Vajolet towers - Piaz Arete Delagokante

The Arete on the Torre Delago Tower is a true classic. It's both polished and popular, but for a reason. The exposure and views are incredible and the climbing sits firmly at the easier end of the scale with a grade of UIAA IV+. The is a mountain refuge nearby but it’s over an hours hike to get here.

The Route Topography

This is the route Piaz Arete Delagokante on Vajolet towers in South Tyrol, Italy. It represents 160m of Dolomite rock climbing, usually over 6 pitches, of a max grade of HS 4a. Clicking the image will load the full screen high resolution Piaz Arete Delagokante climb topo.

Original Image: original: Svíčková

Approach & Descent Information

Approach: There is a shuttle bus that runs between Pera in the Val di Fassa and Rufugio Gardenccia (approach time is measured from Rufugio Gardenccia [Gardenccia shelter/mountain refuge]). The service departs from the large carpark by the Ciampedie chairlift in Pera. From here hike to the Rufugio Re Alberto, then follow the well worn path to the towers. Take the path behind Torre Piaz until reaching the gully between the larger towers of Stabeler and Delago. The rout starts from the ledge.

Descent: From the east edge of Delago, make a 40m abseil to a notch between the two larger towers (Stabeler and Delago). Make another 40 then 45m abseil to the base of the gully between the towers to the ledge the route started on. From here you can hike back.

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