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In Praise of Ponte Brolla

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 Chris Craggs Global Crag Moderator 13 Sep 2013
There always appears to be folks looking for reasonable graded sport climbing in nice places. Put Ponte Brolla in southern Switerland on the list if that is you. The main crag has a couple of hundred routes across the grades from single to multi (about 10) pitches, easily accessible, and minutes from the road all on perfect glaciated Gneiss. There are many other cliffs, some pretty big, scattered over the area.
The weather is much better then the high Alps.

Taken today:

http://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.php?id=227189

http://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.php?id=227188


Chris
 LakesWinter 13 Sep 2013
In reply to Chris Craggs: Cheers, that looks great!
 tjekel 13 Sep 2013
In reply to Chris Craggs: just dont go there at a spring or autumn weekend ... incredibly crowded.
OP Chris Craggs Global Crag Moderator 14 Sep 2013
In reply to tjekel:

It is very busy this weekend - just need to time the rest-days right!


Chris
 Skyfall 14 Sep 2013
In reply to Chris Craggs:

Went there a couple of times when the weather crapped out in the Swiss alps. A completely different climate and like a piece of Italy in Switzerland. Interesting food. Always found it quite hot and humid. Whilst diverting, I have to say I didn't really get on with the gneiss (often slippery stuff). Seemed to be some great canoeing there too.
OP Chris Craggs Global Crag Moderator 14 Sep 2013
In reply to Skyfall:

I climbed here about 15 years ago after getting washed out of the mountains - it was August and roasting. September has been much equable so far, though still quite warm.


Chris
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