I first climbed in Lumignano in 1986, when there was only the Classica area and a few bolted lines throughtout the valley. The village was small, slow paced and a great place to relax. Lumignano was, at that time, one of the primary climbing sites in Europe with some of the hardest climbed put up. Atomic Cafe and El Somaro 8a+'s, plus other hard routes brought climbers from all over to test their skill. Over the past years, there have been hundreds of new climbing areas developed throughout Italy and Lumignano is no longer "THE" winter destination. However, the climbing is still some of the best in Europe and the grades solid, the rock has worn well and there is still a strong climbing community. There are several additonal crags that have been developed in the valley, and this helps to keep the crowds down and allow climbing year round. Lumignano is a great climbing destination for a climbing vacation.