The routes

Pleasant easy route established by Giorgio Iurato alone with one bivy. Little pro and the wild environment make this a demanding outing which should not be underestimated.

Located high up in the Excalibur sector, the overhanging Ben Hur was established in 1997 by Swiss climbers Mike Schwitter and Andy Maag with long run-outs and few bolts. 12 years after the ascent and with no...

Der Grantler takes a 230m line to the left of "Pegadito en la pared" and shares the first belay. "Although the two climbs run fairly close" explained Kretschmann "Der Grantler is much more than just a variation. The six pitches...

A 17 pitch route established over a five day period by the Ragni di Lecco climbers Angelo Forcignano, Ismaele Fosti, Christian Gianatti, Lorenzo Lanfranchi, Giovanni Ongaro, Simone Pedeferri.

Bambi is situated in a grandiose environment, extremely wild and isolated. The extenuating approach, the 300m climb and long descent render this more an alpine outing than a sport climb. There is plenty of potential for further routes thanks above...

4 March 2010: “A new icefall has been discovered in the Vinadia canyon. It seems incredible that no one ever noticed such ice formations so close to home, or at least, that no ice climber ever took a closer look!”...

Short but highly satisfying icefall in an enchanting, magical environment with two pools of water inside the canyon.

A bolted mixed pitch with a fair bit of ice. The traverse is demanding and delicate.

An exceptional, beautiful route with a psychologically difficult start followed by a difficult crux on the icefall itself. After this the pro improves and the drip offers some good rests, but the climbing should not be underestimated. The exit is...

A large detached drip offers a brief mixed section. The drip above is difficult to protect. The route seems easier than it really is!

Demanding mixed route established in winter which breaches demanding sections of mixed rock and ice in search of the line obvious line of weakness in a wild and solitary environment. The route requires stable snow conditions and a long cold...

Vallon Polset is a beautiful descent, a long way away from the lifts, ideal for those searching for a complete and difficult descent with slopes up to 40°. After the brief ascent with climbing skins you need to carefully analyse...

Vallon du Lou is certainly one of the most beautiful and easiest off-piste descents in the Trois Vallees. Located far away from the lifts, this offers a solitary decent down moderately angled slopes to reach the enchanting Lac de Lou...

Hochgasser is one of the most beautiful ski tours in the Hohen Tauern. Guaranteed snow conditions due to its geographical location and the ease of access via the Felbertauernstraße ensure that this is a classic outing all season long. Nevertheless...

Beautiful "bonus ski-tour which, thanks to the ski lift, offers 870m vertical height gain and a massive 1525m descent. In safe conditions the second descent variation is fantastic but only recommended for expert skiers.

The Figerhorn is a beautiful ski mountaineering tour. South facing and with only 900m vertical height gain, it is ideal for beginners.