Rock Climbing
Category
5 Days
Duration
Open to all
Experience
Light
Fitness
From 1 to 6
Participants
During the Mapo Tapo 'Sicily by the Sea' experience you will have the opportunity to discover and practice the amazing discipline of climbing surrounded by a crystal-clear sea. In line with the Mapo Tapo spirit, you will also have the occasion to meet fellow climbers and share your passion for the rock! The coastline of Western Sicily is a real amusement park for climbers. The protagonists are the Mediterranean sea, the golden tufas, and the laid-back Sicilian vibe. Nature is still untouched here and you will find extraordinary rock quality and scenery, ranging from limestone crags, to sandstone boulders and DWS routes over crystal clear water. To complete the experience: awesome food and the amazing Sicilian vibe are guaranteed.Sicilian climbing isn’t just scenic... it’s historical! Many crags are set against ancient ruins or near sites once occupied by Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans... which means ascending rock faces that have witnessed thousands of years of human history!
Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.
Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.
Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.
Accomodations
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B&B Polvere di Stelle
Nestled in western Sicily’s rolling hills, Polvere di Stelle is more than just a climbing hostel - it’s a vibrant celebration of Sicilian culture, hospitality, and grassroots climbing spirit. Housed in a lovingly restored early‑20th-century farmhouse in Ummari, this B&B reflects the passion of founders Giorgia and Davide, who decided to combine the beauty of the natural surroundings and the vibrant local and international climbing community, which you’ll find gathered every evening around the dinner table. Equipped with hot tub, BBQ, and a climbing wall in the backyard - Cata Wall - its features will make your stay very special! Not to mention the delicious Italian breakfasts, where homemade cakes are the main characters. Accommodation is in private rooms (sleep 2-4) with en-suite bathrooms.
Guides
Marco
Marco is a certified UIAGM guide: he will understand your climbing level, propose the optimal climbing routes, and show you the best climbing tricks!
Gio & Cata
Giorgia and Davide are the hosts of the accommodation "B&B Polvere di Stelle" where you will be staying during this trip. They are two super friendly local climbers who sometimes will come climb with you! Giorgia’s home‑baked cakes - bursting with local flavors like honey, citrus, and almonds - fuel climbers before they venture out. Her warmth and creative spirit set the tone for the day. Davide, an accomplished local climber and boulderer, sculpted Bosco Scorace, Sicily’s first sandstone bouldering haven, nestled in eucalyptus woods just minutes from the hostel.
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48 total
Great guide, wonderful places, amazing friends. What else could I ask for? See you on my next trip
Amazing climbing trip! Such good company, food, amazing climbs and everything was arranged perfectly. Would for sure recommend and do again.
The guide made the experience worth it. All went well in this amazing weekend, I was looking for a climbing instructor who could show me around and tech further techniques. The group was wonderful, the B&B very cozy, as were the hosts with a wonderful Italian breakfast experience too. The location and logistics were all easily covered which made this a great experience. Also, beautiful climbing spots, breathtaking. I just don't give this a 5 stars review because we had to share the bedroom, which might not be everyone's cup of tea :)
The climbing trip was very worth it ! We enjoyed every day of the trip thanks to the guides that did an excellent job catering to everyone ability level and preferences. They also took us to spots after climbing to swim, for example. I really appreciated their good hearts and effort to make the trip memorable, comfortable, and safe for everyone. Good job <3
Great trip would highly recommend! I had joined in as an absolute beginner and yet was able to have a lot of fun and learn a lot. Would recommend folks to practice some rope climbing and ideally reach a degree of proficiency prior to the trip to extract the most out of it
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