Guest Stories: Life-Changing Adventures with VST

A group of happy guests enjoying the sunset on the deck of a sailboat during a Vertical Sailing Tour, sharing stories and creating a sense of community.

Real Stories from Real Adventurers

Step aboard the Vertical Sailing Tour — an exclusive voyage where the Mediterranean’s blazing sun meets the thrill of climbing sheer limestone crags. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a transformation. It’s the ultimate vertical sailing tour experience, woven with authentic challenges, serene escapes, and profound connections with nature and kindred spirits.

Escape the Ordinary, Embrace the Extraordinary

Imagine waking every day in a hidden bay, surrounded by the crystal-clear Mediterranean, your dreams unfolding with the sun. You yearn to break free from hectic routines, to live moments steeped in adventure and rejuvenation. But where can you find this perfect balance — of adrenaline, discovery, and comfort?

This is the desire shared by adventurers seeking more than a vacation. They crave life-changing experiences that challenge their limits, renew their spirit, and promise safety amidst wilderness. For those who dream of sailing and climbing in breathtaking Mediterranean locations, the search ends here.

Why Choose Vertical Sailing Tour?

Our vertical sailing tour defies conventional travel. Carefully curated routes, professional guides, and luxury sailing yachts blend into an unparalleled adventure. Every detail is designed to awaken passions, foster trust, and deliver thrill with ease.

From novices stepping onto a boat alone to seasoned climbers seeking new routes, VST crafts a safe, welcoming environment with the highest standards. Expert guides accompany you on climbing routes that suit your level, while skippers navigate sublime waters to secluded climbing crags inaccessible to any other means but by boat.

Our growing family of adventurers has spoken—vertical sailing tour reviews celebrate our attentive crew, flawless organization, and unforgettable experiences. These testimonials reflect the heart of our mission: to create moments that stay with you forever.

Experience the Journey: Sailing and Climbing Like Never Before

Every itinerary we offer captures the spirit of the Mediterranean adventure. From the jagged cliffs of Sardinia’s east coast to the legendary crags of Kalymnos, each day intertwines two extraordinary passions: sailing and climbing.

Climbing Routes for Every Stage

VST’s climbing sailing tour experiences cater spectacularly from beginners to seasoned climbers. Our climbing guides tailor routes, ensuring you’re challenged and supported — whether you’re top-roping your first outdoor pitch or pushing your limits on multi-pitch limestone walls.

Our carefully selected climbing crags promise a visual feast paired with technical variety: deep water soloing, sport climbing, and via ferrata routes, each offering unique thrills framed by breathtaking sea views.

Seamless Sailing Between Destinations

The essence of this adventure lies in the ease with which you move between untouched crags, hidden coves, and vibrant coastal villages—all aboard our luxury sailing yachts. Feel the wind as the skipper glides the boat through turquoise waters, delivering you each morning to new landscapes ripe for exploration.

Nights are spent moored in secluded bays, where you can refresh with a swim or a glass of wine under star-studded skies. This seamless blend of movement and rest cultivates a deep connection with the sea and the rhythm of life aboard.

The Boat

Our yachts are more than vessels—they are floating sanctuaries of comfort and style amidst raw nature. Elegantly appointed cabins offer cozy retreats after exhilarating days; communal areas invite laughter, stories, and new friendships in an intimate setting.

Every detail reflects sophistication and care: from quality amenities to attentive crew ensuring a smooth and safe journey. Whether you’re savoring gourmet meals prepared onboard or relaxing on deck with the Mediterranean breeze, life on the boat is a cherished part of your vertical sailing tour.

Voices from the Heart: Real Guests, Real Stories

“I embarked solo, uncertain what awaited. Yet VST exceeded my wildest dreams—each day filled with climbs, challenges, and friendships that transformed me.”

“As beginners, we feared the unknown. But patient guides and breathtaking vistas made this climbing sailing tour our most cherished experience.”

“Waking to the gentle swell, with cliffs just a boat ride away, felt like living a dream. Vertical Sailing Tour is not just a trip; it’s a profound journey.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is prior climbing experience necessary? No. Our climbing guides accommodate all levels—from first-timers to advanced climbers—ensuring everyone is safe and challenged.
  • What is the accommodation like on board? Our yachts provide mid-luxury comfort with well-appointed cabins, shared living spaces, and full amenities tailored for adventure travelers.
  • Where do the tours take place? We explore some of the Mediterranean’s finest sailing and climbing destinations, including Sardinia, Kalymnos, Mallorca, and more.
  • How large are the groups? VST keeps group sizes intimate to foster camaraderie, personalized guidance, and an exclusive atmosphere.
  • What is included in the tour? All sailing, climbing instruction, guided excursions, meals on board, and logistics are managed to provide a seamless and transformative experience.

Book Your Adventure

The Mediterranean awaits with its pristine seas and towering cliffs—and so does your next great adventure. Vertical Sailing Tour is your gateway to exclusive, authentic experiences where every day elevates your spirit. Join us to challenge your limits, escape routine, and embrace life-changing moments with those who share your passion.

Book Your Adventure now, and set sail on the vertical sailing tour reviews you’ll soon tell your own story about—stories that inspire, empower, and last a lifetime.

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Adriano Trombetta

Co-Founder & Guide

We miss you Adri!

Co-founder and soul of VST, Adriano was a highly skilled alpine guide and visionary climber. His expertise and passion for exploration helped lay the foundation of VST.
He tragically passed away in 2017 with Antonio Lovato during a mountain expedition, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire every adventure at VST.

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Theo Chambert

Skipper

Language:
English, German,French, Italian, Spanish

By chance Theo ended up on board and soon he joined the VST family. Passionate climber he is devoting his life to seek the spirit of the VST: having acquired the skipper license and training to become a climbing instructor.

His soul however is still in his home land, the countryside of Provence, making him a spirit deeply connected with nature.

Patrick Raspo

Mountain Guide

Language: English

Once addicted sport climber, now he finds his soul in travels, possibly with a ratio climbing-party of 30%-70%. Back at home he is not only known to be a great mountain guide, but also by being the head of the mountain rescue on the Italian side of the Mont Blane and Matterhorn.

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Lorenzo Pernigotti

Founder, Skipper & Mountain Guide

Language:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian

A life dedicated to enjoying the mountains by doing all the possible mountain sports. In 2013, his vision opened up, discovering a new, immense and beautiful playground on the shores of the Med.

Ski instructor in the winter, he became a certified Mountain Guide in 2024, and he continues working full time for the VST while skippering the tours in the summer.

Don’t mess with him with the food, the parties, and all the beautiful things… As in life, there isn’t only climbing and sailing!

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Luigi Berlendis

Skipper

Language:
English, German,French, Italian, Spanish

From Brescia, when he is not skippering for the VST he is sailing across the oceans and exploring the most remote archipelagos on heart, but always with that stylish look and his sly smile.

Alberto Trombetta

Mountain Guide since 2008

Language:
English, German,French, Italian, Spanish

Alberto is the chief guide at the VST, mountain guide since 2008. Since the beginning he has been on board with the VST and his kind personality, combined with his great expertise, are the things that make our guests love him.

 

From the point of Cerro Torre to the wall of El Capitan, from the desert of Saudi Arabia to the picks of Mt. Blanc, he has climbed in more than 25 countries and summited some of the most famous peaks in the world.

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Mark Puleio

Mountain Guide since 2008

Language: English

From Vermont (USA), he probably discovered his real Sicilian blood only when he started to sail around. the Mediterranean sea with the VST. his guiding curriculum is impressive, the mountain guide badge hides a moder hippie with tons of love ready to be shared with everything and everyone around him.

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