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South Pillar, a.k.a. “Mariakante” 

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Sass Pordoi.

A great 12-pitch 5.8 route, the Mar...

Description 

The Piz Pordoi in the broad peak that is easily distinguished by the black water steaks running down the north-west face. This is a large face that contains some long and enjoyable routes. Due to the length of the routes, the rock quality can vary. Overall the climbing is good and some of the finest long routes at the grade can be found here.


Getting There 

Most of the climbing can be accessed from off the Sella Pass road.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Piz Pordoi:
Fedele   5.7     Trad, 26 pitches, 2625 feet   
South Pillar, a.k.a. “Mariakante”   5.7+ PG13     Trad, 9 pitches, 820 feet   
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On the traversing fifth pitch.

South Pillar, a.k.a. “Mariakante” 5.7+ PG13  International : Dolomites : Piz Pordoi
The start of the route is in a gully system that is undercut by a few feet. To verify you are in the right place, look up for a small tower to the left and the main wall on the right. Pitch 1 (20m): Getting off the ground is one of the cruxes of the route due to the undercut start. Once established on the rock in the gully, head up and slightly left clipping a few pitons to a big single bolt anchor with rings in the gully. Careful with the loose rock in the gully—your belayer will appreciate ...[more]   Browse More Classics in International


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The base area at the Sass Pordoi tram. <br /> <br />We hiked up for an hour, did a 12-pitch rock climb to the summit, had lunch at the summit restaurant, and rode the tram back down.

The base area at the Sass Pordoi tram.

We hiked u...

View of the Sass Pordoi tram near the top of the Mariakante rock climb.

View of the Sass Pordoi tram near the top of the M...

Enjoying lunch at the summit restaurant on Sass Pordoi, after a 12-pitch climb. <br /> <br />Photo by Bruce Hildenbrand.

Enjoying lunch at the summit restaurant on Sass Po...