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Climbing in Finale Liguere, photo: Bob Horan Colle...

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In Italy, there are all types of climbing to be found. The country is full of possible destinations. An abundance of everything from sport climbing to long, alpine routes. In addition to a variety of climbing styles, are the various types of stone. Much of the climbing is on different types of limestone, however, beautiful granite can be found as well. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!

Getting There 

There are a variety of major cities that can be flown into. Just pick the one closest to your selected climbing destination.

The Classics

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Kimera 5.11a  International : Europe : ... : Parete Striata

Super cool multi-pitch outing! This route has a bit of everything with slab and overhangs.Pitch 1) From the vaguely marked name "Kimera" start straight up the slab and head to a comfortable belay stance slightly left of where you began. (5.10a) This stance is equipped with good bolts and is about 15 feet left of some rusty old bolts/anchor.2) Continue straight up the slab trending slightly right. The crux is right off the belay stance, which kind of sucks, but at least you get one bolt between y...[more]   Browse More Classics in International

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Climbing above the vineyards in Finale, photo: Bob...

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