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Pietralba

Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (french grades).
Best time(s) :
  • January
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  • Dec.
Aspect(s) : SE     Altitude : 500 m
Approach 5 min up hill.    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag comfortable for young kids.

Informations :

Between 10 and 25 routes, from 5a to 8a.   Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 25 m.
Rock : limestone.    Characteristic(s) : steep wall Dévers, vertical Vertical, slab Dalle.    Type(s) of holds : jugs, crimps, limestone channels.
Further information(s) : The left-hand part is prohibited and its owner is everything but friendly. The boundary is marked by a fence to to the left of the slab routes. It's absolutely essential to adhere to this ban if we want to continue climbing at Pietralba… and if you care about keeping your teeth intact.
The Pietralba crag has played the role of a research lab in the regional quest for a grade 8a route, and several routes include chipped holds. Only right side of the cliff is allowed for climbing.

Locations :

Area : France, Corse, Haute-Corse (2B), Ponte Leccia, Pietralba.
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  Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   42° 32' 10" N Longitude :   9° 10' 46" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
  Parking lot GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   42° 32' 7" N Longitude :   9° 10' 50" E    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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Area added by Rouk Mouloute
Digital Guide Books :



Corse
Autor(s) : T.Souchard - B.Maurin
Published in february 2019.
Update in february 2022.


Corse Centre
Autor(s) : T.Souchard - B.Maurin
Published in october 2018.
Update in october 2022.

Paper Guide Books :


Falaises de Corse