Routes : Europe : Italy : Dolomites : Sass Pordoi : Northwest Face : La Fedele

La Fedele - 5.7

Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (2)

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First Ascent:

Type of Climb:

Rock (Trad)

Safety Rating:

Pitches:

Protection:

Trad: Full set of nuts, tricams and medium-range friends. Lots and lots of slings! A raincoat is a

Length (ft):

2625

Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	(Not Rated)
Safety Rating	G
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Description:

The original route is 18 pitches up the face. The rock is very good by Dolomite standards. Route-finding is difficult and pitches wander a LOT (double-ropes are a good idea for less rope-drag). As it is a classic route, following the easiest way is usually the answer. Two pitches and one belay sit directly in the waterfall - a raincoat is a good idea. This route is too wet to climb if it has rained in the last few days - be sure to scope it out from the ground with binoculars.

Descent Options:

From the ledge where the original route ends, it can be linked with the top section of other classics. If you do this, take the cable car down (last one is at 18.00). If you end the route at the ledge, the descent is tricky on loose ledges and can take

Submitted by: booger on 2007-01-24
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Route ID: 78330

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