Rockclimbing Guide to the Veneto Region

Climbing Guide to Italy Climbing in the veneto region There are enough bolted climbing sites in the Veneto region to keep you climbing for a lifetime. I have been exploring the area since 1985, and still have not climbed at every site, nor completed all the routes on my tick-list.You can find bolted routes in every province of the Veneto except the Rovigo Province. The most historical area in the Veneto for rock climbing is Lumignano. Bolted in the 70's it used to host some of Italy's hardest routes, and even today the 'Classica' sector has quality climbs for all levels of climbers. A boom of the crag development occurred in the 90's, however, there has a period of decline after 2000, mostly due to the fact that the climber's who were doing the bolting started to age, and not a lot of younger individuals were taking their place. The decline can also be contributed to less easily accessible cliff faces, increased cost of gear, and the popularity of bouldering and indoor gyms, as well as an economic upswing of the Italian economy. Several sites across the region have gone unattended and no longer are open to climbing, but there is hope many of the areas will come back into use. There are a small group of young climbers opening routes in the Sugana valley and Agrodine areas, and other climbing groups starting to clean and maintain the classic routes. PLEASE READ: If you can get to one of the sites I have described, please buy the local guidebook if it is being sold by someone who has bolted routes in the area.

TOP ROCK CLIMBING SITES TO VISIT IN THE VENETO REGION

Where to Climb in the Veneto Region

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After Climbing In Veneto

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