Overview
Grade: 7
Total time: 4 hrs
Climbing time: 3 hrs
Approach time: 1 hour
Exit time: 10 mins
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Length: 235m
Rope Length: 60m
Quickdraws: 12
Climbing 'L'Esteta e il Biottico' on Pal Piccolo (Kleiner Pal), graded 7, is a quintessential alpine limestone experience. This route, with its intriguing name – roughly translating to 'The Aesthete and the Slovenly One' – hints at a varied character, perhaps a blend of elegant, technical moves and more rugged, powerful sections. Situated in the stunning Carnic Alps, it offers superb exposure and breathtaking views throughout its pitches. The limestone here is generally excellent, providing diverse climbing on crimps, pockets, and sometimes more sustained slab or vertical sections, demanding a solid grasp of technique, strength, and mental fortitude. Each pitch builds on the last, leading to a satisfying summit experience. It's a true test of a climbing partnership and a memorable adventure for anyone operating at this challenging grade, seeking a rewarding climb in a spectacular setting.
