Easter climbing holiday in Finale Ligure

Sea, Sun, Crag, Pizza & Gelato!

Isn’t it a nice combination to spend this long Easter weekend? Join us for this exclusive climbing trip to Finale Ligure, one of the most famous sport climbing spots in Northern Italy with amazing climbing, great views and a lovely town for dining and visiting.

Finale Ligure, on the Gulf of Genoa, is a small coast town with just about 11’000 inhabitants. The rock climbing at Finale Ligure offers fantastic, diverse sport climbing of great quality and character, with over 4,000 routes to choose from on white limestone rock.

The rock climbing is situated in a succession of valleys in the hills behind Finale Ligure. The best times of the year to climb in Finale Ligure are in the autumn and spring.

What’s the plan?

Thursday 14 April

We meet in Zurich at 07:00 and drive to Finale Ligure. Check in at the apartment we’ll be staying in for the next 4 nights and dinner at a nice local restaurant.

Friday 15 April – Sunday 17 April

Antoine Chaboudez, our certified climbing instructor, will meet us on Friday morning. After a short introduction and briefing, we will head to a local crag and rock climb all day.

We will try different crags every day to make the most of the area.

In between of after the climbing sessions, we can always go for a swim and/or go for a gelato or a drink!

Monday 18 April

On Monday we can still enjoy the town or the beach before leaving, or decide to spend the day in Milan which is on our way back to Zurich. Return to Zurich in the evening.

Requirements & technical information

Grade-wise, the Finale Ligure area offers loads of routes, from 5+ to 8. To join this event, you should be able to lead climb 5A routes outdoors.

If you need a climbing refresher course before joining this event, you can join our 2-day lead climbing refresher course in Ticino on 9-10 April.

Insurance

It is the participant’s responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

How to get there

You have the possibility to meet us in Zurich at 07:00 on Thursday. We will be driving to Finale Ligure.

We can also pick you up in Milano between 11:00 and 13:00 (depending on your arrival time, we can arrange to have lunch there), or meet you in Finale Ligure at 17:00.

Kit list

Day Clothing Essentials

-Hiking or approach shoes
-Flip flops
-T-shirt
-Climbing trousers
-Fleece
-Down jacket
-Waterproof jacket
-Swimsuit and towel
-Sun hat
-Sun glasses
-Warm hat
-Gloves

Technical gear

-Small day backpack (20-30L)
-Climbing shoes
-Harness
-Climbing helmet
-Belay device
-4x Locking carabiners
-10x Quick-draws
-2x Slings
-Chalk bag
-Climbing tape

Pharmacy

-Sun screen and lip protector
-Plasters and basic medicine
-Face mask and hand disinfectant

Pricing

The price for this event is CHF 1’400.

If you would like to book for two persons and share a double bed, the price is CHF 1’200 per person.

Included in price

-4 nights of accommodation
-3 days of outdoor rock climbing with a certified climbing instructor
-Climbing guidebooks of the area
-Breakfast from Friday – Monday
-Packed lunches from Friday – Monday
-Dinner (sometimes at home, sometimes at local restaurants) from Thursday – Sunday
-Transfers between Zurich HB and Finale Ligure
-Onsite transfers between accommodation, crags, restaurants, etc.

Not included in price

-Lunch on Thursday
-Drinks and snacks

Group size

Min. 4 participants
Max. 6 participants

By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.