Avegno-Torbeccio climbing area
Alpine Climbing
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Sector Placche di TorbeccioPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Torbeccio climbing area has multiple sectors, with Placche di Torbeccio offering the best conditions for beginners, families and those looking to complete a climbing course.
This area has a wide range of climbing routes on offer for all abilities.
Distance 0.5 km
Duration0:30 h
Ascent68 m
Descent1 m
Highest point355 m
Lowest point287 m
The Placche di Torbeccio sector is south-east facing, meaning climbers can enjoy the sun for most of the day. For this reason, it’s recommended to climb here from October-May, and less so in summer.
There are routes with difficulty levels ranging from 3a to 7a.
A little further up you can find the Viso di Luna sector, perfect for climbers looking to put their skills to the test on some more demanding routes. Here the difficulties range from 6a+ to 7b+.
Both sectors are easily accessible by foot in around 20 minutes from the Avegno, Grotti bus stop – simply follow the hiking trail.
- Difficulty: Placche di Torbeccio sector: 3a to 7a / Viso di Luna sector: 6a+ to 7b+
- Rock type: gneiss
- Orientation: Placche di Torbeccio sector: south-east / Viso di Luna sector: east
Author
Mariano Berri
Update: February 01, 2024
Highest point
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Lowest point
287 m
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Compulsory wildlife quiet zoneName of the zone: Torbeccio
Protection status: Compulsory
Further information: The construction of new climbing routes in the upper parts of sectors A-F and climbing in sectors D-E is prohibited
Duration of protection: 1 January to 15 September
Basis for decision: Ordinance on wildlife quiet zones (2021)
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Coordinates:
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2'700'726E 1'119'116N
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46.215960, 8.743986
DMS
46°12'57.5"N 8°44'38.3"E
UTM
32T 480253 5118074
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Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'700'726E 1'119'116N
DD
46.215960, 8.743986
DMS
46°12'57.5"N 8°44'38.3"E
UTM
32T 480253 5118074
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0:30 h
Ascent
68 m
Descent
1 m
Highest point
355 m
Lowest point
287 m
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