DOLOMITES

Rock Climbs and Via Ferrata

von James Rushforth

940 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Located in northern Italy, and representing a true mix of Italian and Austrian culture, the Dolomites contain climbing of every shape and size. Single pitch sport crags lie beside kilometre-long traditional routes, with climbs which are steeped in history running parallel to modern bolted lines. The area is particularly renowned for its via ferrata, cabled routes predating the Great War which give superb access to some of the World’s most striking summits. The metal wires, interspersed with breathtaking ladders and unlikely suspension bridges, provide aerial assault courses which combine the thrill of an ascent on rock with the security of a protected mountain scrambl

• Reihe: Rock Climbing Guide
• ISBN: 9781873341971
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2014
• Genre: Reisen/Reiseführer/Sportreisen, Aktivreisen/Europa
• Verlag: Rockfax