Valle Daone is a beautiful alpine valley sitting on the southern slope of the Adamello mountain group. The narrow valley has been a popular destination for Ice Climbing for several years and now is enjoying a new surge of interest due to the large amount of boulders throughout the valley. The valley is perhaps the most tranquil and natural settings I have found in Europe and the quality of rock makes this a great destination of someone who just wants to climb and be. There is a large amount of rock to be climbed in the area, but it does take a bit of movement to get from one zone to the other and even in some in zones there is quite a bit distance between boulders.
Getting there
From Trento take the state road SP45b toward Riva del Garda/Sarche. Upon arrival in Sarche take SP 237 toward Tione di Trento/Madonna di C... At Tione take SP237 in the southern direction toward Breguzzo/Bondo. After the town of Roncone you will come to the turn off for Daone. Follow the road up the valley and follow directions within guide to specific sites.
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Nearest major city
Trento or Verona |
Airport
VENICE |
Access by Public Transportation
To Daone but not up the valley (6 km to first sector) |
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Best time of year: At elevation 1200 up to 1700 the best season is Spring and Fall. April to September (Winter months depends upon snow)
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Rock: Granite blocks, fine grain with seams and edges. Good variety of problems from slab to overhand. Average boulder height 3-4 meters. Some very tall problems. |
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Landing: Good landing zones in the Foresta, La Curva, Malghe Nouva, and some problems in Casa Alpina zones. Most other sectors are for the brave or those that can carry in several crash pads and a few strong spotters. |
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| Equipment: Large crash pad or two, tooth brush, stiff brush to clean new routes |
Height: 2-10meters |
Grade: 4-8c |
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Number of days to visit: 4-7 climbing days |
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