Erri De Luca climbs "Viaggio = infinito", 8b+

The 52 year old Erri De Luca climbs "Viaggio = infinito", 8b+ at the Grotta dell'Arenauta at Sperlonga

Stefania Daniele

11

November 2002

On 10/11/2002 the Italian climber Erri De Luca repeated "La Teoria dell'8a", a spectacular 8b+ that crosses the Grotta dell'Arenauta at Sperlonga. 20m long, the line was originally called "Viaggio = infinito".

De Luca's ascent is only the sixth, and what makes it all the more impressive is the fact that Luca, better known as a journalist, is 52 years old! If that isn't motivation enough for all, let's not forget that Luca climbs without chalk!

Erri de Luca
Novelist, born in Naples in 1950. Has published the following books: Non ora, non qui (1989), Una nuvola come tappeto (1991), Aceto, Arcobaleno (1992), Tu, mio (1998), Tre cavalli (1999) e Montedidio (2001).

Erri De Luca on “Viaggio = infinito” 8b+.
Photos by Fabiano Ventura

	Portfolio
	Fabiano Ventura

Latest news

Eternal Flame on Nameless Tower receives German team free ascent

23/09/2025

Eternal Flame on Nameless Tower receives German team free ascent

Planetmountain on pause today in solidarity with the people of Gaza

22/09/2025

Planetmountain on pause today in solidarity with the people of Gaza

Joy Division in Val di Mello (Italy) repeated by Alessandro Larcher & Pietro Vidi

19/09/2025

Joy Division in Val di Mello (Italy) repeated by Alessandro Larcher & Pietro Vidi

Edu Marin repeats Ego Land on Marmolada, Dolomites

18/09/2025

Edu Marin repeats Ego Land on Marmolada, Dolomites

New climb added to Mont Noir de Peuterey (Mont Blanc) by Niccolò Bruni, Gianluca Marra

17/09/2025

New climb added to Mont Noir de Peuterey (Mont Blanc) by Niccolò Bruni, Gianluca Marra

Via Cerullova added to Cinque Torri (Dolomites)

16/09/2025

Via Cerullova added to Cinque Torri (Dolomites)

Show all latest news

Expo / News

23/09/2025

Karpos presents Lifestyle: the new collection for the autumn-winter 2025 season

Climbing Technology

15/09/2025

Climbing Technology's harnesses and helmets designed specifically for children

01/08/2025

A New Route in the Peruvian Andes: 'Kolibri' on Jirishanca – HDry Supporting the Team

15/07/2025

Splendid traditional mountaineering: CAMP ambassador Zdeněk Hák in great style on the SE Face of Hunza Peak

Climbing Technology

02/07/2025

Climbing Technology's technical solutions for multi-pitch climbing

09/06/2025

Roca Pura climbing shoes: Ocún and Acopa open a new chapter in climbing footwear

Expo / Products

Singing Rock Singing Rock Phario Lite – via ferrata shock absorber

Compact lightweight shock absorber with elastic arms for via ferrata.

Karpos K-Performance T-Shirt

A lightweight, stretchy, and comfortable T-shirt.

Kong KONG Via ferrata Full Gloves

High quality suede gloves designed for via ferrata.

Scott SCOTT Explorair Light Windbreaker jacket

Lightweight, adjustable and packable SCOTT Explorair Light Windbreaker jacket.

Elbec Thermal Merino Wool High Socks Mountaineering Nature Grey

Calza termiche in Lana Merinos, per l'alta montagna in inverno.

Climbing Technology Climbing Technology Astra - mountaineering ice axe

Lightweight and durable ice axe for glacier travel and mountaineering.