Comici Fabjan

The most popular route on the south side of Punta Frida and even though it traverses a bit, it is a complete classic and amazing what Emilio Comici was capable of in 1934.  Some pretty strong run-outs on several of the pitches and some pretty stout boulder moves that require some time to figure out (and avoid the polish).  Local Italian guides bolted the old piton belays, and guides for the north side of the Dolomites promptly chopped them.  Now, the belay anchors are sketchy to say the least, but can be backed up with cams.  The route is near vertical and for such a classic, does not have much fixed gear.

The route sits directly above the Refugio Lavaredo hut.  Starts between two prominent black streaks. Pitch 5 is the crux and is strenuous and long.  At the top of the climb, go right and down a bit and find (hard to find) a bolted rap line.  Four or five long, airy rappels bring you back to your packs.

Old pins, threads, chopped bolts (why?) and some mid size cams.