Erster Sellaturm - The Bernards (7b)
Dolomites
Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi
Campitello-Mazzin-Col Rodella
Trentino-Alto Adige
Alpine Sportkletterroute
Alpine Climbing Extreme
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 225 m
- Descent
- 225 m
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 27˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's not remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between March and November. From a low point of 2.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 1.4 km, 225 vertical metres of ascent and 225 vertical metres of descent. You'll need quickdraws, climbing shoes and wires and friends to complete it safely.
Description
Tourenbeschreibung und Topo: https://www.suedtirolalpin.it/post/erster-sellaturm-the-bernards-7b
Difficulty
Extreme
Long, committing and complex routes with difficult and sustained climbing on rock/ice and challenging route finding throughout. TD upwards.
Extreme Exposure
The majority of the route is "no fall" terrain.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Quickdraws
- Climbing Shoes
- Wires and Friends