The Mediterranean Alps
offers many beautiful rock climbing spots close to the road from Ventimiglia
to Torino. Some of them on a altitude that makes them very nice during the
hot summer. Together 1300 routes.
Andonno, a genuine small Italian village, offers
220 sport climbing routes. 10 km further up in Parco Alpi Marittime, 50
boulder problems.
Arimonda, France, superb hard climbing with
a nice view over the French/Italian mountains. 38 climbing routes.
Bernard Gobbi, another small crag, not the
best view, neither a beautiful spot, but if you are heading for Mercantour
you could try the crag. 18 rotes.
Breil sur Roya, a small beautiful village
with quite a lot of tourists during weekends. A small crag without anything
extra. 19 rock climbing routes.
Camoglieres, a very beautiful village and
by the crag you will find a quiet and peaceful environment. 20 nice climbing
routes and a place worth visiting.
Colle di Tenda, 1900 m. Hard limestone climbing
with a splendid view over the Mediterranean Alps. 13 routes.
La Brigue isn't just climbing; it's a place
that you perhaps will unexpectedly fall in love with at first sight. 100
routes.
Le Barricate, in the valley Stura offers nice
slab climbing, though the approach is a little bit complicated. 47 routes.
Monte Bracco, one of the major climbing areas
in this part of Italy. Beautiful nature, excellent rock climbing near Monte
Viso, 3841 m. 632 routes on several crags.
Vernante/Fulchi, in the Maritime Alps offers
good climbing in various grades. 140 routes.
