Tiro Lead 2024, the climbing challenge at Ollomont in Valle d'Aosta

Tiro Lead, the innovative climbing challenge that aims to reveal the secret spots of Italy's Aosta Valley, is back on the agenda. After "Citta di Uruk" crag in Val Sapin in 2022 and the crag Barliard at Ollomont in 2023, won by Katia Jacquemod and Mattia Bonomi, the attention now shifts to a new crag above Ollomont. As always there are two routes - one for men and one for women - waiting for their first free ascent. And as always there's a "reward" for the first to do so, namely, €300 for the first free ascent, €200 for the first repeat and €100 for the second repeat. For both categories, of course.

The panoramic new crag is located immediately next to the Lo Dard waterfall and was bolted by Massimo Bal and Hervé Vevey. The rock quality is excellent and the routes provide new-school climbing. The best time of year is certainly summer, as the proximity to the waterfall ensures a cool ambient even on the hottest days. Currently the crag boasts 13 routes, plus a 4-pitch, 6c max multi-pitch. The two competition routes are Mosca Bianca for women, with difficulties in the region of 8a, and Acqualung for men. Difficulty 8b? To be confirmed.

As in previous editions, the event is open to all and lasts until the end of the summer. Video documentation of the climbs are needed to certify the ascents, and those participating must also send photos and a short report to arrampicatavda@gmail.com

The summer will end in style with an award's ceremony in October.

Info: www.arrampicatainvalledaosta.it