Rock Climbing in Sardinia with a guide
Discover the ultimate climbing paradise in Sardinia! Known for its emerald seas and rugged cliffs, in Sardinia you'll find world-class rock climbing. Explore some of the best rock climbing crags in Europe. Beyond the climbs, immerse yourself in Sardinia’s rich culture, unique architecture, and delicious cuisine.
Group
6 Days
Jan, Dec
High
All levels
Highlights
- Learn from a professional alpine guide!
- Dive into essential climbing techniques, safety systems, and mental strategies to elevate your skills.
- Practice and explore amidst the captivating cliffs surrounding the charming village of Ulassai and Baunei
Description
Why head to the Caribbean when Sardinia offers a paradise of its own?
Here, the sea dazzles with its ever-changing hues—from deep sapphire blue to shimmering emerald green. But Sardinia is so much more than its stunning waters. It’s a land rich in culture, with its unique sounds, languages, and timeless architecture. And let’s not forget the cuisine—a feast of sublime flavors from the sea and the land.
Beyond the sea lies an adventurer’s dream: rugged cliffs, towering mountains, winding rivers, dramatic canyons, and world-class rock!
Join us and dive into a world where everything feels extraordinary—every landscape, every taste, every climb. Sardinia awaits, and it’s unlike anywhere you’ve ever been!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Price details
- Price included:
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Not included:
- Ferries or flights costs
- Car rental, fuel, and other car-related expenses. At least 2 cars are needed for 6 participants. Note: the costs will be shared among the group.
- Personal and guide food and drinks (except for breakfast).
- Additional note: A common fund will be established to cover shared group expenses such as fuel and other common costs.
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet-up in Olbia
We’ll meet in Olbia around lunchtime (exact time may vary depending on participants’ arrival schedules).
For those traveling by ferry, car-sharing is possible to reduce costs. We recommend taking the night ferry from Civitavecchia, Livorno, or Genoa the evening before. Alternatively, you can fly directly to Olbia (with a car rental option if no vehicle is available). If flying into Cagliari, a bus to Tertenia is available.
Optionally, you may arrive a day earlier and arrange independent accommodation in Olbia.
From Olbia, we’ll travel to Ulassai and settle into our accommodations. After a briefing on the weekly program, we’ll enjoy a typical Sardinian dinner to kick off the trip.
Day 2 to 4: Climbing around Ulassai
Each day, we’ll depart from our villa, nestled in a lush setting with a small outdoor garden, to explore Ulassai's incredible climbing spots. These include the Canyon, Torre dei Venti, Su Sissu, Bauarena, and the historic Jerzu cliffs (among others). The specific locations will be chosen based on participants’ skill levels.
The program combines hands-on climbing practice at the crag with instructional lessons covering climbing techniques, safety systems, and mental preparation.
We’ll celebrate the arrival with a barbecue party at the villa featuring local specialties and Cannonau wine. Expect a festive evening filled with great food and new friendships!
Day 5: New Year's Dinner
We’ll celebrate with a barbecue party at the villa featuring local specialties and Cannonau wine. Expect a festive evening filled with great food and new friendships! Approximate cost: €25.
Day 6: Last Day
After breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and head back to Olbia, where rental cars will be returned before catching flights or ferries home.
Details
More info
Each participant must respect the mountain guide's instructions regarding safety on the crag. The program may be changed by the guide for safety reasons.
Climbing program aimed at both beginners who have never tried and people who already climb but want to improve the technical and mental aspect and learn all the tips relating to climbing safety at the crag.
Equipment you will need to bring
Personal climbing equipment: harness, helmet, climbing shoes, and chalk.
Shared equipment (for every two people): Rope, Quickdraws, Belay device,
- We will coordinate via the WhatsApp group to ensure that each pair has one rope, one set of quickdraws, and one belay device. Space constraints will not be an issue for ferry departures.
- There will be the possibility to rent common and personal equipment directly in Sardinia
FAQs
When is the best time to come to Sardinia?
You can choose every group date we offer on the website. In Sardinia you can climb every month
of the year.
What are the extra costs to cover on top of your guiding service?
You'll need to pay for the following costs:
- The fee does not include:
- Ferries or flights costs
- Car rental, fuel, and other car-related expenses. At least 2 cars are needed for 6
participants. Note: the costs will be shared among the group.
- Personal and guide food and drinks (except for breakfast).
- Additional note: A common fund will be established to cover shared group expenses such
as fuel and other common costs.
When should I book the ascent?
Ideally, at least 6 months in advance.
When do we start and finish the event?
We will meet in Olbia the first day in the morning. The last day We will leave the village according
to the fly and ferries timetable of the group (2 cars so 2 different time of leaving the house)
How experienced do I need to participate?
Climbing experience is not a prerequisite. A beginner or intermediate climber can join the group.
Everyone will take the maximum of the lessons and will enjoy the different difficult levels of the
climb
How many climbers can you take with you?
It’s 1 guide = 6 clienst. This is the perfect ratio to learn and work climbing properly with a guide.
About the guide
-Adventure Dreamers
4.7
(10)
Guiding agency
The reality of "Adventure Dreamers" was born thanks to the crossing of paths of 4 boys who share the same passions: travels, mountains, skiing, climbing and sailing. Alessandro is a Roman entrepreneur, passionate about skiing and sailing. He takes care of the marketing and management of the site. Caterina, an educator who grew up in Bologna, loves working in contact with people and traveling the world. Luca, an all-round mountaineer, has chosen to live in the mountains, embarking on a career as a mountain guide. Jacopo, a mountain guide, yoga teacher and indology's student. Together with Caterina she takes care of the organization and management of events.
Why “Adventure Dreamers”? Because we need to dream and live adventures, which can enrich us and be shared with as many people who love sport, nature and are ready to grasp the riches that are around us.
How do we manage to organize these experiences? We have created a team of highly specialized guides and in synergy with tour operators, travel agencies and professionals in the tourism-sports sector we think and plan everything necessary to guarantee a unique and exclusive offer, with a good dose of adventure.
Today Adventure Dreamers is a company that organizes events in Italy and in some other countries around the world
Languages
Italian | French | English | German | Hindi
Certificates
UVGAM | IFMGA
What people are saying about -Adventure Dreamers
Mihály
Frans
Great professional guide with lots of knowledge about the area.
Mike
Fransisco, Paulo and Marcello were each fantastic.
Rebecca
One of the most incredible trips I have ever done. Highly, highly recommend!!
Matthew
Bastian did a great job. The summit day was amazing!
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