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In spring and in fall the main seat of our climbing school Arco will be on Kalymnos. You have the possibility to book 5-day climbing courses or personal instructions. |
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| Related links to Kalymnos Island in Greece |
Hiking and Trekking Holidays on the Island Kalymnos in
Greece
Rockclimbing & sailing on Kalymnos in
Greece
Kalymnos island official web site
Kalymnos by Greeka.com - The greek islands specialists
Meltemi travel viaggi e turismo (agenzia italiana specializzata sulle isle
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Kalymnos is a small Greek island which makes part of the Dodecanese archipelago. It is located North of the well-known island of KOS, not far from Rhodes and the Turkish coast of Bodrum. Kalymnos' dimensions are ca. 25 x 10 km. In the past, the island was famous for its sponge divers. The 'normal' tourism is not invasive and the climbers have started to come here only since 1998. The best periods to come here are spring and fall. The summer is extremely hot and the likelihood of very strong and long-lasting winds is rather high. The climate is very mild and dry throughout the whole year. Rainy days are rare and mostly during winter-time. (PLEASE SEE THE DATES OF OUR COURSE PROPOSALS). Languages spoken: English, Greek. Currency: EURO. Passport is necessary for non EU travellers, otherwise the identity card is enough. If in doubt, please check with your consulate or travel agency. |
| OUR ALPINE SCHOOL IS ABLE TO OFFER A FULL PACKAGE OF FLIGHT + HOTEL + CLIMBING COURSE by an connected agency, specialized in travel to the islands of Greece (see our site www.kalymnosclimbing.eu). | |
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The history of climbing on Kalymnos is very recent. Only in 1996, an Italian climbers couple has discovered Kalymnos as a climbers' paradise. Kalymnos offers a great number and variety of lime stone rocks with different kinds of difficulty degrees (overhangs, caves with stalactites, slabs...). At the moment there are about 45 crags with more than 850 single pitch routes. There are also some multi-pitch routes available. During our last courses on Kalymnos Island, we have visited some sectors which have been just recently opened. In particular, we have climbed in those areas where there are almost only easy routes from 4a to 6a, also suitable for beginners. We have been climbing in recently opened sectors on fantastic and still "stinging" rocks with routes that sometimes exceed 30 meters. Wherever you are, you can enjoy the panorama, uncontaminated nature and the blue sea typical for Kalymnos. We recommend to wear long, technical climbing trousers both to avoid the pungent shrubs and to protect the knees during climbing. On the new, easy and sharp slabs of Kalymnos, falling while leading is absolutely to be avoided. |
| OUR OFFER INCLUDES A: 5-DAY-CLIMBING COURSE with an internationally licensed MOUNTAIN GUIDE (language: English, German, Italian), rent of the general technical material such as rope, quickdraws, carabiners. | |
| Dates (W) | 14 - 15 - 42 - 43 - 44/ 2010 | upon request | |
| No. of participants: 4 - 5 | Price: Euro 580,00 per person | ||
| Duration | 5 days | ||
| Program on Kalymnos: | day 1 - Crag Arhi - climbing top-rope
and rope manouvers from 4c to ... day 2 - Crag Kasteli - climbing technique in leading or top-rope 4b - 6a day 3 - Crag Odyssey - leading climb or top-rope difficulty 5b to ... day 4 - Crag Palace - leading tactics or climbing top-rope from 5c to ... day 5 - Crag Telendos - climbing in leading or top-rope difficulty 6a - 6b NB: The program would be changed according to weather conditions, climbing capacity or requests of the participants. |
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- a five-day-climbing course:
guidance/supervision of an internationally licensed mountain guide (language: English, German, Italian), rent
of the general technical material such as rope, quickdraws, carabiners.The goal of most participants in the
courses is to go climbing independently and to lead In the beginning of the course we still climb top-rope on
difficult routes trying to reach the limit our your climbing capacity with the objective to attain a higher
climbing degree, to correct possible mistakes and to refine your climbing technique. Next step in the
course is advanced rope and climbing techniques for climbers who are "leading". The success of the course
depends of course on the participants prior experience and a small number of participants. |
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| What to bring: | Helmet - harness - climbing shoes - windcheater -
chalkbag - backpack - bottle - light wetsuit (3-5 mm) - fins - mask - snorkel. For further quick information, please do not hesitate contact Karin: +39 0464 422 273 |
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Kalymnos is best known as the island of some of the word' s finest sponge divers. The sea has always been a focal element in the local life, which has preserved its traditional character colour and style to a great extent - nowadays Kalymnos island is part of a protected National Marine Park. Most of the beaches are rocky and you will find crystal clear turquoise water. The 'normal' tourism on Kalymnos is rather limited. We offer a snorkelling tour accompanied by a divemaster (CMAS diploma) who can also give you useful advise regarding freediving immersions in apnea. Your divemaster is also prepared to accompany the participants snorkelling during their 'time-off' from rock climbing. The water temperature in the periods which we are offering is between 18 C. in spring and around 22 C. in fall. We recommend to bring a light wetsuit (3-5 mm), fins and mask. We especially recommend a visit of the wild Island of Telendos where the new rock climbing crags, the crystal clear water of the sea and the white gravel beaches fulfill the concept of "climbing and sea". |
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You get there by plane to Athens from all major European and international airports. After the construction of the new airport on Kalymnos, the most direct way to reach the Island is a domestic flight from Athens to Kalymnos Sometimes it is convenient book flights online with AEGEAN AIRLINES - OLYMPICAIR - RYANAIR to Athens and Kos. From the harbour of Kos you take a ferryboat to Kalymnos Island (ca. 40 min.). How to get around on the island: by scooter (with automatic gear) suitable for 2 persons (please bring along your drivers license and wind-proof jacket) or by rent-a-car. (Cost for a scooter per day: ca. EUR 12 - 15; rent-a-car per day: ca. EUR 35 - 40). Depending on your flight schedule, it might be necessary to spend an extra night in Athens or on the island of Kos (not included in our offer). In this case we are able to provide you with useful information. |
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There are some small hotels on Kalymnos Island and only very few are open in the low season. The climbers are mostly staying in the so-called "studios" which is the local name for a holiday flat. The studios are furnished with a small kitchen, private bathroom and a porch. Our local collaborators are the owners and managers of the studios which are available for 2 up to 3 persons. We can give you a hand with the reservation of a hotel room or the studios for 2-3 persons and the scooter for the duration of climbing course. The studios are very nice and clean; the price is from 30 to 40 Euro per day. There are various small restaurants (taverna) where you can eat local and international food at very reasonable prices. The locals most of whom speak English, are very gentle and friendly towards the climbers. NEWS: You have the possibility to book the rock climbing course inclusive accommodation in a hotel on Kalymnos Island. |
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