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Map of Sardinian Rock
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Rock Climbing in Cala Gonone
Rock Climbing around
Cagliari
Rock Climbing around
Iglesias and Domusnovas
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Rock Climbing around Nuoro and Cala Gonone
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Rock climbing areas around Iglesias and Domusnovas

Concentrated around the town of Iglesias is one of Sardinia's largest rock climbing area, with over 600 routes. This area is dominated by the rock climbing at Domusnovas, where there are 440 routes alone! The rock climbing at Domusnovas is very varied with numerous slabs, walls and overhangs to choose from across all levels of difficulty, on excellent bolted limestone. The wall of Punta Pilocca is described as the best in the whole and Sardinia, plus there is some multi-pitch climbing near the coast at Masua.

The climate here makes it an excellent place to visit to go rock climbing from early autumn right through to late spring, and hence is a popular "winter sun" rock climbing holiday venue.

 

 

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Map of the rock climbing areas around Iglesias including Domusnovas

 
Rock Climbing around Iglesias including Domusnovas
No Region Type of Climbing Type of Rock No of Routes Grade Range Single or Multi-pitch
1 Domusnovas
Sport
Limestone
440
4b - 8b
Single
2 Ombre rossa
Sport
Limestone
21
5c - 8a+
Single
3 Gonnesa
Sport
Limestone
35
5c - 7b+
Single
4 Villamassargia
Sport
No Information available
5 Sard Grit
Pure Trad
Basalt
24
4c - 7a+
Single
6 Capo Sandalo
Sport
Basalt
5
6a - 7a+
Both
7 Masua
Trad/Sport
Limestone
146
5a - 8a+
Both
8 Buggerru
Sport
Limestone
47
4c - 7b+
Both
9 Punta Pilocca
Sport
Limestone
78
4b - 7c
Single
10 Gutturu Pala
Sport
Limestone
30
6a+ - 8a+
Single
11 Villacidro
Sport
Granite
19
5c to 7a+
Single
12 Arbus
Bouldering
No Information available
Rock climbing and sports climbing guidebook for Sardinia, including Domusnovas  

All the above information has been extracted from the excellent guide book by Maurizio Oviglia, called "Pietra di Luna", shown opposite, which is available in English. This guidebook includes many excellent photographs of rock climbing throughout Sardinia.

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Iglesias and Domusnovas Rock Climbing Logistics

For the majority of the routes a single 60m rope and up to 12 quickdraws will be sufficient. For those looking to climb the long multi-pitch routes, then dual ropes and full lead rack are advisable.

Within the Iglesias area there are numerous places to stay that are suitable for rock climbers, see our Iglesias accommodation page for more details.

Click on these images to view a larger photograph of the rock climbing to be found in the Iglesias and Domusnovas areas of Sardinia.
     
Rock climbing guidebook for Sardinia

Pietra di Luna, is the comprehensive guidebook for
rock climbing & bouldering in Sardinia, including Domusnovas

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