The crags

Cansla is synonymous with highly technical, multi-pitch dream routes in the heart of the Dolomites. Situated on the massive Sella group, it was first “discovered” in 1984 when Stefan Stuflesser and Carlo Grossrubatscher climbed the mega-classic "Traumpfeiler". In the years...

The Dolomites are known for being an incomparable paradise for climbers. One of the most beautiful crags is "Ciastlins", located just near San Vigilio di Marebbe in Val Badia. Especially now, in autumn, but also in spring, this spot offers...

The Passo Gardena links two Dolomite valleys of dramatic beauty, the Val Gardena and the Val Badia. Whoever took the mountain road to cross the pass, knows exactly what it feels like to look up at the steep walls of...

Located at about 1700 meters, the Geierwand crag provides a splendid view down onto lake Dürrensee and the Höhlensteintal. The first climbs were bolted by Cortina-based climber Massimo da Pozzo, I then bolted the others. The yellow Dolomite limestone hosts...

This crag is a new gem in the Landro valley. The first routes were established in the nineties by Massimo da Pozzo and friends and in recent years Hannes Pfeifhofer, a mountain guide from the Tre Cime di Sesto group...

There is this very particular valley in Italy’s Dolomites that joins the regions South Tyrol with Veneto: the Landro Valley. It is special because it is not particularly steep and also because it leads directly to Cortina d’Ampezzo. It’s also...

Landro Classica is the oldest crag in the Höhlensteintal, developed back in the 1980's in particular by local climbed Kurt Stauder and his friends. With grades ranging from 4b to 8b+, a short approach and a huge choice of routes,...

The little crag Marchegg was established in 2005 by the South Tyroleans Nereo Ongaro, Markus Huber and Michl Langes, all members of South Tyrolean Alpine Club. The south facing crag is located close to Maso Marchegg at 1900m altitude, 2km...

For several years now, the Dolomites have been turning into a popular destination not only for alpinists and alpine climbers, but also for sport climbers. Thanks to the unique limestone and the incomparable landscapes of rock towers and mountain massifs,...

Beneath some of the Dolomites finest mountains, the massive Sella and the imposing Pordoi, lies Pian Schiavaneis, a seemingly insignificant boulder compared to its mighty neighbours. Yet Pian Schiavaneis is anything but insignificant. It has evolved into the Dolomites' crucible...

The Dolomites offer numerous sport climbing crags, and in addition to very beautiful climbing, they often present an incredible landscape with stunning views on the surrounding valleys and mountains. One example of such a jewel is Salares, reminding you of...

With the new climbing area Spiluck a little paradise has been created close to Vahrn , near the city of Brixen. Apart from the fantastic view onto the Geislerspitzen, thanks to the time and hard work of the local climbers...

When the days get shorter and temperatures drop, the locals of Ratschings/Racines start warming up for the main season: the crag "Stohlwond" near Sterzing/Vipiteno is one of the most beautiful of Wipptal-Valley and is highly recommendable for warm days in...

The Landro Valley/Höhlensteintal is a side valley of the Alta Pusteria/Hochpustertal, which is situated in the east of Southtyrol. Approximately at the middle of the valley, the gorgeous view to the world-famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo/Drei Zinnen, which is a...