Vinatzer - Third Sella Tower
Classic route, one of the most popular in the Dolomites. It follows a line of thin cracks up the west face of the third Torre del Sella. The crux leads to a roof above the large ledge at half-height and is both fingery and technical; the original VI grade may seem somewhat undergraded. All in all a highly satisfying route.
From P. Sella take the path that leads beneath the north faces of the Torri del Sella. Leave this and follow the obvious track up towards the gully that separates the II and III tower. The route starts close to the center of the wall. Allow 20 minutes for the walk-in.
DescentDescend down the N. Face by abseiling off a cemented peg (25/30m). Scramble down easy ground (II) to reach the diagonal ledge. Follow this to the scree gully beneath the II and III tower. Follow this to the final step: abseil over this (1x40m or 2x20m) to reach the base of the wall.
GearA set of wires, friends and kevlar threads.