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Ponte Brolla Climbing

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    Ponte Brolla is definitely the most famous and well-known climbing area in Ticino. Its accessible location, south-facing gneiss walls, and wide range of routes, from easier to more challenging grades, make it the ideal destination for climbing enthusiasts.

    Distance 0.7 km
    0:20 h
    61 m
    57 m
    309 m
    261 m

    The Rovine del Castelliere sector features numerous cliffs with routes of varying difficulty, from grades 3a to 7a+. It is suitable for beginners and families.

    More demanding climbers can try the East Sector, where they will find routes between grades 5a and 8c.

    The sector is ideal for climbing in autumn, winter, and spring.

    • Difficulty: Rovine del Castelliere Sector 3a to 7a+ / East Sector 5a to 8c
    • Rock type: gneiss
    • Orientation: Rovine del Castelliere Sector south / East Sector east
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    Highest point
    309 m
    Lowest point
    261 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 1.78%Path 98.21%
    Forested/wild trail
    12 m
    Path
    647 m
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    Restricted Quiet Area

    Area name: Ponte Brolla East

    Protection status: binding

    Additional information: Ban on opening new climbing routes over 30 meters from the ground

    Protection period: annual

    Decision basis: Decree on quiet zones for wildlife (2021)

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    Coordinates

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    2'701'270E 1'115'928N
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    46.187201, 8.750346
    DMS
    46°11'13.9"N 8°45'01.2"E
    UTM
    32T 480733 5114877
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    Distance
    0.7 km
    Duration
    0:20 h
    Ascent
    61 m
    Descent
    57 m
    Highest point
    309 m
    Lowest point
    261 m
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