Sicily has numerous climbing areas, large and small, scattered across the island. But two areas stand out: the area around San Vito Lo Capo and the city of Palermo. Here, over 1,000 climbing routes have been established, ranging from 5a to 9a.
We invite you to a rock climbing and mountaineering program in Sicily’s most popular climbing area – San Vito Lo Capo in the province of Trapani. This area is ideal for beginners and advanced climbers. We’ll spend days training on the rocks, climbing alpine routes, and multi-pitch routes. The local rock type is limestone.
The tour program includes an ascent to the summit under the guidance of an experienced guide.
The route is balanced, combining climbing days (gradually increasing in difficulty) with cultural breaks. An excellent option for a group with climbing experience at 5c–6a who wants to practice multi-pitch routes.
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Your guides for tour “Mountaineering and Rock Climbing in Sicily”
Route of Mountaineering and Rock Climbing in Sicily:
Palermo — San Vito Lo Capo — Erice — Trapani — Palermo
Tour route of Mountaineering and rock climbing in Sicily by days
day
Arrival in Palermo. Transfer to San Vito Lo Capo. Check into your apartment. Climb the first cliffs. Adaptation to the limestone. Warm-up on easy routes ($5b–$5c). Renewed feeling for the rock.
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Intensive climbing. Focus on 6a-6b.
day
First multi-pitch route (2-3 pitches, max $6a). Practicing stations and working in pairs at altitude.
day
Let’s dedicate this day to cultural tourism: Erice, Trapani, salt lakes.
day
Back-up plan: if the weather is bad, change to a closed sector/grotto (e.g. Grotta di Calamancina), where it is drier and less windy.
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Climbing in Palermo. We’re trying a new area and routes based on our experience. After the climb, a Palermo overview.
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Packing up and checking out. Returning to Palermo airport.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
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Cost and conditions of the tour “Mountaineering and rock climbing in Sicily”
Is this trip right for you?
The program is suitable for those who are already confident in climbing 5b-5c routes on a wall (with top rope) or 5a-5b on natural rocks.
This program will appeal to climbers of 5b–6b difficulty and active recreation enthusiasts who want to improve their limestone climbing technique and try multi-pitch routes in picturesque Sicilian locations. It’s ideal for those who want to combine sport, travel, and cultural relaxation in an atmosphere of sun and sea.
Included in the price:
- Guide (1 per 4 participants);
- Car and fuel rental for all program days;
- Toll road access;
- Apartment rental for the entire stay (double occupancy in rooms);
- Entrance fees and entrance fees to national parks;
- General equipment rental: ropes, quickdraws, carabiners, chocks, slings;
- Certificate of program completion
The price does not include:
- Airfare to Palermo;
- Meals;
- Accident and medical insurance;
- Climbing equipment rental.
Cost depends on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 4 | 1200 EUR |
| 3 | 1400 EUR |
| 2 | 1700 EUR |
| 1 | 3200 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Bag/duffel bag for personal belongings;
Backpack 25-35 liters (More about choosing a backpack);
Shoes and clothes:
- Trekking sneakers (it’s important that the shoes are comfortable and well-broken in. Typically, shoes with a snug toe box are chosen and are 1.5 to 2 sizes larger than your foot size) (Learn more about choosing clothes and shoes);
- Training shoes (climbing shoes; if not, then snug-fitting sneakers);
- Flip-flops/Crocs/sandals;
- Sweatpants (Gore-Tex, cotton, or synthetic);
- Windbreaker or light jacket (in case of wind at sea);
- Warm sweater (polar, fleece);
- 2-3 pairs of socks;
- T-shirt;
- Shorts;
- Change of underwear;
- Sun protection;
- Swimsuit/swimming trunks.
Additional:
- A backpack cover (or large plastic bags for packing your things);
- Headlamp + a set of batteries;
- Hygiene products (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; you shouldn’t take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, or heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Small towel;
- Documents;
- First aid kit (antibacterial bandages, cold remedies, stomach and head remedies, etc. You should also bring your own medications for any specific ailments);
- Sunglasses;
- Water container (1-2 liters);
- Sunscreen (SPF 30-50);
- Power bank.
Special equipment (rental of special equipment is included in the price of the event):
- Belay system;
- Self-belaying hooks;
- Descender;
- 4 carabiners;
- Helmet.
- Camera;
- Lip balm;
- Seating pad;
- Work gloves.
Additional information
Highly qualified guides will be with you throughout the program. These guides will teach you rock climbing techniques, accompany you on climbs, and organize and lead all activities listed in the program. During climbs, each guide will take a maximum of four participants in their group.
Absence of diseases incompatible with active tourism: List of diseases
Physical and mental preparation before climbing and hiking in the mountains
This program is accessible to any healthy, physically fit individual. However, a basic level of fitness is required. You should be able to walk with a backpack weighing up to 10 kg and be able to climb rock with a top rope and a light pack. Upper body exercises and aerobic exercise, such as running and cycling, will help you stay in shape during the program. If you have previous climbing experience, you will enjoy the program even more.
Apartment rental for the entire stay (2-bed occupancy in rooms).
You can eat on your own or together. You can buy groceries at supermarkets and cook your own meals, or eat in cafes or restaurants. The guide is NOT a cook or waiter.
The guide will always have a general first aid kit. We recommend that you carry a small personal first aid kit with specific medications. Each participant in the ascent must have mountaineering medical insurance. The guide is not authorized to provide medical services, so do not expect them to have pills, injections, or any specific medications.
This program is accessible to any healthy, physically fit individual. However, a basic level of fitness is required. You should be able to walk with a backpack weighing up to 10 kg and be able to climb rock with a top rope and a light pack. Upper body exercises and aerobic exercise, such as running and cycling, will help you stay in shape during the program. If you have previous climbing experience, you will enjoy the program even more.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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