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Alessandro Lamberti sending 'Zandalee' 8b+/8c a Grotti.
Alfredo Smargiassi
Beauty
Sectors
Difficulty
4c - 9a/a+
Height
40m
Routes number
230
Rock type
Magnificent pocketed limestone.
Orientation
S
Rope
70m


Many articles have been published about Grotti, but most date back to the early '90's when this crag had only just been discovered. Many believed Grotti might become one of the largest crags in Italy, but after this initial euphoria things soon died down. The situation has changed recently though, and new routing activity has now begun in earnest with the discovery of a new sector, La Curva. 70 new lines have been created here and many established routes at Grotti Classica and Grotti Alta have been rebolted. The entire crag now boasts over 230 routes, with plenty more still to come. Many of these new routes are significantly easier than the older ones, making the crag more accessible to the wider public. Nevertheless, Grotti remains enormous and you'll never have to queue for a route. At times the pockets are painfully sharp, so much so that rest days are obligatory to let the skin recover. Just the right moment to stop off at Ferentillo, a mere 40 minutes from Rieti!
Access
Grotti lies roughly 100km NNE of Rome. Drive to Rieti if coming from the north. From here follow signs for Aquila and turn right immediately for the Valle del Salto to arrive at Grotti after 8km. Park discreetly on the left near a hunting shop before entering this small village. From here walk left past a chicken pen up to the crag (10mins). If you come from the south leave the A24 at the exit for Valle del Salto and follow signs for Rieti to Grotti. Logistics
There are no campsites nearby. If you're lucky enough to own a camper you can spend the night in Piazza delle Feste, 100m from the center of Grotti. The alternative is to find a cheap room in nearby Rieti. Period
It gets hot in Grotti, so go in winter, late autumn or early spring. It is possible to climb in light rain. Climb
Magnificent pocketed limestone. The left-hand sector transforms into conglomerate limestone. Well-placed glued-in resin bolts ensure you won't pick up too many air miles! La Curva 5c+: 2 6c+: 17 7c+: 33 8a and above: 11 total: 63 Grotti Alta 5c+: 2 6c+: 31 7c+: 81 8a and above: 41 total: 155 Notes
News archive Grotti
Bibliography
The most updated guidebook is "Arrampicare in Abruzzo" by Sergio Di Renzo. It covers Grotti and all the other main climbing areas in this region.



Sectors

Grotti Alta Paretone
Routes
Name Height Beauty Difficulty
1 Caffe atomico 7a
2 Karacat 6c+
3 Karajad 7a
4 Aragorn 7a+
5 Bombadill 7b
6 Zi aldo 6c+/7a+
7 Nome segreto 7b
8 Grigio pirla 7a+
9 Blob 7a+
10 Ouzo power 7b+
11 Bit bit 7c+
12 Lupo de lupis 8a
13 Alto gradimento 8a
14 Terhima kasih 7a+/7c
15 Eu 7c
16 X file 7c+
17 Ridi mò 8b
18 Input 8c
19 Nada es para sempre 8c
20 King for a day prog.
21 Kingston 7c+
22 Seiccippiù 7c
23 G.D.M. 8a
24 Pancho cherubino 7c
25 Pink rabbit 8a+
26 Patos 7c+
27 Assalti frontali 8a+
28 Underworld 8a+
29 La 8a+
30 La zona morta 8a+
31 Umore e depressione 8a
32 Turbolenze stradali 7b+
33 Pulp fiction 7c
34 Frustami 7b
35 Il gaucho 7a+
36 Il druido 7a
37 Leon 6c+
38 Ellegi 6c
39 Friko 6c
40 Senza nome 6c
41 Senza nome 6c
Grotti Alta Mano Rossa
Routes
Name Height Beauty Difficulty
1 Solo chiacchere e resting 7a
2 Iacopo 6c
3 Gokoo 7a
4 One 7b+
5 Il soldato pacifista 7b+
6 Pirati 7b
7 Positive vibration 7b+
8 Nervi 7b+
9 Godi troia progetto
10 Pie with souce 7b+
11 Colpo gobbo 7b
12 Il bauco 7b+
13 SQUID 7a+
14 Red Hot Chili Peppers 7a+
15 La revuelta 7b+
16 Tantallion de gaiardon 7b
17 Er cid prog.
18 The king of bongo 7c+
19 SS4 Salaria 7c
20 La mano rossa 8a
21 Lammerda 8b+
22 Criminal 8a+
23 Il truffatore 7b
24 Senza tregua 7c
25 Gran trocadero 7c
26 Requiem 7b+
27 Albavia 7c
28 I Pcni 6b
29 Piatti calmi 6b
30 Gli schiumisti 6c+
La Curva Fuori Orario
Routes
Name Height Beauty Difficulty
1 Why 7b
2 Maciste 7b
3 La vipera 7a
4 Diretta al pilastro 7a+,6b
5 Mascalzone reatino 7a+/7b
6 A Giorgio Gaber prog
7 Ultimo tango a Zagarolo prog
8 Zandalee 8b+
9 The star 8b
10 Milestones 7b+
11 Solo per te 7c/7c+
12 Saeta 7b+
13 Sly 7a+
14 Magic line 7b
15 Liberate Sara 7a+/7b
16 Dietrologia 6a
17 Mucca pazza 6a+/6b
18 Dolce Lucia 6a+/6b
19 Lo stronzio 6b+
20 Texas flood 6a+





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Beauty
Sectors
Difficulty
4c - 9a/a+
Height
40m
Routes number
230
Rock type
Magnificent pocketed limestone.
Orientation
S
Rope
70m


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