Hot Rock in Sardinia

• dates: Sat 18 Oct - Sat 25 Oct 2008
• duration: 7 nights
• experience rating: 1
• location: show map
• price: from £629.00 pp
• availability: Places Available

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• About the Break
• What's Included?
• Itinerary
• Accommodation
• Travel
• Reviews

• About the Break

  With cheap flights, beautiful weather and great rock Sardinia is the venue for our Autumn rock climbing break which offers you an adventure you’ll never forget.

  This holiday is suitable for beginners and improvers, and is ideal for anyone who has been climbing indoors and wants to try climbing outdoors, for anyone wanting to learn to lead climb and for those wanting to improve technique and push up their standards.

  There is a wide variety of sport and trad climbing across the grade range and if you’ve never climbed before, Sardinia is a great place to learn.

  For those wanting to get to grips with leading on rock there are well protected bolted climbs in the lower grades, and numerous venues for developing your sport climbing and multipitch skills whilst under the expert tuition of British instructors.
  
  You don’t need to be super-fit, but it would help if you have done some climbing - indoors or outdoors - before you go.

  Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia is a prime destination for Italian tourists during the hot summers. In winter it’s a magical place for walkers, climbers and mountain bikers. 

  We stay in Cala Gonone, a small seaside resort on the East coast of Sardinia offering impressive mountain scenery, beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear seas and fantastic limestone cliffs and caves – it’s easy to see how it has become one of the top sun rock climbing venues in Europe.

• What's Included?

  • 7 nights accommodation at the Cala Luna Hotel in Cala Gonone, Sardinia
  • Breakfasts and packed lunches every day
  • 6 days rock climbing instruction
  • All specialist equipment, including helmets, ropes and climbing racks etc.
  • Airport Transfers
  • Fully qualified expert British climbing instructors
  • First aid cover
  • Digital photos of the holiday (put on a special website for you to access)
  
  ......and a warm sea for swimming or snorkelling, beautiful beaches for relaxing and the best ice cream in the the world!

  What’s Not Included?

  • Flights – you need to book these yourself
  • Evening meals
  • Extra activities e.g. mountain biking, boat trip

• Itinerary & What to Bring

  Saturday 18th October

  Fly from UK to Olbia, Sardinia
  Your instructors will meet you at the airport.
  Transfer to Cala Gonone, check in to the hotel.
  Drinks, welcome briefing and introductions in bar.
  

  Sunday – Friday:

  A varied and fun week of rock climbing.
  
  We tailor each itinerary to group interest and aspirations, as the area is suited to a wide variety of both guided climbing and instructional/coaching activities. The typical types of climbing and activities available may include:
  
  
  • Single and multipitch sport climbing days
  • Naturally protected adventure climbing
  • Seaside bouldering
  • Intro leading instruction
  • Multipitch skills + tuition
  • Performance lead coaching

  Saturday 25th October

  Transfer to airport. Flight back to UK

  What should I bring?

  Please remember to bring the following clothing and equipment with you.

  • Passport, European Health Insurance Card (replaces the old E111), Travel Insurance Documents
  • Rock climbing shoes, harness & helmet if you have them (we can provide them free of charge if you don't have your own)
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Cool outdoor clothing (shorts, T-shirts, vests etc.)
  • Warm outdoor clothing (fleeces, jumpers, tracksuit / jogging bottoms / leggings), even in Sardinia!
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Day rucksack (25 - 35 litres)
  • Water bottle
  • Any personal climbing equipment you wish to use
  • Swimming costume / beach wear
  • Sunhat, sunscreen, shades
  • Trainers or approach shoes for walking to the crags

• Accommodation

  Hotel Cala Luna - Lungomare Palmasera 6, 08020 Cala Gonone, Sardinia

  You will stay at the 3-star Hotel Cala Luna, a short walk from the historical port and beautiful beaches in Cala Gonone. The location is simply stunning - the hotel terrace overlooks the sea and a wonderful unspoilt coastline.
  
  Hotel Cala Luna is an elegant & friendly family-run hotel, and the ideal place for those who want to spend a relaxing and memorable holiday in Sardinia and make use of modern facilities in a welcoming atmosphere.

  All of the 27 rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, with comfortable, contemporary furniture and modern amenities, such as mini-bar, individual climate controls, high speed internet access, satellite TV, security box and hair-drier. Most of the rooms have a balcony overlooking the sea. 
  Hotel Cala Luna facilities include an excellent restaurant with great service.

• Travel

  You will need to fly to Olbia in Sardinia.

  Easyjet fly into Olbia from London Gatwick to Olbia. Your instructors will meet you at Olbia airport and free airport transfers will be provided for the following flights:

  Saturday 18th October dep. London Gatwick 14.00, arr. Olbia 17.20

  Saturday 25th October dep. Olbia 17.50, arr. London Gatwick 19.10

  Fares are currently available from £17.99 one way, incl. taxes and charges. 

  Please note:
  If you decide to arrive or leave on a different flight you will need to make your own way to the hotel in Cala Gonone.
  We can arrange extra nights accommodation at the hotel - please contact us with your requirements. 

• Reviews

  Thank you both for a wicked holiday. We learnt and achieved so much, and had a whale of a time too! Super, super time had by all of us……Look forward to seeing you both again!

  Nichola: Rock Climbing Holiday, Sardinia 2006 October

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