Climbing guidebooks for Italy

South Tyrol can boast a very wide variety of rocks and landscapes. Whether on granite, marble, porphyry or dolomite, next to vineyards or against the backdrop of the Dolomites: the climbing and bouldering reflects just as varied and interesting as the country itself. The sport climbing guide was created in collaboration with the South Tyrolean Alpine Club AVS.

Amalfi Coast: Climbing Guide Sport Climbing This climbing guide describes the climbing areas around the idyllic coastal towns of Amalfi, Positano, Sperlonga and Palinuro. In the climbing areas, you will come across countless climbing rocks made of the best limestone. Right by the Tyrrhenian Sea are vertical walls with tantalising sinks and several spectacular overhangs. Some...

The title „Sportclimbing in Sicily – San Vito lo Capo” promises climbing with Mediterranean flair. Marble and limestone rocks with beautiful tufas lie directly next to the sea, not far from the small town of San Vito lo Capo in the northwestern part of Sicily. The southern ambiance makes this place a small paradise, offering the chance to climb almost year round. Only during...

This guidebook exclusively focussing on bouldering describes the area of Vallone di San Giacomo. It contains more than 500 boulder problems on several relatively small blocks that are all signed on full color photo topos. From beginners to experts, everybody will find lots to do. Especially interesting for beginners is the fact that there are almost no dangerous falls. Rock...

Miroglio is situated about 100 kilometers from Finale Ligure. This guidebook describes the historic „Palestra Beppino Avagnina“, an impressive amphitheater made of rocks from 20 to 70 meters high, that have seen entire generations of climbers evolving over time. Climbing is possible all year round but the perfect conditions are certainly in spring and autumn. The guidebook...

This guidebook contains more than 350 boulder problems, thus providing lots of possibilities for beginners and pros. The area is located close to the Ligurian Coast and just a 50 km drive away from famous Albenga. Amidst untouched nature with alpine flair on 1200 meters a.s.l. bouldering is possible all year round, especially in winter thanks to the orientation towards the...

Summer Sportclimbing and Multipitch in Summer, Arco and Surroundings The climbing guide book ‘Arco Summer Spots’ by Vertical-Life was published specifically for climbing in the warm season in Arco, Sarca Valley, Trento, Rovereto and Valli Giudicarie and its surroundings. If you enjoy your summer vacation at Lake Garda, do not forget to bring your climbing gear. You find...

The third edition of the Arco climbing guide by Vertical-Life has been released. Massone, Nago, Padaro, Terra Promessa and other areas have become household names among climbers by now. Despite being one of the most historic areas and birthplaces of sport climbing, new areas and routes continue to be established and developed. The 2019 guidebook now contains 131 crags, nine...

A slip of the foot, the fall, months and years of efforts going up in smoke. In 2015, Romain Desgranges comes within a hair's breadth of winning the Climbing World Cup. He chooses to overcome his disappointment into the Californian desert of Joshua Tree. Only surrounded by "Big boulders", he confronts his fears by climbing solo these granite blocks, some of which reach...