Bolzano Rock Climbing Basecamp

Bolzano is a charming medieval town, where Italian and German cultures blend harmoniously. Surrounded by the breathtaking mountains of Sciliar, Rosengarten and Latemar, it feels more like being in a small mountain village than in the capital of South Tyrol. Strolling through its squares and picturesque streets, you'll feel an atmosphere that is both cosmopolitan and authentically local. With its famous Christmas markets, museums like the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology featuring Ötzi, refined cuisine and prestigious wineries, Bolzano is a must-visit destination for those seeking beauty, history, and nature all in one place!

Your program in the Dolomites starts here! During the day, you can enjoy the “bella vita” of this south tyrolean town, and before dinner, you'll meet the mountain guide for an organizational briefing and gear double check before embarking on the multi-day tour! Get ready for fun!!!

Accommodation: Hotel in Bolzano

Your first day kicks off with single-pitch sport climbing — a perfect warm-up and a chance to build rapport with your guide. It’s the ideal setting to receive personalized technique tips and for your guide to assess your level, helping plan the days ahead for maximum enjoyment and progression. One excellent mid-season crag is Juval, set in a scenic valley and offering beautiful gneiss climbs across all grades. After breakfast, you'll transfer to Naturno, and following your climbing session, you’ll have the chance to visit the nearby Messner Mountain Museum — an inspiring space dedicated to mountain culture, exploration, and the human relationship with the vertical world. Of course, there are many other great options for the day, from limestone faces to the iconic porphyry walls surrounding Bolzano. After the climb, return to your hotel and enjoy dinner at one of Bolzano’s many charming restaurants — we’ll be happy to recommend our favorites!

Accommodation: Hotel in Bolzano

On day two, you’ll head up to the panoramic walls of Glanig (San Genesio), where a range of recently equipped multi-pitch routes awaits: from well-bolted sport lines to mixed routes with a traditional feel. With options for various skill levels, it’s the perfect setting for a full climbing adventure high above the valley. At the top, a traditional South Tyrolean maso (mountain farmhouse) will be waiting to welcome you with a well-deserved lunch made from local farm products and their own meat, all served with unbeatable views over the Dolomites and the city below.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bolzano

For day three, we suggest heading south to the Sarca Valley for a stunning multi-pitch climb above Lake Toblino or in the legendary Arco di Trento area, a true paradise for sport climbers and multi-pitch enthusiasts alike. Here, both early pioneers and modern alpinists have left their mark, opening classic lines that offer a full Dolomite-style experience just minutes from the shores of Lake Garda. And after a rewarding day on the wall, there’s always time for a well-earned gelato or a cold beer in Arco’s charming old town, surrounded by climbing shops that’ll make your eyes sparkle.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bolzano

Today might be the perfect opportunity to give your feet and toes a well-earned break after days in tight climbing shoes. Instead of cranking on holds, enjoy a lighter day on a via ferrata. We can choose an easier, more hiking-style route that offers big panoramas, or go for a more technical and vertical line if you’re still looking for excitement and not feeling tired. A great chance to have fun on the vertical without overloading your fingers and feet in climbing shoes.

Accommodation: Hotel in Bolzano

Another exciting option we’d love to suggest is tackling a multi-pitch route on the stunning red porphyry cracks around Bolzano, or on the impressive gneiss walls in the Venosta Valley… you'll feel like you're climbing in the States!
Of course, we’re totally flexible: if the weather turns, we can easily head south to the Adige Valley or the Lake Garda area for a great multi-pitch adventure there instead!

Accommodation: Hotel in Bolzano

Departure (private transfer to the airport is available upon request).