sea fishing.

Breakfast on board, back packs preparation and we leave for the first trek, the ring path that takes by the side of the natural lake called Stagnone and to the highest peak of the island, Monte Penne (420 m). It will take about 6.30 hours to complete the tour. Dinner and a night on the boat.

Monte Penne hike

The day will include hiking and sailing towards the Isola d’Elba. We will start walking on the foot steps of the first day and later take a South direction to reach the Punta dello Zenobito. The boat will be there waiting for us and from there we will sail to Elba. It will take about 4 hours depending on the weather. In the late afternoon we will reach the small harbor of Cavo. Dinner in a local restaurant and sleep on the boat.

Sailing to Elba

We start the Great Elba Trekking that will take us in 4 days to Pomonte on the opposite side of the Island. We will climb Mount Grosso (348 m) from where you can have a great look at that side of the wild North Coast. Then we will continue to the Cima del Monte (516 m) where our view spans from Portoferraio on the North Coast to Porto Azzurro on the East Coast where we will arrive in the afternoon after 6 hours walking. In the Harbour we will find our boat that has meanwhile arrived. Dinner on the boat.

Great Elba hike

Today is a seven hour walk from Porto Azzurro to Marina del Campo. We will be walking along the Valley of Botroe and the Valley of Buraccio, We will climb the peaks of Monte Orello (377 m), Mount San Martino and Tambone, our last great sight seeing point before our descent to Marina del Campo where the boat will be waiting for us. Dinner on shore and a good night sleep on the boat.

hike through the valleys

From Marciana Marina to Marina di Campo in about 7 and half hours, climbing Monte Capanne (1019 m) the highest peak of the island. This will be the most strenuous day, walking through old stone mines, granite monolith, ancient olive trees and spectacular views of the Tuscan Archipelago. After a last climb to Monte Tambone (377 m) we will start the last descent toward the harbor of Marciana Marina where we will find our boat. Dinner on shore and a good night sleep on the boat.

Monte Capanne hike

This is the last leg of the Great Crossing of Elba from Marciana to Pomonte, for 6 and half hours. After a short walk along the road we will follow a well groomed mule track winding through ancient chestnut trees and centuries of history in the area where Napoleon was deported in 1814. We will climb up to Roccia dell’Aquila (650 m) with a fantastic view over the North East Coat and on the Island of Capraia 20 miles away. We will then enter the Pomonte valley and gradually descend walking through vineyards to the small village of Pomonte where we will meet with the boat and have the trekking celebration dinner!

Hike to Pomonte

Early breakfast and then the long crossing of 40 miles to Rosignano Solvay where we will separate and we will go back to our homes independently.

Let Carlo, an IFMGA certified guide, take you on this Elba & Capraia trekking and sailing program and discover the heart of Tuscany from every angle.

Elba & Capraia trekking and sailing in Tuscany. 8-day trip. IFMGA/UIAGM guide

http://mountainsailing.com/en/mountain-sailing/trekking-elba-and-capraia/

Elba & Capraia trekking and sailing in Tuscany

Spend 8 days hiking the beautiful **Kalymnos trail in Greece** and experience how it is to walk through an amazing and exotic area.

**Kalymnos** is a **Greek island** that forms part of the **Dodecanese** in the southeastern **Aegean Sea**. It was once famous for its sponge diving and trading activities but recently it is a popular rock climbing spot.

I’ve put together an 8-day hiking trip to take you to the many exotic and unknown trails that will give you an amazing perspective of this beautiful place.

So, we’ll go through many different paths. Some are old walking trails that connect ancient villages, others are shepherd tracks and there is also a path built by the Italian army during  the 1912 war with Turkey. And we’ll get to this paths by sailing on a boat through this beautiful blue sea.

So we’ll discover this remote spots and by doing so you’ll enjoy an amazing environment. You’ll also experience the boat rides which will give you a different perspective of the island. And, off course, you’ll enjoy the local food and the hospitality.

