Transition from Indoor to Outdoor climbing

• 5 instructed climbing days
• Top-rope & lead climbing
• Safe belaying
• Build a solid outdoor climbing experience
• Reading a route
• Improve your climbing technique
• Improve your mental strenght
• Outdoor safety rules and communication
• Equipment choice and use
• How to use a guidebook
• Understanding of outdoor risks
• Lots of fun!

A tailor-made program according to the level and objectives of the climbers

Here is a suggestion:

Day 1

Arrival at Kos or Kalymnos Airport

Day 2

Odyssea. Analysis of your safety and climbing skills to plan your customized program for the week.
Dinner with the climbing group at the local shepherd’s restaurant under Grande Grotta or on the
port at the local fisherman’s restaurant.

Day 3

Poets/Kalydna – Learn and train efficient climbing techniques (footwork, balance). Enjoy climbing with view on Telendos!

Day 4

Telendos island – Boat trip to the sector Irox. Practice your climbing skills, build confidence and enjoy!

Day 5

Rest day. Possibilities of kayak, bicycle, scuba diving, beach…

Day 6

Arginonta: climb on the red rock of Arginonta with the blue/turquoise sea. Train, build confidence and enjoy superb and colourful climbing routes!

Day 7

Climb next to Grande Grotta, the symbol of rock-climbing in Kalymnos!
Dinner at the port with homemade food, fresh fish and view on Telendos!

Day 8

Departure

A climbing day is around 7 hours, generally from 9am to 4pm.

This schedule can be modified according to the weather and different orientation of the crags, in order to be in the sun or the shade, etc.

Gym climbers from 5a to 7a

No outdoor climbing experience required

Minimum number of participants: 2

Maximum number of participants: 6 persons

Spring 2021

• 4 – 9 April: Intermediate Climbing Course – Transition Indoor/Outdoor (2 spots left)
• 25 – 30 April: Intermediate Climbing Course – Teens 15-18 years old (2 spots left)
• 30 May – 4 June: Intermediate Climbing Course – Transition Indoor/Outdoor

Summer 2021

• 19 – 24 July: Intermediate – Transition Indoor/Outdoor climbing (2 spots left)
• 8 – 13 August: Intermediate – Transition Indoor/Outdoor climbing (2 spots left)

Fall 2021

• 5 – 10 September: Intermediate – Transition Indoor/Outdoor climbing (4 spots left)

How to get to Kalymnos

Closest Airports: Kalymnos and Kos*

*From Kos Airport: Regular ferries from the port of Mastichari (Kos island) to Kalymnos.

Food

– Restaurant: a complete meal (of delicious greek cuisine and generous portions). From 10€
– Cook yourself: most of the accommodation have kitchenette and there is always a minimarket at a walking distance from your room.

Accommodation

Kalymnos offers you different choice of accommodations, according to your budget and number of persons.
– Studios or B&B : from 25 euros/night for 2 persons. Facilities: private balcony with seaview, full equipped kitchen, bathroom and WIFI.

– Hotel: from 45 euros/night, including breakfast. Facilities: private balcony with sea view, bathroom, safe deposit box, sitting room, refrigerators, WIFI, Satellite TV, air condition and swimming pool.

– Apartment or house: ideal for family or group of friends, from 50 to 100€/day. Facilities: private balcony with sea view, full equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom, washing machine, 2 bedrooms (or more), WIFI, air condition, TV.

All accommodations are at a walking distance of minimarkets, restaurants, scooter rental, cafes, shops, beach and part of climbing sectors.