South-Facing Slopes of the Alto Adige Dolomites - Italian

DESCRIPTION

South Tyrol is one of the most diverse climbing regions in Italy, and this guide from Versante Sud accurately and comprehensively captures its geological complexity. From the "Treacherous Porphyries" around Bolzano and Merano to the compact granite walls of Val Pusteria and Val d'Isarco, from the Dolomite rock of the Dolomites to the metamorphic rocks of Val Passiria and Val Venosta, up to the Lasa White Marble and the limestone of Bassa Atesina: each crag is described with the specific characteristics of its rock and the resulting climbing style.

Guide content and structure

The volume collects the main South Tyrolean crags in a format designed for practical use in the field. Each sector includes approach directions, graphic sketches of the routes, grades and characteristics of individual pitches, with updated information on the condition of the bolts and seasonality. The lithological diversity of the province is reflected in an equally varied range of styles: slabs, vertical walls, overhangs, and roofs are distributed across a territory accessible all year round thanks to the favorable exposure of many sites.

Who it's for

• Climbers who want to systematically explore the crags of South Tyrol
• Those looking for sectors on unusual rocks such as Lasa marble or the Tyrolean porphyries
• Visitors to the region who intend to combine their stay with sport climbing

The guide is written in Italian and represents the most complete updated reference for crag climbing in South Tyrol.