Alpine climbing routes in San Lorenzo Dorsino

"Pilastro Francese" – a resonant name for alpinists! Many of them, including very well-known ones, reportedly struggled with blunders as the route is not easy to find. The existing verbal descriptions in various guide publications are open to interpretation. A good topo did not exist until a few years ago. Only with the publication of an Italian internet topo did the frequency of ascents suddenly increase. With us, two other rope teams were still climbing. As many as normally in the whole summer!

Exposed lookout tower The mighty rock tower Campanile Alto stands alone in the middle of the Brenta group. It is an uplifting feeling to climb the summit and enjoy the wild panorama.

High up The second stage leads to the second highest peak in the heart of the Brenta – a mighty rock block with a stunning panoramic view from the summit. 

Exposed & scenic The first stage of the Via delle Normali starts with a bang: A long dream route in grades II and III to the summit of the Cima d'Ambiez.

Mixed climbing and trekking route, which in 6 stages connects 10 peaks of the Brenta Dolomites, with the linking of the existing and re-equipped normal routes.

After the ultra-classic "Soddisfazione," the "Via Vienna" and "Fox–Stenico" are the closest and most accessible objectives of this massive wall.

The "Falesia Dimenticata" has been finally rediscovered.

What a gift! Both for the first ascensionists who had the courage to lay such lines through the wall and for repeaters who can now cheer and enjoy.

What a gift! Both for the first ascenders who had the courage to set such lines through the wall, and for repeaters who can now cheer and enjoy.

On the approach, every climber will likely immediately notice the bright compact limestone walls west of the Agostini hut.