Climbing in the mountains
Described by many as the “university of granite”, high above the valley a multitude of rock climbs of all levels of difficulty and commitment weave their way up the weathered walls. These rock faces have witnessed the entire evolution of mountaineering and rock climbing and nowadays the classic climbs, established by some of the most talented early mountaineers, are joined by more recent outings, offering an interesting combination of both classic and modern alpinism.
THE GREAT CLASSICS
Punta della Sfinge – Spigolo Fiorelli (IV+)
Punta Torelli – via Mauri-Fiorelli (V+)
Pizzo Badile – via Normale (III) e via Molteni (V)
Punta Sertori – Spigolo Marimonti (IV+)
Pizzo Cengalo – Spigolo Vinci (V+)
Cima di Zocca – Spigolo Parravicini (V+)
Punta Allievi – Spigolo Gervasutti (V) e via Erba (VI)
Picco Luigi Amedeo – via Nusdeo-Taldo (VII+)
Pizzo Torrone Orientale – via Osio-Canali (VI+)
A SELECTION OF MODERN ROCK CLIMBS
Punta Fiorelli – “Waiting List” (6b)
Cima Scingino – “Delta Minox” (7b)
Dente della Vecchia – “Polident” (6a)
Punta Rasica – “Lady D” (6a+)
Pizzo Torrone – “El diablo” (7b)
Picco Luigi Amedeo – “Elettroshock” (8a)
Pizzo Cengalo – Spigolo Vinci
Exciting route up wonderful granite; the exposure is always remarkable.
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Punta Milano
Punta Milano is a characteristic tower that rises north of Rifugio Omio.
It offers some short but interesting climbs.
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Gervasutti
Perhaps the most classic multi-pitch rock climb in Val di Zocca. The rock is of excellent quality throughout and alternates slabs with steeper, more pumpy climbing.
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