Rock Climbing Guide To Tuscany

MONSUMMANO ROSSA ROCK CLIMBING AREA | TUSCANY REGION Monsummano Rossa is an old quarry area near Montecatini Terme which has become one of the winter sites for climbers in Tuscany.  The area is well protected for the elements and the climbing is on routes well protected.  Most of the climbing tends to be in the middle grade of difficulty but there are plenty of easier climbs to enjoy.  I like the area and would suggest a stop if you are driving from Pisa to Florence.  MONSUMMANO ROSSA ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE REGION Tuscany PROVINCE Pistoia NEAREST CITY Monsummano Terme BEST TIME OF YEAR  Winter APPROACH TIME  5 minutes ROCK  Limestone HEIGHT  30 meters RANGE OF GRADES  5 - 8a (50+ routes) GUIDEBOOK/MAPS   RECCOMENDED ROUTES: Bada bimba 6c Luce da Orione 7b Io speriamo che me la cavo 7c Testae sciroppate 8a

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Rock Climbing Guide To Tuscany

CAMAIORESE ROCK CLIMBING AREA | TUSCANY REGION The Camaiorese climbing site near Lucca is a great sea and climb vacation spot for a few days.  The climbing site is about 20 minutes from the beach area and just far enough off the main tourist trek that you do not have to deal with overwhelming crowds.  The climbing are is spread across three townships: Greppolungo, Casoli, and Candalla, and each site offers a variety of routes and grades.  CAMAIORESE ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE REGION Tuscany PROVINCE Lucca NEAREST TOWN Camaiore GEOGRAPHY  Appienini BEST TIME OF YEAR  All Year APPROACH TIME  20 minutes ROCK  Limestone HEIGHT  100 meters RANGE OF GRADES  5 - 8b (150+ routes) GUIDEBOOK/MAPS   RECOMENDED ROUTES Ri toma il porro 7c Pupporine 7c Diablero 7b Solo un gioco 6b SECTORS Candalla Alta Candalla Basso Mulini Cimitero Setriana Cannelot Conchiusori Saratoga Tomeoni Plastri di Greppolungo L'isola Acquaspicca

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Rock Climbing Guide To Tuscany

IL GABELLACCIA ROCK CLIMBING AREA | TUSCANY REGION The Gabellaccia climbing site is located along the Genova to Livorno highway.  It is a large limestone wall that is still being developed.  When I visited a few years ago there were several good routes on quality rock, with plenty of additional space to expand.  The site sets well above the valley at 900 meters in a quite area.  IL GABELLACCIA ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE REGION Tuscany PROVINCE Carrara-Massa CLOSEST TOWN Sarzana GEOGRAPHY Apennine Mountains BEST TIME OF YEAR  All Year APPROACH TIME  20 minutes ROCK  Limestone HEIGHT  100 meters RANGE OF GRADES  5 - 8c (50+ routes) GUIDEBOOK/MAPS       RECOMMENDED CLIMBS N.R.B.Q. 7a+ Sopravoliamo 6a Nosfigatus 7c+ L'amico del giaguaro 7b

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Rock Climbing Guide To Tuscany

ST ANNA DI STAZZEMA (MONTE LIETO) ROCK CLIMBING AREA | TUSCANY REGION The Sant'Anna climbing area is an interesting place with a few walls about the town of S. Anna.  The rock is interesting and if you find yourself nearby and looking for somewhere different to relax, try the cliff.  Well protected and even though it sits at 800 meters elevation you can still climb if it rains or there is snow. SANTA ANNA ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE PROVINCE Carrara-Massa, Tuscany CLOSEST TOWN Querceta BEST TIME OF YEAR Climb All Year APPROACH TIME 20 minutes ROCK Limestone HEIGHT 30 meters RANGE OF GRADES 4 - 7b (60 + routes) GUIDEBOOK/MAPS   RECOMMENDED CLIMBS

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Rock Climbing Guide To Tuscany

VECCHIANO ROCK CLIMBING AREA | TUSCANY REGION   Vecchiano climbing area is located just north of Pisa and the "Leaning Tower", this is a close crag to escape to if you happen to have your gear with you. The climbing area does not look like much from the road, but there are several fun routes to pass your time on. Great area for individuals looking a good rest day or have less experienced climbers. VECCHIANO ROCK CLIMBING GUIDE PROVINCE Pisa Province Tuscany Italy NEAREST TOWN Vecchiano BEST TIME OF YEAR Fall, Winter, Spring APPROACH TIME 5 minutes ROCK Limestone HEIGHT 20 meters RANGE OF GRADES 4 - 7c (80+ routes) GUIDEBOOK/MAPS       RECCOMENDED ROUTES Ensemble 7a Elucubrazioni maniacali 6a La prua della nave 7a La diretta arancione 6a Remember to buy a locale guidebook if available.

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