Rock Climbing in Italy
Italy really is Europe’s treasure box. It has it all! You name it, spectacular mountain ranges, beautiful lakes, idyllic islands, splendid cities with a wealth of culture, a perfect climate, amazing cuisine, and warm and friendly people. Plus it offers sun-drenched limestone and granite crags in glorious mountain and beach settings. A climbing trip here will be unforgettable!
Italy has many good crags but the best are to be found in the northern part of the country and on the islands. Climbing in Italy is not as popular a destination as France, for most Americans,·but the high quality limestone and granite have·attracted climbers from all over the world.· There is bouldering, ·short single-pitch routes, and·major big-walls and alpine ascents to enjoy and the climbing season is as varied as the landscape so you can always find a place that is in season.·
I have started listing the climbing sites I have climbed at over the past 20 years.·Some sights may no long be active but as I have time I will try to update the information.· This guide is designed to get you started not replace guidebooks being produced by local climbers.· If you are visiting an area include the cost of a local guide into your travel budget, it helps the areas stay clean and bolted.·
Sites listed are organized by region and then province. Many can be reached by public transportation. Sites listed are sport climbing area's were you only need some quick draws, rope and harness. There are a few multi-pitch sites listed but only those still well bolted and easy access. If you are looking for bouldering information go to the bouldering page.
Rock Climb Veneto·The Veneto region is a great place to climb and enjoy the culture and history of Italy.· Cliffs are close to major cities and many are reachable by public transportation.·
Rock Climb Trentino-Alto Adige- Classic alpine routes take center stage but the region is where you will find Arco.
Rock Climb Friuli Venezia - Classic sites near Triest and a region that is still developing. The best climbing is just across the border in Solvenia.
Rock Climb Lombardy - Lots of small cliffs but the larger mountains of the Alps have placed a bigger role.
Rock Climb Piedmonte - There are lots of bouldering sites in the region but not as much sport climbing.
Rock Climb Liguria - The best winter destination with Finale and the cliffs closers to the border with France.
Rock Climb Emilia Romagna - A few small cliffs have been developed with the largest site being Bismontava
Rock Climb Tuscany - Climbing is centered over in the Lucca province and Massa, but there is a very good bouldering site south of Siena and a few cliff spread across the region.
Rock Climb Umbria - Not many cliffs have been developed but Ferentilo is a major destination.
Rock Climb Marche
Rock Climb Abruzzo
Rock Climb Lazio
Rock Climb Molise
Rock Climb Puglia
Rock Climb Campania
Rock Climb Basilicata
Rock Climb Calabria
Rock Climb Sicilia
Rock Climb Sardinia
Rock Climb Aosta
The Rock Climbing Guide to Italy is a starting point for your Italian vacation planning connect me for specific location information, or if there is a site not listed.
