Adriatic Sea rock climbing tour: Croatia, Slovenia & Italy

Fantastic 3-day via-ferrata adventure at the Dolomites having Étienne as our 5* guide. Beautiful views, excellent weather and great company. Physical effort and the difficulty of the via-ferrata were challenging but adequate to our level, the mountain refuges were comfortable and the food was good. Overall, highly recommended to clear your mind of the hustle and bustle of the daily rotine.

Explore share were highly responsive and found me a guide very last minute who was excellent. My only comment would be that due to the speed at which we completed the route, the day ended early afternoon so it would have been nice to fill out the rest of the time - it would therefore be helpful to clarify what is included in the price (e.g. am I paying for time such as a full day, or the route etc).

Our guide Bruno was a very experienced mountaineer who made us feel safe throughout the via ferrata. The via feratta Punta Anna itself is an amazing experience and I am so glad we did it. The climb can be quite challenging at times with some climbing technique needed, but even my boyfriend who has vertigo managed to do it. It is absolutely stunning, with many good footholds and handholds so we could rest when needed. Explore-share was also really good at communicating with us before the trip to update us of our change of guides etc.

Etienne was great.

Loved Etienne!! We would definitely be back to have another adventure. He was very accommodating to our capabilities and the change in weather. He explained techniques to hike better and more efficiently that we plan to use in the future. He also quickly suggested multiple itineraries because it was raining on our first day and would have made the Via Ferratas a bit dangerous. Overall, having him on the team made it so much more fun! Highly recommended!

The ferrata Averau is amazing! Étienne is a lovely and superb guide who knows everything about these mountains. He explained everything and never let me feel insecure for one moment (it was my first time to try this!) It’s beautiful and exhilarating, really, don’t miss it!!

Our excursion landed on a rainy day and Etienne was great at suggesting alternative options in light of the weather. We ended up having a lot of fun despite the rain and having lunch with locals is a great travelling experience in itself! Thanks to Etienne and Fernando for a great day!

The experience was incredible. When you are trying something new for the first time it is important to have someone to support you and Etienne was just that! He was a fantastic guide and provided fantastic support for us all.

Booked 3 days via Ferrata tour with guide Etienne through Explorer-Share. The booking process was easy, online customer service was helpful in checking availabilities and got me connected with the right guide. During the planning phase, Etienne was helpful and responsive. Based on our experiences, he recommend 3 day tour in the Garden of Roses region, and made all lodging arrangement beforehand. The trip was fantastic, definitely the highlight of our trip for both me and my 2 boys (age 9 and 11). Etienne was knowledgeable, and made all the right calls to helps us staying dry when weather turned worse. He communicated extremely well with my young boys, built their confidence and trust, and challenged them the same time. I would recommend Etienne to all my friends and hopefully we can have his services again in our future trips. Thank you

This was my first time in the Dolomites and also my first Via Ferrata experience, and it was incredible! I could not have chosen a nicer guide for the morning, Etienne was really friendly and reassuring, and very patient. What\'s more, as a local to the area he was able to give to tell us a lot about the history of the place, with interesting stories and anecdotes and point out all the different peaks and ranges which made it extra special. As it was my first time, I was very excited, but also a little nervous. I needn\'t have worried though as I was clearly in very safe hands. He had selected a route that was good for beginners and with all the equipment and guidance I could not have felt safer. The climb to the top and the views from the summit of Mount Averau at nearly 9000 feet was just awesome, such a beautiful setting and we were blessed with good weather too :) I would 100% recommend this to anyone thinking about it, just go for it, it\'s not as scary as you think and the views from the top are out of this world! I can\'t wait to go back and perhaps give it a try on my own :)

Etienne ist ein super Guide. Ich hatte viel Spaß. Wir haben das Tempo der Tour immer gut angepasst, was für uns leicht war ging schnell und dort wo wir es Überwindung brauchten hatte ich so viel Zeit wie ich wollte. Es war ideal. Ich konnte mich immer sicher fühlen und habe mich riesig gefreut die Tour gemacht zu haben.

