A land of legendary routes in the history of mountaineering, the foot of the Pale di San Martino offers climbing almost all year round on a variety of rock types such as granite, porphyry and limestone. Numerous crags in the Pale di San Martino, Passo Rolle, Val Canali and Val Noana areas offer challenges for experienced climbers. Easier routes are concentrated at Passo Rolle and on the Sasso di Castel Pietra. San Martino di Castrozza also has an 18-metre-high indoor climbing wall at the Sports Centre, suitable for both beginners and advanced climbers. The Alpine Guides provide expert support for those starting out.
DREAM CLIMBS
Vertical lines for every level
ASCENTS AND CLIMBING WALLS
Exploration of the Pale di San Martino began in the mid-19th century, when the area was still part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. English travelers, inspired by a romantic and decadent spirit, undertook long and adventurous tours through the then-unexplored Dolomites. Since then, mountaineering has evolved, and thanks to new techniques and materials, countless routes once considered inaccessible have been “opened,” such as the Spigolo del Velo, the Buhl on Cima Canali, and the Solleder on Sass Maor, two classics for sixth-grade climbing enthusiasts.
Many “training grounds” also allowed top climbers to hone their skills—most famously Maurizio Zanolla, better known as Manolo. From the unique porphyry slabs of Tognazza to the historic and selective cliffs of Monte Totoga and Turgion, from the accessible routes on Rocca Castel Pietra to the more demanding lines in Valle dello Schener or the striking Val Noana, the region offers more than 1,000 routes across 53 cliffs, each with its own unique character.
ALPINE GUIDES AND INDOOR CLIMBING WALLS
San Martino di Castrozza
Scuola di alpinismo e scialpinismo Aquile di San Martino e Primero
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