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Gargano Fencing Camp
Are you ready to experience something unique that combines sport, culture, and social connection in an unforgettable setting?
Gargano Fencing Camp
This week will be the perfect blend of sport, tourism, and social interaction—an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Puglia and create unforgettable memories together with fencers from all over the world. Don’t miss this opportunity!
of training spaces
electrified pistes
Premium Experience
square meters
pistes
Partecipants
disciplines
Exploration of Vieste
The enchanting town of Vieste, with its postcard-perfect beaches, crystal-clear sea, iconic cliffs, and charming historic center.
Visit to the Umbra Forest
Umbra Forest tour, a rejuvenating experience in the green heart of Gargano, through scenic trails and breathtaking landscapes.
Our mix: sport
tourism and friendship
This week will be the perfect mix of sport, tourism, and socializing, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Puglia and compete with fencers from all over the world!
- CRESCITA
Our training sessions
We can’t wait to see you surpass your goals!
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The instructors
- Excellence
- Improvement
- Inspiration
Matteo Tagliariol
Born in 1983, he is one of the most talented and inventive épée fencers in the history of the Italian national fencing team.
Olympic individual gold medalist in Beijing 2008, bringing Italy its most precious medal in this discipline after approximately 48 years.
Olympic team bronze medalist in Beijing 2008.
Winner of 11 medals at European and World Championships in the top category, with multiple podium finishes in the World Cup.
After a glorious career as an athlete, Matteo is now embracing his journey as a coach, sharing his passion, talent, and undeniable expertise and experience with emerging athletes...
- Gold medal
- Mental Coach
- Trainer
Andrea Baldin
Born in 1985, he is one of the most talented and successful foil fencers in modern Italian fencing. Andrea became an Olympic team champion in London 2012, winning a historic medal for the Italian national foil team! He has earned numerous medals at World and European Championships, standing out for his technical elegance, tactical intelligence, and a career at the top of international foil fencing. After years as a leading figure on pistes around the world, Andrea has successfully transitioned into coaching, passing on to young fencers his innovative vision, attention to detail, and the passion that made him a champion. He will be waiting for you from August 24 to 30 for an intensive sports vacation full of training and fun!
- Fencer
- Head coach
- Olympic champion
Cristiano Imparato
Born in 1985, he was an athlete of the Italian National Team and of the Aeronautica Militare Sports Group, where he now serves as Technical Director for the sabre division.
Technical Director of the Musumeci Greco Fencing Club in Rome, Cristiano has built a distinguished coaching career, earning numerous national and international titles while training leading athletes of the Italian men’s and women’s sabre national teams.
He is a coach of the Senior Italian National Sabre Team of the Italian Fencing Federation.
From the piste—as both athlete and coach—Cristiano passes on his passion, skill, and expertise to the fencers of the future.
- Fencer
- Head coach
- Technical director
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A charming place
We can’t wait to let you immerse yourself in the diverse nature of Puglia!
Pizzomunno
Fairytale landscapes
Let yourselves be enchanted by the fairy tale of the Pizzomunno and Cristalda monolith
Vieste
The pearl of Gargano
Stroll through the streets with stone arches, the Romanesque cathedral, the Swabian castle, and small squares overlooking the sea
Baia delle zagare
Sea Arches
The sea stacks "Arco di Diomede" and "Le Forbici" are the main attractions of Baia delle Zagare, enhanced by small coves accessible by boat.
Foresta Umbra
The green lung of Gargano
Take walks along 15 different trails, admire the ancient beech forests—UNESCO World Heritage sites—and spot roe deer and wild boar for an exceptional experience in Puglia’s green lung.
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Accommodation and training facilities
Training facilities
Just a few steps from the hotel, a fencing hall will be set up at the S. Giovanni Rotondo Sports Hall (1,500 sqm), with around 20 electrified metal pistes for technical fencing training. Inside, there is a fitness area dedicated to athletic preparation sessions. There is also an outdoor space for recreational and physical activities in the open air.
Cooking show
Facility with an on-site restaurant where you can enjoy local delicacies made with zero-kilometer ingredients, featuring live cooking shows!
Accommodation
Overnight stay, breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the 3-star “Hotel Corona” in San Giovanni Rotondo (FG).
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, wardrobe, private bathroom, LCD TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Shuttles will depart from the hotel to the beach, allowing you to relax between training sessions.
- Technique
- Training
- Mindset
- Discipline
- Excellence
- Determination
- Sociability
We are inspired by you
Our mission is to support you on your path to success
Learn more about the program and reserve your spot for the next Gargano Fencing Camp
Gargano Fencing Camp
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