Cinque Torri: advice for climbing in the Dolomites haven
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The peculiarity of climbing at Cinque Torri lies in the fact that you’re up against walls that have come to symbolise the start of mountaineering int he Dolomites, it’s a testing ground that is never straightforward and never goes out of fashion. For this reason I asked some Mountain Guide colleagues which Cinque Torri rock climbs they would suggest.
Luca Dapoz (president of the Cortina Alpine Guides): "Undoubtedly Via Diretta, a sixth grade route, never obvious, with a small overhang close to the top, a test prior to moving on to more challenging climbs on larger rock faces."
Walter Bachmann: "Torre Romana, the Roman Tower, a north-facing wall with fantastic rock. Grade IV+ tending towards grade V, it also requires good route reading skills on the upper section."
Andrea Piccoliori: "Via Miriam! Logical and elegant, this requires knowing how to deal with rope manoeuvres, intuition and good climbing technique."
Enrico Maioni: "Torre Inglese, the English Tower, tall and slender, even if it’s only two pitches long it provides all the excitement of a big route. The starting corner, a bit greasy, is by no means trivial and then the final wall seems more difficult than it actually is."
Massimo Da Pozzo (legendary Dolomite climber): "Undoubtedly Via Raponzole, a climb I rebolted recently, little known, up superb rock, a first-class 6b with a fair bit of exposure."
Paolo Tassi: "Quarta Bassa, you never forget your first love!"
DELICIOUS CLIMBING DOLOMITI 2018
Info
- The competition is due to begin at 10 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m
- The meeting point for contestants is the Scoiattoli Refuge, starting from 9 a.m.
- The route list must be handed in at the same point by 3 p.m.
Registration
- The registration fee is 48 euros per pair and includes ascent and descent on the 5 Torri chairlift, competition pack, meal vouchers, assistance and refreshments at the site of the competition,and free gifts.
- Preregistration should be sent via email to: info@guidecortina.com
Notes
In case of rain the event will take place at the Lino Lacedelli climbing wall in Cortina
A maximum of 60 pairs - a total of 120 participants - will be accepted. The pairs must be formed of two participants only; absolutely no substitutions will be allowed during the competition. If the limit of 60 pairs is reached, the organizers will consider the possibility of creating a waiting list. The organizers will decide whether or not to accept further registrations on a "first come first served" basis.
INFO: www.deliciousfestival.it