Sport climbing
Climbing bolted rock routes requires climbing and belaying skills. Choose the crag and the individual routes against your level, rather than the scenery alone.
SUMMER · MANIVA
Climbing and via ferrata near Maniva
Crags, equipped routes and specialist climbing in the valleys around Maniva: compare the activities and find the relevant descriptions before your outing.
ROCK · MOUNTAINS
A base for exploring the vertical side of the valleys
Combine a stay in Maniva with climbing in Valle Trompia and the neighbouring Valle Sabbia. Lodrino, Inzino and Pezzaze offer different settings, while Caspai and Nasego are via ferrata outings with their own approaches and descents.
Choose an activity that matches your skills and the day’s conditions. For individual routes, grades and access, use the dedicated technical information linked below.
Choose the activity before the destination
Via ferrata
An equipped mountain route combines walking and protected sections. Consider exposure, the approach and descent, and the equipment required for that particular outing.
Getting started
If you are new to the activity, arrange an outing with a qualified professional. An introduction in suitable conditions is different from tackling a demanding route independently.
Crags and via ferrata to explore from Maniva
These places are in the surrounding valleys, not facilities within the ski area. Allow for the transfer and consult the dedicated description before choosing an outing.
Francesco Cancarini · Lodrino
A crag above Lodrino in the Corna di Caspai area. Consult its technical description to choose routes and grades that match your experience.
Details on visitvalletrompia.it →Inzino · Gardone Val Trompia
Valle di Inzino offers limestone climbing with slabs and overhanging sections. A short approach does not replace assessing routes and equipment.
Details on visitvalletrompia.it →Bus del Tuel · Pezzaze
At Lavone, this cave offers athletic, technical climbing. Its sheltered setting differs from an open crag: check the guidance and conditions on site.
Details on visitvalletrompia.it →Caspai · Lodrino
An exposed route with vertical sections and traverses, requiring appropriate preparation. Study its approach, descent and variants; it is not a simple walk.
Details on visitvalletrompia.it →Nasego · Comero di Casto
The route towards Corna di Savallo is approached from Comero di Casto. Equipped sections alternate with walking links: plan the whole outing, not just the cable.
Details on visitvalletrompia.it →Dry tooling · Inzino
A specialist area for using ice tools and crampons on rock, distinct from conventional sport climbing. It requires specific skills, equipment and guidance.
Details on visitvalletrompia.it →Prepare a complete mountain day
- Check the specific route description, approach and return before setting out.
- Assess the forecast, exposure and the conditions of the rock or equipped sections.
- Use appropriate equipment and make sure everyone has the skills the outing requires.
- Respect access arrangements, parking, local restrictions and the natural environment.
Plan your outing and your stay
Keep time for the transfer, the activity and the return. Accommodation and meal stops in Maniva can form part of the day.