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Avegno-Torbeccio climbing area

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  • Sector Placche di Torbeccio
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    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
    0:30 h
    68 m
    1 m
    355 m
    287 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
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    Mariano Berri 
    Update: August 29, 2024
    Highest point
    355 m
    Lowest point
    287 m
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    Compulsory wildlife quiet zone

    Name 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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    Avegno,Torbeccio
    Coordinates:
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    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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    Destination

    Avegno,Torbeccio

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    Avegno,Torbeccio

    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
    w3w 
    ///ogre.butternut.gymnasium
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    Distance
    0.5 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    68 m
    Descent
    1 m
    Highest point
    355 m
    Lowest point
    287 m
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