CASTELBIANCO ROCK CLIMBING AREA | LIGURIA REGION
A nice alternative to climbing in Finale Ligure, the Castelbianco area has become one of THE destination climbing sites in Italy. The rock is of the highest quality and climbing is athletic with grades closer to the French style than Italian. The climbing site is located north of the town of Albenga in the Pennavaira valley. Castelbiano is the primary site, but there are multiple crags in the valley.
CASTELBIANCO ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE
| REGION | Liguria |
| PROVINCE | Savona |
| CLOSEST CITY | Albenga |
| GEOGRAPHY | Alps |
| BEST TIME OF YEAR | Fall to Spring is the best season or late evening in Summer |
| TYPE OF ROCK | Limestone with varied features |
| HEIGHT | 100 meters |
| RANGE OF GRADES | 5c to 8a |
| LENGTH OF ROPE | 60 meters |
| EQUIPMENT | 15 quick-draws |
| GUIDE BOOK/MAPS |
RECCOMENDED ROUTES:
- Bissia 7a
- Ombre rossa 7a
- Timida 6c+
- Cindy wau wau 6c+
- Aladdin 7a
- Dulfer in fondo 7a