We had an excellent day doing Via Ferrata guided by Etienne with my 3 sons. We booked our trip very late during our holiday but nevertheless, and due to Etienne\'s flexibility, we were able to close our holiday with a Via Ferrata, which was highest on our wish list, on our last day. It was nice talking and walking with Etienne and I am impressed by the variety of guided tours Etienne is involved. y sons will never forget this day.

Excellent adventure! Etienne made my best day in this year. Will remember this event for a long time!

Renato is a fantastic, knowledgable, entertaining guide. He navigated through the worst white out I have ever experienced with bat-like senses, managed the differing levels of fitness in our group with humour and a deft touch, and was a great companion at dinner. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him for any tour or guided skiing experience.

Renato looked after my son and me well, especially problems we encountered including a broken ski binding

Renato is a superb guide who adapts quickly to individual’s capabilities. We did several tours in the areas around Madonna de Campiglio. He is great at finding good snow, on safe terrain. He is also fun to ski with and has a great sense of humour- in English and several other languages, as well as Italian. Renato is one of the top guides in Europe. We recommend him with enthusiasm!

This was our first time doing via ferrata and to be honest I was a bit worried as I\'ve never done something like this before. We\'ve been lead by Ethienne who was very knowledgeable, very kind and very helpful, sharing information and skills to help us do it the right way. The climb was steep, but they do different ones and I can honestly say this was one of the best things I have ever done! I would definately recommend this experience to anyone. We\'ve quickly realised on the day there was no way we could have done this on our own and the support and encouragement and knowledge sharing was everything we have hoped for!

Top of the world, literally!! We enjoyed our experience from start to end to say the least. Etienne was very personable, experienced and tailored our climb for the group. We felt safe and comfortable with our guide as he was a certified mountain guide and knows the Dolomites like the back of his hand. This was the highlight of our trip! Thank you!

I absolutely loved this tour with Renato, he is amazing! Can\'t believe he\'s been hiking and climbing Dolomites for 50 years. He was so fit, kind, funny, informative and a real pleasure to be around. Definitely will recommend this to all of our friends

This was the best adventure I have ever done. It was mesmerising! Thanks to Etienne who looked after us so well throughout. Especially our one and half year old baby. Had a great time, highlight of our trip to Italy! Thanks again!

Since Renato could not confirm our trip, his son Etienne (who is also a mountain guide) did a perfect job guiding us firstly on Via Ferratas and going all the way up to a pure rock climbing on the last day. We have gained exactly what we\'ve wanted from this trip and thanks to Etienne - even more! Etienne showed himself as a professional guide, who truly knows the mountain, who is able to quickly evaluate his client\'s capabilities and suggest appropriate routes in order to enhance the excitement, and who is willing to share his experience and knowledge to increase your degree of immersion!

Etienne and Gauthier were amazing. We had begun feeling a bit more comfortable on the wall prior to our scheduled excursion and Etienne was able to add a bit of difficulty during the day of our climb in order to challenge us (we asked for this). In addition, we felt safe, comfortable, and welcome the entire day. We were even given recommendations about how to make the most of the rest of our afternoon in the Dolomites once we had finished the climb. If you think this is something you\'d like to do, I recommend you don\'t second guess that feeling. Do it!

Etienne was a fantastic guide for our Via Ferrata experience. We had some previous climbing experience, and Etienne tailored our day accordingly. I will definitely be booking with Etienne on future excursions in the Dolomites!

Etienne was an amazing host. He tailored the experience to our skill level, as well as changing the location to better suit where we were coming from. He was encouraging, personable and provided helpful tips along the way. The via Ferrata itself was incredible — more than we were expecting and provided the most spectacular views. We loved it!

Ettiene took us on a wonderful trip in the stunning Dolomites. First day was rain and snow, Ettiene planned an alternative program in the First World War tunnels so we didn’t have to walk in the rain all day. The huts were nice and good food. The trip was a bit too challenging for our mother (65) but Ettiene helped her a lot by carrying her bag and securing her with a rope on the steep parts. Via ferratas were super cool, wonderful views. A tip for others: just go because it is great, but expect some serieus walking up is inclusief to get to the via ferratas.