Overview
Grade: 8
Total time: 16 hrs
Climbing time: 12 hrs
Approach time: 3 hrs
Exit time: 45 mins
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Length: 900m
Rope Length: 60m
Quickdraws: 12
Climbing "Ode an die Freude - Tofana" (Grade UIAA VIII) on Tofana di Rozes is an experience that truly lives up to its evocative name. Located in the majestic Dolomites, this legendary route offers exceptionally demanding and technical limestone climbing. The 'Ode to Joy' isn't just a metaphor for the immense satisfaction upon completion, but also for the breathtaking beauty encountered throughout the ascent. Climbers are challenged by steep, exposed walls, delicate and precise movements, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Dolomite peaks. It demands not only physical prowess but also mental fortitude, culminating in a triumphant feeling that resonates with the joy of overcoming a significant challenge in one of the world's most stunning alpine environments.
