Costalungo Climbing Site

Climb Italy - Veneto Region

Costalungo was developed about 10 years ago and it is a great surprise.  I am not a great fan of climbing sites in old mining areas, but this area has a different vibe to it.  The routes are good and as natural as can be after the cutting, which occured about 100 years ago.  The site sits above the city of Bassno on the road leading up to Monte Grappa.  The cliff faces to the south and this is a great place to climb on a sunny winter day.  You can also enjoy on a late summer evening as well and then head down into Bassano for a glass of wine and snack. 

The weather needs to be cool for the best contact otherwise the rock can feel a bit slick. The setting at the site itself is not the greatest but walking out onto the trail you have some wonder views of the Veneto Valley.

Nuts and Bolts
LOCATION	Vicenza Province Veneto
Nearest town	Bassano del Grappa
Major Airport	Venice Marco Polo
Public Transportation	No
Rock	Limestone
Height	25 meters
Beauty
Orientation	Southwest
Number of Routes	30+
Number of Climbing Days	2
Route Grades	6a-8b
Rope length suggested	60 meter
Equipment suggested	15 quickdraws