Croux

Croux is one of those crags that can be described as being in an alpine environment, but bolted like at a sports crag, with fix stainless Kinobi 10mm bolts put in just the right places (read nice and close) with belays and abseil carabiners. The rock is good, it may need a little cleaning here and there but that’s normal, the routes are fantastic and the difficulties, in my opinion, are such that this crag is ideally suited for mid-grade climbers. You’ll probably not find a project on which you’ll trash your skin, instead though you’ll enjoy the pleasure of climbing in a unique, pristine alpine environment: try it!

And if you love multi-pitches, the crag hosts some beautiful combinations of highly satisfying 3 or 4 pitch routes. And last but not least, there’s another gem nearby, the recently reequipped Giardino Sospeso, the Hanging Garden: just take 14 quickdraws, a 60m rope and the desire to got and explore the place in utter tranquility.

A final word: considering the type of crag (with a series of ledges on which chamois and ibex roam), we recommend for safety reasons that you wear a helmet and remain vigilant. In short, it’s a somewhat different and fascinating crag which, I’m certain, will be loved by many.