The Val Masino and its upper section the Mello Valley form a stunning granite valley ringed by spiky peaks and with a lot of great climbing and hiking. The most popular area by far is the Sasso Remenno - often touted as 'the biggest boulder in the world' - and its surrounding satellites, where there is an excellent set of well bolted sport routes on superb grippy granite. The whole area is justifiably popular.
Routes
4 trad routes (S...6c) 60 sport routes (3c...8c) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents | |||
Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
Albero delle Lucciole A short distance up the slope from the West Face of the Sasso Remenno is the slabby east-facing... |
11 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
sheltered |
West Face The extensive slabby wall hidden around the back of the huge boulder has some popular easier... |
13 | Sport |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 5 mins |
sheltered |
Masso Goldrake The short leaning wall to the left of the South Face has a dozen stiff outings.Approach - From... |
12 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 2 mins |
Dry in the Rain sheltered |
South Face The extensive wall that is the showpiece of the crag - 28 well bolted routes on great rock and with... |
28 | Sport |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 2 mins |
sheltered |
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