MULTI-ACTIVITY-HOLIDAY-SPAIN
Multi Activity – Costa Blanca
We base this course near to the bustling coastal town of Calpe. A popular tourist destination for many years, Calpe has many attractions including it’s own mountain, miles of golden sands, restaurants & bars, as well as plenty of shopping too.
Within a short drive there is access to fine coastal climbing crags, these offer a selection of single & multi-pitch climbs. With stunning views over the Mediterranean there can be few finer places on earth to climb.
Nearby there is a recently developed ‘Via Ferrata’ on the huge mountain of Ponoch. Until recently this mountain was a place for the hardened enthusiast only, but with the Via Ferrata in place it’s accessible to fit adults who have a head for heights.
With world class walking routes and a fantastic climate, this is indeed a perfect location for multiactivity adventures.
Course outline
This is a multi-activity holiday and you will be encouraged to join us for all the activities. These will include: Rock climbing; Mountain walking; Scrambling; Abseiling & Via Ferrata;
How much of each of these activities we do will depend on group preferences & weather conditions.
Day 1) Arrive & transfer to Calpe, familiarize with local area. Local mountain walk – El Penon de Ifach (2.5 hours)
Day 2) Rock climbing & Abseil – Toix crag
Day 3) Mountain walk – Olta (5 hours)
Day 4) Via Ferrata – Ponoch mountain
Day 5) Airport transfer for onward travel home
Kit list:
Rock shoes, sturdy trail shoes, warm clothing, waterproof outerwear, sun hat. We provide all climbing equipment (apart from shoes), however, if you have some of your own equipment, feel free to bring it along. Wearing a helmet is essential whilst at the crag.
Fitness requirements
Most of the climbing venues are only a few minutes walk from parking areas, however when the sun shines (which is often), we need to keep hydrated so carry plenty of water each day.
The Via Ferrata involves a 30 minute uphill walk, followed by a very steep climb. Mountain walks will be no more than 5 hours duration and will include plenty of rest / photo breaks.
Dates
11th - 15th May 2012
12th – 16th October 2012
9th – 13th November 2012
11th – 15th January 2013
Price
£600 per person
This includes:
1) Transfers to & from Alicante airport
2) Comfortable villa accommodation (twin rooms)
3) Guiding & instruction during all activities
4) Transport for the duration
5) Evening meals on first & last night – local restaurant and to include wine
6) All Technical equipment
What else is there to do?
Calpe has a wonderful beach for those wanting a lazy afternoon, or why not take a stroll around the old town or along the promenade and find out how the first settlers here caught fish, it’s elaborate!
Food
Your guide will take you to a local restaurant on the first & final evenings. Here you will be served a 3 course meal with wine.
The remaining meals are on a self-catering basis. There are cooking facilities in the villa, or you may choose to eat out locally.
Disclaimer
This trip involves travel to mountainous areas where a short notice change of itinerary may be necessary. The details of the itinerary may well be altered to suit participants, the weather or for any other reason deemed necessary. Climbing and mountaineering are dangerous activities where serious injury or death may occur. Please be aware that although we take precautions to ensure your safety, there will always be an element of risk and uncertainty in climbing & mountaineering activities. We advise all clients to ensure they have adequate insurance cover for the duration of their stay. The British Mountaineering Council provides travel policies specific for adventurous activities, Click here for details.
And finally….
If you have any questions regarding the above, please don’t hesitate to contact us
