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Alessandro Lamberti sending 'Zandalee' 8b+/8c a Grotti.
Alfredo Smargiassi
Beauty
Sectors
Difficulty
4c - 9a/a+
Height
40m
Routes number
230
Rock type
Magnificent pocketed limestone.
Orientation
S
Rope
70m
Many articles have been published about Grotti, but most date back to the early '90's when this crag had only just been discovered. Many believed Grotti might become one of the largest crags in Italy, but after this initial euphoria things soon died down. The situation has changed recently though, and new routing activity has now begun in earnest with the discovery of a new sector, La Curva. 70 new lines have been created here and many established routes at Grotti Classica and Grotti Alta have been rebolted. The entire crag now boasts over 230 routes, with plenty more still to come. Many of these new routes are significantly easier than the older ones, making the crag more accessible to the wider public. Nevertheless, Grotti remains enormous and you'll never have to queue for a route. At times the pockets are painfully sharp, so much so that rest days are obligatory to let the skin recover. Just the right moment to stop off at Ferentillo, a mere 40 minutes from Rieti!
Access
Grotti lies roughly 100km NNE of Rome. Drive to Rieti if coming from the north. From here follow signs for Aquila and turn right immediately for the Valle del Salto to arrive at Grotti after 8km. Park discreetly on the left near a hunting shop before entering this small village. From here walk left past a chicken pen up to the crag (10mins). If you come from the south leave the A24 at the exit for Valle del Salto and follow signs for Rieti to Grotti. Logistics
There are no campsites nearby. If you're lucky enough to own a camper you can spend the night in Piazza delle Feste, 100m from the center of Grotti. The alternative is to find a cheap room in nearby Rieti. Period
It gets hot in Grotti, so go in winter, late autumn or early spring. It is possible to climb in light rain. Climb
Magnificent pocketed limestone. The left-hand sector transforms into conglomerate limestone. Well-placed glued-in resin bolts ensure you won't pick up too many air miles! La Curva 5c+: 2 6c+: 17 7c+: 33 8a and above: 11 total: 63 Grotti Alta 5c+: 2 6c+: 31 7c+: 81 8a and above: 41 total: 155 Notes
Bibliography
The most updated guidebook is "Arrampicare in Abruzzo" by Sergio Di Renzo. It covers Grotti and all the other main climbing areas in this region.
Grotti lies roughly 100km NNE of Rome. Drive to Rieti if coming from the north. From here follow signs for Aquila and turn right immediately for the Valle del Salto to arrive at Grotti after 8km. Park discreetly on the left near a hunting shop before entering this small village. From here walk left past a chicken pen up to the crag (10mins). If you come from the south leave the A24 at the exit for Valle del Salto and follow signs for Rieti to Grotti. Logistics
There are no campsites nearby. If you're lucky enough to own a camper you can spend the night in Piazza delle Feste, 100m from the center of Grotti. The alternative is to find a cheap room in nearby Rieti. Period
It gets hot in Grotti, so go in winter, late autumn or early spring. It is possible to climb in light rain. Climb
Magnificent pocketed limestone. The left-hand sector transforms into conglomerate limestone. Well-placed glued-in resin bolts ensure you won't pick up too many air miles! La Curva 5c+: 2 6c+: 17 7c+: 33 8a and above: 11 total: 63 Grotti Alta 5c+: 2 6c+: 31 7c+: 81 8a and above: 41 total: 155 Notes
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The most updated guidebook is "Arrampicare in Abruzzo" by Sergio Di Renzo. It covers Grotti and all the other main climbing areas in this region.
