The crags

Twenty-five new sport climbs (from 4a to 8a), and four multi-pitch routes (from 6a to 6c) were equipped in early 2012 thanks to an initiative of the French Grenoble University Club for Climbing and Mountaineering. Most of the lines are...

With its big arch 100m off the ground, the sector Inspiration is certainly one of the most impressive and beautiful climbing areas on the islands of Kalymnos and Telendos. The view is awesome and there is still a huge potential...

The beautiful park at Bagni di Bormio is secluded, quiet and somewhat mysterious, an oasis of peace and tranquility just a stone's throw from Bormio. Several well-beaten trails testament that this area is often frequented by wild animals, and nestled...

The crag Lago di Sant'Anna is located in NE Italy, close to Sant'Anna di Vinadio in Valle Stura, immersed in a splendid countryside and surrounded by magnificent alpine peaks. The crag is reached by driving past the village Vinadio, famous...

Located at circa 1200m above sea level, the Pian Bernardo rock face appears obviously and mysteriously above the village of Trappa for those passing through the Tanaro Valley from Piedmont towards Liguria. This beautiful cliff first attracted the attention of...

Capo d'Uomo is a beautiful crag situated in an enchanting surroundings, dominated by the ruins of an ancient watchtower overlooking the Mediterranean Sea where splendid colours blend with the sky, rendering this cliff unique. Capo d’Uomo is a fantastic white...

Umpa Lumpa was created in memory of our dear friend. The name of the crag and the names of the routes represent thoughts and dedications by each route setter to remember and never forget our life and climbing partner Gambino...

Asphyxiated by the infernal heat of summer 2008, I decided to act on Gino Pavoni's suggestion and check out the crag Alta Val Aupa. I was immediately struck by the the imposing rock face in the upper sector and I...

Predore is a beautiful crag located above Lago d'Iseo on the western shores. This famous crag faces south and is comprised of numerous different sectors with routes for everyone, from beginners to experts alike. These include Settore Centrale, Settore Aladino...

Villanuova is a historic little crag in the Carnia region of NE Italy, ideal for sport climbing in winter. Most of the development took place during the '90's by Toni Cattarino and Alex Cucchiaro and they were joined by Luciano...

In recent years Turkey's Aladaglar has gained in popularity for multipitch rock climbs, but this mountainous region also contains two important areas dedicated to sport climbing: the Cimbar Valley and Kazikli Canyon, the latter of which I will describe in...

Pandora came to life in November 2009 thanks to an enthusiastic group of climbing friends. Given the wild nature of this little paradise covered in ivy we decided to work together to render it accessible. After a long period of...

One of the main rivers in Basilicata, the river Basente, flows past high peaks and the towns of Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano on the one side, and Campomaggiore on the other.Thanks to the inexorable erosive action and the inevitable landslides...