Monte cava / Monte San Rocco - direttissima
Versione invernale - direttissima da valle amara
Also in L'Aquila, Italy
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 27 m
- Low Point
- 1 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 1 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 5.1 km, 1023 vertical metres of ascent and 27 vertical metres of descent. You'll need ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Il primo tratto e' generalmente zona di caccia durante la stagione invernale, pertanto assicurarsi che nessuna battuta e' in corso (solitamente segnalata nel punto di partenza del percorso).
Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons