VALMALENCOALPINA® - ROCK CLIMBING

The proposals of our IFGMA Mountain Guides

Valmalenco, Val di Mello, Val Masino, Val Bregaglia, Dolomites

PROGRAM 2023

WHAT IS IT 

Every great mountaineer carries the technical skills of rock climbing in order to specialise and perfect more fundamental technical and athletic disciplines on the rock face. Sessions focus on improving your skills in all areas of climbing, developing from easier walls to challenging routes, and bouldering.
 
We will help you learn step by step the fundamental exercises, and the basic and more developed skillsets - all within exquisite mountain ranges.

WHO ARE OUR ROCKCLIMBING TRIPS SUITABLE FOR ​

​Trips are suitable for beginners through to semi-professionals. We aim to test your physical and mental strength, but the most important thing is to have fun in a safe environment.

ValmalencoAlpina® guides know the best locations for you to grow your skills in a safe and challenging environment.

Climbing in Chiareggio area

WHAT WE OFFER: COURSES & CLASSIC ROUTES

COURSES​: TRIAL DAYS - WORKSHOPS

• TRIAL DAYS

We run trial days which are open to everyone, even beginners, so you can learn the basics exercises and safety techniques.
 

• IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOPS

Our workshops are an opportunity to study basic to advanced techniques of Sports or Trad climbing. We look closely at your technique and work closely with you to help improve your skills.

• WHERE THE WORKSHOPS ARE BASED

During spring and autumn workshops are mainly located in the area of Lecco, Lake Como, Val di Mello.
In the summer in Val Masino or the less crowded Val Malenco where we can climb in some fabulous settings.
​We are not limited to just these locations and can visit other areas within the Alps or beyond.

The final locations of the workshops will depend on the number of participants, but the groups are limited to no more than 8 people.

Rock Climbing Course

CLASSIC ROUTES

​PIZ BADILE 3308 mt - Normal Route:

• ​3h approach to R. Gianetti
• 1h wild path and 3 hrs climbing to the top 
• Abseil and hike down to Val Masino
• 9-10h of activity between ascent and descent
• 500€ one people, 620€ two people

Fotogallery

​PIZ BADILE 3308 mt - North Ridge:

• 3h approach to R. Sasc Furà
• 2h path and 6-7h climbing to the top from North Ridge
• Abseil from Italian side and down to Val Masino
• 13h of activity between ascent and descent
• 700€ one people, 850€ two people

Fotogallery

​PIZ CENGALO 3369 mt - Vinci Ridge:

• 3h approach to R. Gianetti 
• 1,5 hrs wild path and 6 hrs climbing to the top 
• Abseil and hike down to Val Masino
• 10-11h of activity between ascent and descent
• 600€ one people, 730€ two people

FOTOGALLERY

CLASSIC CLIMBING SPOTS

​ALBIGNA - Classic Routes:

• 0,5-2h approach from the top of the gondola.  
• Hundreds of climbing routes of all difficulties and angles.
• Abseil or steep path till Gondola top
• 10h of activity between ascent and descent (including Gondola)
• 280€ one people, 400€ two people

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FOTOGALLERY

 VAL DI MELLO: KUNDALINI & LUNA NASCENTE

• ​0,5-2h approach.
• Hundreds of climbing routes of all difficulties and angles
• The most famous are
  • Luna Nascente (9 pitches - VII UIAA)
  • Risveglio di Kundalini (10 pitches - VII UIAA)
• Abseil or path to the Parking 
• 10 hours of activity between ascent and descent
• 280€ one people, 400€ two people

VALMALENCO: CAMPO MORO & CHIAREGGIO

• ​0,2-2h approach.  
• Hundreds of climbing routes of all difficulties and angles
• Campo Moro (Bernina area)
  • Abseil and path
  • 6 hrs of total activity 
  • 250€ one people, 140€ two people
• Chiareggio (Disgrazia area )
  • Abseil and path 
  • 11 hours of total activity 
  • 280€ one people, 400€ two people

GALLERY CAMPO MORO

GALLERY CHIAREGGIO

Our philosophy is to visit new and exciting places to climb. Some of the places we have been to include: Arco di Trento, Finale Ligure, San Vito lo Capo, Kalymnos and, mostly, Sardinia.