See all photosSectors
Grotti Alta Paretone
Routes
| N° | Name | Height | Beauty | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caffe atomico |  |
7a | |
| 2 | Karacat | |
6c+ | |
| 3 | Karajad | |
7a | |
| 4 | Aragorn | |
7a+ | |
| 5 | Bombadill | |
7b | |
| 6 | Zi aldo | |
6c+/7a+ | |
| 7 | Nome segreto | |
7b | |
| 8 | Grigio pirla | |
7a+ | |
| 9 | Blob | |
7a+ | |
| 10 | Ouzo power | |
7b+ | |
| 11 | Bit bit | |
7c+ | |
| 12 | Lupo de lupis | |
8a | |
| 13 | Alto gradimento | |
8a | |
| 14 | Terhima kasih | |
7a+/7c | |
| 15 | Eu | |
7c | |
| 16 | X file | |
7c+ | |
| 17 | Ridi mò | |
8b | |
| 18 | Input | |
8c | |
| 19 | Nada es para sempre | |
8c | |
| 20 | King for a day | |
prog. | |
| 21 | Kingston | |
7c+ | |
| 22 | Seiccippiù | |
7c | |
| 23 | G.D.M. | |
8a | |
| 24 | Pancho cherubino | |
7c | |
| 25 | Pink rabbit | |
8a+ | |
| 26 | Patos | |
7c+ | |
| 27 | Assalti frontali | |
8a+ | |
| 28 | Underworld | |
8a+ | |
| 29 | La | |
8a+ | |
| 30 | La zona morta | |
8a+ | |
| 31 | Umore e depressione | |
8a | |
| 32 | Turbolenze stradali | |
7b+ | |
| 33 | Pulp fiction | |
7c | |
| 34 | Frustami | |
7b | |
| 35 | Il gaucho | |
7a+ | |
| 36 | Il druido | |
7a | |
| 37 | Leon | |
6c+ | |
| 38 | Ellegi | |
6c | |
| 39 | Friko | |
6c | |
| 40 | Senza nome | |
6c | |
| 41 | Senza nome | |
6c |
Grotti Alta Mano Rossa
Routes
| N° | Name | Height | Beauty | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solo chiacchere e resting | |
7a | |
| 2 | Iacopo | |
6c | |
| 3 | Gokoo | |
7a | |
| 4 | One | |
7b+ | |
| 5 | Il soldato pacifista | |
7b+ | |
| 6 | Pirati | |
7b | |
| 7 | Positive vibration | |
7b+ | |
| 8 | Nervi | |
7b+ | |
| 9 | Godi troia | |
progetto | |
| 10 | Pie with souce | |
7b+ | |
| 11 | Colpo gobbo | |
7b | |
| 12 | Il bauco | |
7b+ | |
| 13 | SQUID | |
7a+ | |
| 14 | Red Hot Chili Peppers | |
7a+ | |
| 15 | La revuelta | |
7b+ | |
| 16 | Tantallion de gaiardon | |
7b | |
| 17 | Er cid | |
prog. | |
| 18 | The king of bongo | |
7c+ | |
| 19 | SS4 Salaria | |
7c | |
| 20 | La mano rossa | |
8a | |
| 21 | Lammerda | |
8b+ | |
| 22 | Criminal | |
8a+ | |
| 23 | Il truffatore | |
7b | |
| 24 | Senza tregua | |
7c | |
| 25 | Gran trocadero | |
7c | |
| 26 | Requiem | |
7b+ | |
| 27 | Albavia | |
7c | |
| 28 | I Pcni | |
6b | |
| 29 | Piatti calmi | |
6b | |
| 30 | Gli schiumisti | |
6c+ |
La Curva Fuori Orario
Routes
| N° | Name | Height | Beauty | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why | |
7b | |
| 2 | Maciste | |
7b | |
| 3 | La vipera | |
7a | |
| 4 | Diretta al pilastro | |
7a+,6b | |
| 5 | Mascalzone reatino | |
7a+/7b | |
| 6 | A Giorgio Gaber | |
prog | |
| 7 | Ultimo tango a Zagarolo | |
prog | |
| 8 | Zandalee | |
8b+ | |
| 9 | The star | |
8b | |
| 10 | Milestones | |
7b+ | |
| 11 | Solo per te | |
7c/7c+ | |
| 12 | Saeta | |
7b+ | |
| 13 | Sly | |
7a+ | |
| 14 | Magic line | |
7b | |
| 15 | Liberate Sara | |
7a+/7b | |
| 16 | Dietrologia | |
6a | |
| 17 | Mucca pazza | |
6a+/6b | |
| 18 | Dolce Lucia | |
6a+/6b | |
| 19 | Lo stronzio | |
6b+ | |
| 20 | Texas flood | |
6a+ |
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Beauty
Sectors
Difficulty
4c - 9a/a+
Height
40m
Routes number
230
Rock type
Magnificent pocketed limestone.
Orientation
S
Rope
70m
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