Mountaineering in the park of Gran Paradiso: Becco Meridionale delle Tribolazione - Canavese - Piedmont

Mountaineering in Gran Paradiso National Park: Southern Beak of Tribolazione – Canavese, Piedmont

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Welcome to an unforgettable mountaineering adventure among the wildest and most majestic peaks of the Italian Alps! Join us for a two-day alpine climb to the Southern Beak of Tribolazione, an impressive granite tower standing at 3360 meters, along a classic traditional route.

The valley of Piantonetto, located in the heart of Gran Paradiso National Park, is renowned for its rich mountaineering history dating back to the early 20th century. Here, peaks rising up to 3600 meters offer vertical granite walls ideal for traditional climbing.

This valley is considered one of the most interesting places in the park for rock climbing, with its sharp granite towers characterized by dihedrals and cracks, comparable to the rock formations in the Mont Blanc satellites such as the Grand Capucin.

Mountains like Becco di Valsoera, Becchi della Tribolazione, and Gran San Pietro have been the dream of every mountaineer for decades, and these walls have witnessed the history of Piedmontese climbing.

Day 1: Preparation and Arrival at Rifugio Pontese

On the first day, after a morning meeting in Locana with the mountain guide, we will drive to the Piantonetto dam. From there, we will start our approximately 45-minute hike to Rifugio Pontese (2200 meters), where we will have the opportunity to practice on nearby cliffs to familiarize ourselves with traditional climbing techniques in preparation for the major climb the next day.

Day 2: Excursion and Climb

The second day will take us to a remote area where, after about 3 hours of walking, we will reach the starting point of our climb. We will tackle approximately 6 pitches on magnificent red granite over 250 meters, characterized by cracks, dihedrals, slabs, and all the nuances that granite can offer. We expect the climb to take about 6 hours to reach the summit.

The descent can be done via the normal route or one of the ascent lines. After a refreshing lunch at Rifugio Pontese, we will continue on foot to the Piantonetto dam and then by car back to Locana.

You will be accompanied by certified mountain guides with excellent English skills. This tour is suitable for climbers with good rock climbing experience (5C/6A).

Package Customization

The package offers multiple customization options: you can adapt the itinerary based on your available days and personal preferences, adding or removing services according to your needs.

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