Bouldering Guide to Italy

SPRIANA BOULDERING AREA | LOMBARDY REGION Spriana bouldering area is located in the Lombardy Region of Italy and is within the small village, of the same name.  The atmosphere is relaxed and  the setting is a great place to visit with young climbers or just relax.  The climbing area is located the town park and there are posted signs for the various problems. WHAT IS THE BOULDERING LIKE The rock is coarse granite typical to the area.  So days can be a bit busy since it is easy to get to.  The best time to climb is Spring and Fall, summer and be a bit hot and snow fall can cover the area at time in the winter.  Most of the bloc's are 2 to 4 meters with a variety of overhanging and vertical slabs.  Landing is good and you this is a nice solo climber location.  1 crash is enough for many problems and if you are there on a weekend you will generally find other climbers.  SPRIANA BOULDERING QUICK GUIDE REGION Lombardy PROVINCE Sondrio NEAREST TOWN Sondrio GEOGRAPHY Alps BEST TIME OF YEAR All Year APPROACH TIME 1 minute ROCK Granite LANDING Very Good RANGE OF GRADES 5b - 7b GUIDEBOOK   GETTING TO SPRIANA As you will drive up the valley you reach Chiesa della Madona there is some parking.  Try not to block roads and respect the area, the community has embraced the climbing community and placed picnic tables and signs for out benefit.  The boulders are in the park behind the church with a few being up in the woods above the town.  

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Bouldering Guide to Italy

DAZIO BOULDERING AREA | LOMBARDY REGION Dazio is a very small bouldering area just outside of the village of Dazio.  The boulders are in the woods on the north side of the road.  The few blocks are quite large with a good quality of granite that is a finer grain.  DAZIO BOULDERING GUIDE REGION Lombardy PROVINCE Sondrio NEAREST TOWN Morbegno GEOGRAPHY Alps BEST TIME OF YEAR Fall, Winter, Spring APPROACH TIME 1 minute ROCK Granite LANDING Good RANGE OF GRADES 5b - 8a GUIDEBOOK  

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Bouldering Guide To Italy

VAL MASINO BOULDERING AREA | LOMBARDY REGION  Val Masino is part of the Val di Mello bouldering area and one of the more popular sites in Italy.  Large granite boulders are spread throughout the valley starting a the village of Filorera.  There are several sectors and 100's of problems. VAL MASINO BOULDERING QUICK GUIDE REGION Lombardy PROVINCE Sondrio NEAREST CITY Sondrio GEOGRAPHY Alps BEST TIME OF YEAR Spring and Fall APPROACH TIME 5 minutes ROCK Granite/Gneis LANDING Mixed RANGE OF GRADES 5a - 8b GUIDE BOOK  

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Bouldering Guide To Italy

SELVA PIANA BOULDERING AREA | LOMBARDY REGION Selvapiana is a small bouldering area in the Valtellino Valley. There area only a few boulders and not really worth a special visit, but it is a great option if you get to Val di Mello and cannot climb due to access or weather.  The lower area near the village is the best place, there is a upper area as well, however it is not frequented much. SELVAPIANA BOULDERING QUICK GUIDE REGION Lombardy PROVINCE Sondrio NEAREST TOWN Morbegno GEOGRAPHY Valtellino Valley BEST TIME OF YEAR Fall. Winter, and Spring APPROACH TIME 5 minutes ROCK Granite LANDING Good RANGE OF GRADES 5b - 7b GUIDEBOOK  

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Bouldering Guide To Italy

CIMAGRANDA BOULDERING AREA | LOMBARDY REGION Cimaganda bouldering area is located around the small village of the same name along SS36.  There are several sectors and over 100 problems cleaned and marked with plenty of additional areas.  The three main sectors are: The Ghiaione sector located to the northeastern side of the town. The Fiume (river) sector. The Fiume Alto sector located on the northwestern side of the Liro fiume. CIMAGRANDA BOULDERING GUIDE REGION Lombardy PROVINCE Sondrio NEAREST CITY Chiavenna GEOGRAPHY Alps BEST TIME OF YEAR Spring and Fall APPROACH TIME 5 minutes ROCK Gniess (granite) LANDING Grassy meadows and river rocks Multipule crash pads recommended RANGE OF GRADES 5c to 8a GUIDEBOOK  

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