ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE to the PIEDMONT REGION

Climbing guide to Italy

Climbing in Piedmont

 

The Piedmont Region lies in a peripheral position with respect to the rest of Italy, but its relative proximity to the sea and contact with France and Switzerland have, over the centuries, led to the creation of an important commercial transit network which has favoured its present economic development. Most people whom visit Italy only see the vast urban centers of Torino, but there is a vast area for outdoor activities from biking, hiking and climbing. This is an area I always have on my 'to explore more' list.  

The Piedmontese Alps rise as mighty massifs which, at some points, reach to over 4,000 m. (Mount Rosa, 4,633 m.; Gran Paradiso, 4,061 m.). The transition from this mountainous region to the plain is marked by a discontinuous belt of moraine high ground (Rivoli and Ivrea amphitheatres, the Vercelli and Novara hills) which does not detract from the impression of clear contrast between the encircling mountains and the plain which in fact lies `at the foot of the mountains'.

ROCK CLIMBING SITES IN THE PIEDMONT REGION

• Andonno Rock Climbing Site Piedmont Region
• Bagnasco Climbing Site Piedmont Region
• Cornalè Rock Climbing Site Piedmont Region
• Cros di Andonno Rock Climbing Site
• Monte Bracco Rock Climbing Site
• Rocciare Rock Climbing Site
• Mugniva Rock Climbing Site
• Rocca Sbarua Rock Climbing Site
• Anticaprie Rock Climbing Site
• Campanbiardo Rock Climbing Site
• Picnicari Rock Climbing Site
• Rocca Penna Rock Climbing Site
• Orrido di Chianocco Rock Climbing Site
• Striature Nere Rock Climbing Site
• Terrazze di Avalon Rock Climbing Site
• Orrido di Foresto Rock Climbing Site
• Paretone di Novalesa Rock Climbing Site
• Falesia di Gravere Rock Climbing Site
• Militi Rock Climbing Site
• Gia Giomik Rock Climbing Site
• Bec di Roci Ruta Rock Climbing Site
• Forno Rock Climbing Site
• Bosca Rock Climbing Site
• Schiappa della Grise Neire Rock Climbing Site
• Torre di Aimonin Cubo Climbing Site
• Balmanolesca Rock Climbing Site
• Gavi Rock Climbing Site