Climbing coaching - climbing roadtrip Istria
Improve your climbing
With Globo Alpin
Croatia is not only known for its coastline and islands, but also offers excellent conditions for sport climbers. This program is aimed at anyone who wants to develop their climbing style in a targeted manner—in an environment that perfectly combines vacation and coaching.
The focus is not on a classic climbing course, but on individual climbing coaching. The mountain guide accompanies you wherever you need it: whether it's technique, tactics, mental aspects, rope and belaying techniques, or targeted fall training – you decide where you want to start. The focus is on your personal progress.
Individual climbing coaching in Istria / Croatia
The rock quality in Istria/Croatia is excellent:
compact, often grippy limestone with hundreds of well-secured routes. Many of them are in the lower and middle difficulty range – ideal for working on technique and safety without pressure to perform. The nearby sectors with short approaches allow for flexible coaching and plenty of climbing time.
Istria's largest climbing area, Kompanj, is only a 20-minute walk from Mountain Lodge Istria and offers everything from steep sinter routes to technical face climbing. The routes are consistently long and the area is beautifully situated.
We are staying at Mountain Lodge Istria – a very special gem. The comfortable lodge offers the perfect retreat to relax and recharge your batteries after intense days of climbing.
We also enjoy breakfast and dinner there, in a pleasant atmosphere and with a focus on the essentials: relaxation, enjoyment, and a passion for the mountains.
In addition to climbing, there is time for breaks by the sea, short trips to charming coastal towns, or simply to unwind under the southern sun. The mild Mediterranean climate with often dry air ensures pleasant conditions on the rock even on warmer days
Klettergebiete in Istrien
A program for anyone who wants to get more out of their climbing – in an atmosphere that combines development, enjoyment, and serenity.
Program: Meet at the Toblach train station at 1:00 p.m. From there, we will travel together to Istria. The journey takes about 5 hours, including a break. Over six days of climbing, we will visit a variety of areas in Croatia, including Limski Canal, Kompanj, Vela Draga, and many more. We will adapt flexibly depending on the weather, level, and group preferences. You can expect steep canyons, technical slabs, and Mediterranean coastal cliffs. Return journey on Saturday after breakfast.
Requirements:
Climbing from 5a
Accommodation:
Mountain Lodge Istria
Number of participants:
6 - 8 people
Services:
Globo Alpin mountain guide Erwin Steiner
7 x half board in double or quadruple rooms
Packed lunch for on the go
Meeting point: Arrival day, 1:00 p.m. in Dobbiaco
All transfers from/to Dobbiaco train station
8 days of travel, 6 days of climbing
Dates:
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 - Sat, May 2, 2026 (first bookings available) with Erwin Steiner
Price info
€1,795 / Single room supplement €240
Climbing coaching - Globo Alpin
with Erwin Steiner-
25. April - 2. May 2026
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Option for single room € 240
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Climbing
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Delicious food
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Culture
Your accommodation
Stone Lodge II has been newly renovated and furnished with great attention to tradition and originality. It is located in the midst of the breathtaking landscape of the picturesque village of Kompanj in Istria. The gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze and the chorus of birds create a symphony of tranquility that peacefully embraces this idyllic mountain experience.
4 bedrooms (2+2+4; sleeps 8), 3 bathrooms, a large kitchen-diner, a seminar, yoga, or lounge room.
Delicious vegetarian meals are prepared for you daily (breakfast, snacks, dinner). Vegan options are available on request.
Seminar room with panoramic window
The 50 m² room with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows is the heart of Mountain Lodge Istria and is available for our group work, workshops, lectures and films on a large screen/4K projector, as well as for sitting together.
The view of the surrounding Istrian countryside calms the mind and invites you to chill out. From here, you can watch the climbing action on the Kompanj rocks.
Your coach and mountain guide
Erwin Steiner
The mountains have been my companion for over 30 years – I have been working there as a state-certified mountain and ski guide since 1993 and am the founder and mountain guide of the GLOBO ALPIN Alpine School.
For many years, I was also the training manager for South Tyrolean mountain guides, focusing on courses and training.
I am basically out and about in the mountains all year round – on ski tours in winter and mainly on the rocks during the other months.
I particularly appreciate spring, when both worlds overlap and the transition between winter and summer becomes noticeable. In recent years, sport climbing trips have become increasingly important to me. I find the combination of climbing, good rock, a pleasant climate, and structured training particularly useful. In spring and fall, warmer regions offer good conditions for learning or specifically developing climbing techniques.
I am happy to pass on my experience in a practical way.
The goal is clear, measurable progress at your personal level. And when the base camp offers that little bit extra, training becomes more than just coursework—it creates a special atmosphere that can even give you that real vacation feeling. With Mountain Lodge Istria, we have found just such a place.
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