**Sounds like an amazing adventure? It is! Send me request now and we’ll start planning your visit to the amazing Greek island of Kalymnos. You’ll spend an unforgettable week!**

And if you’re looking for more 8 days sailing adventures please also check my [**Climbing and sailing on Kalymnos Island, Greece**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-sailing-kalymnos-island-greece/) and my [**Elba & Capraia trekking and sailing in Tuscany**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/elba-capraia-trekking-sailing-tuscany/)**.**

Flight to Kos and meeting at the Kos Airport. Transfer to the Marina and accommodation on the boat. The skipper will give a safety briefing. Sailing from Kos to Kalymnos, We will have to sail about 16 miles to the village of Pothia the main town on Kalymnos, a first contact with sailing that will be more or less exciting depending on the weather. Arrival in Pothia. Dinner in a taverna and sleeping on the boat.

We will warm up with a short hike, starting directly from the port in direction South. We will walk about 1 km on the road before turning to the path following the coast to the small church of Agios Georgios and from here to the bay and village of Vichadya where we will have dinner and find our boat for the night.

Warm up hike

A more strenuous day, double distance of the first day, about 8 km along the coast at an altitude between 150 and 200 meters. From Vichadya we will target the churches of Aghia Ekaterini, Aghios Andreas, the climbing wall of Pytari and one more church Aghios Costantinos. From here continue hiking until we reach the cliff of Saint Photis. We will find the boat and the skipper in the bay of Linaria. After a rest and a late lunch we will sail to the Island of Telendos where we are going to have dinner in a typical Greek tavern.

Hike from Vichadya to the Bay of Linaria

We will walk around the island of Telendos and reach the top. After a big breakfast we start walking through the small village and follow the South coast of the island walking below impressive cliffs. This is a goal for climbers from all over the world. From here we will climb down, passing next to the church of Aghios Kostantinos, all the way to the sea level and close the loop reaching the village an about 4:30 hours. Snack, relax and a short sailing to the village of Emborios and the Island of Kalymnos. Dinner in one of the best restaurants of the island.

Hike around Telendos island

We will walk from Embrios to Sycati Bay. From the village we follow the trail taking us next to the climbing cliffs and later we continue following shepherd trails, sheep folds built in natural caves, stone stairs cut in the rock allowing us to pass where sheer walls would have stopped our way. We will climb to the highest point of the Patela peninsula (441 m) and from there down to the amazing Sikati Cave, a huge limestone hole formed when the ceiling of the cave collapsed. We can descend into the hole using some fixed ropes that are on the spot. From here to Sikati Bay where we will find the boat and the skipper waiting for us. It will be a 4:30/5 hours walk. With a short sailing we will go to the Palionisos Bay to a dinner on a balcony overlooking the sea. The rocking of the boat will not be needed to fall asleep.

Hike from Embrios to Sycati Bay

The day starts with a short sailing to the Bay of Pezonda. From here we will walk to the village of Vathi, a tiny, beautiful natural harbour carved between steep walls and a green back country green of agriculture and citrus trees, an oasis in the barren island. We will walk partly by the sea and partly on higher ground but always surrounded by beautiful sights. Reaching the small village will be a great pleasure as well as trying the local specialties in the local tavernas. A deserved night sleep will follow.

Hike to Vathi Village

A comfortable, short walk on the Italian Path, the beautiful paved mule-track built by the Italian soldiers in 1912 during the Italo-Turkish War. We will leave the port following the easy track and reach a saddle just below Agati Peak, and we will descend with a stunning view of Pothis, were we have started walking a week before. Once in the town we reach the port and board the boat. We will then cross to Kos where we will arrive in the evening, just in time for dinner. Small party to celebrate the end of the trekking. We will sleep in Kos Marina on the boat.

Hike on the Italian Path

Breakfast and transfer to the Airport. There are many interesting classic Greek ruins in Kos if your flight is in the afternoon.

Discover the beautiful landscape and hidden secrets of Kalymnos island with this 8-day hiking tour in the company of IFMGA certified guide, Carlo.

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