Chi non lavora non fa l'amore - Monte Monaco

Christoph Hainz, Mountain Guide
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The route line of 'Chi non lavora non fa l'amore', Monte Monaco, San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily (Christoph Hainz, Roger Schäli, 12/2024-12/2025)
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Beauty
First ascent
Christoph Hainz, Roger Schäli, 12/2024-12/2025
By
Christoph Hainz, Mountain Guide
Orientation
East
Length
380m
Difficulty
7b
Obligatory difficulty
6b+
Departure
San Vito Lo Capo
Published on
15/01/2026

Route



Chi non lavora non fa l'amore on the east face of Monte Monaco features very beautiful and varied slabs in the lower section. On the upper part of the wall, the route becomes steep. On the last two pitches, the rock is extremely in places.

Getting there

Reach San Vito Lo Capo.

Access

From San Vito lo Capo head towards the Zingaro Nature Reserve, park 250 meters after the "La Tonnara" entrance. Continue on foot following the approach for the routes Via Sogni d’Oro and Fratelli Titt, from there proceed along the base of the wall for about 6 minutes to the start of the route. Allow 20 minutes total.

Itinerary

P1: 6b+, 30m
P2: 4a, 23m
P3: 6a, 37m
P4: 6a+, 32m
P5: 6a+/6b, 30m
P6: 6c+, 28m
P7: 5c+, 25m
P8: 7a, 35m
P9: 4a, 25m
P10: 7b, 18m
P11: 6c+, 15m
P12: 5a, 15m
P13: 7a/7a+, 25m
P14: 7a+, 25m
P15: 4a, 20m

Descent

From the top of the route, continue north for approximately 100 meters until you reach the path for Monte Monaco. Follow thi to the left until it joins the forest road, which will lead you back to the paved road entering the town and back to the car.

Gear

A single 70-meter rope or double 50-meter ropes (recommended for a potential retreat), 15 quickdraws. The route is equipped with bolts and threads, while the belays are equipped with bolts and abseil rings.

Notes

From the eighth belay, it is still possible to retreat without major difficulties.

 




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Beauty
First ascent
Christoph Hainz, Roger Schäli, 12/2024-12/2025
By
Christoph Hainz, Mountain Guide
Orientation
East
Length
380m
Difficulty
7b
Obligatory difficulty
6b+
Departure
San Vito Lo Capo
Published on
15/01/2026

Route



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