climbing guide to italy

Climbing in trentino alto-adige

Many of the rock faces in the Trentino Alto Adige valleys were bolted so that one could sharpen skills and exercise the body as needed to climb the vertical walls of the Dolomites. Today the walls are an attraction in themselves, and there is no end to the amount of sites to explore, with many of them within easy reach of public transportation.

The natural and artificial rock walls in Trentino are ideal for all levels and ages of climbers. The home of rock climbing is without doubt Arco (Upper Lake Garda), where the Rock Master competition is held every summer. However, every valley has a wall suitable for any ability.

Dozens of other training grounds have been set up in a number of other centers in Trentino where you can climb in complete safety. In addition, there are many equipped indoor facilities - even in public parks - and artificial walls used for rock climbing meetings and competitions. Many of the 150 Alpine guides in Trentino are also qualified to teach rock climbing, with many courses organized during the summer months by the many clubs and schools throughout Italy.

You can find bolted routes throughout the region, the best known area to climb is the Arco Area.

• Arco
• Nago
• Massone
• Mejo Pejo