Avegno-Torbeccio climbing area
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Sector Placche di TorbeccioPhoto: Ascona-Locarno Tourism
Explanation
This area has a wide range of climbing routes on offer for all abilities.
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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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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