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Elevation: 8,310 ft 2,533 m
GPS: 46.50961, 11.77433
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The first of the five Sella towers. They are the summits located to the west end of the Sella group. First Sella Tower is the smallest, however most popular. The climbing is of an easier grade and the approach is short and straightforward. This leads to a highly polished climbing surface.

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To approach the First Sella Tower, park at the top of Sella Pass. Most of the approaches take about 30 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at First Sella Tower

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 27
● Steger
Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 16
● Trenker
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 9
● Tissi Route
Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 7
● Delenda Carthago
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
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● Steger
 27
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
● Trenker
 16
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
● Tissi Route
 9
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Alpine 7 pitches
● Delenda Carthago
 7
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
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Pete on the easy ridge of 1 Sella Tower
Pete on the easy ridge of 1 Sella Tower
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Early morning on the first Sella Tower. Piz Pordoi in the background.
Early morning on the first Sella Tower. Piz Po…
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Climbing on the First Sella Tower, with Sassolungo in the background.
Climbing on the First Sella Tower, with Sassolu…
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Hiking off from the First Sella Tower. Piz Pordoi in the background.
Hiking off from the First Sella Tower. Piz Por…
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Sella Towers from Steinerne Stadt. The "Locomotiv" formation stands out well at base of 1st Sella Tower.
Sella Towers from Steinerne Stadt. The "Locomot…
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First Sellaturm, and the Trenker Crack is clearly evident in the sharply delineated dihedral.
First Sellaturm, and the Trenker Crack is clear…
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Telephoto view of the Sella Towers. First Sellaturm in profile, and the Stegerkante forms the beautiful parabolic curve to the summit.
Telephoto view of the Sella Towers. First Sella…
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Summit of the First Sella Tower.
Summit of the First Sella Tower.
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South side of the First Sella Tower. West Ridge (Steger Route) on the left-hand sky line.
South side of the First Sella Tower. West Ridg…
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