Val di Mello *****

“Oceano Irrazionale”, “Kundalini”, and “Luna Nascente” are the classics here in the “Yosemite Valley” of Europe. These popular routes, except for the exit slabs on “Luna Nascente” can be reasonably well protected with Nuts and Camalots. In the past few years, a number of old and almost forgotten routes have been resurrected after a thorough retrofitting. Hopefully, this will allow some of the traffic to be diverted and spread out the crowds. Val di Mello is not only well known for its adventurous Big Walls, but also for its bouldering. The best boulderers in the world make an annual spring pilgrimage to “Melloblocco”. For the latest information, contact local hardman Simone Pedeferri in the Bar “Monica” in San Martino.