Pietralba
Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 6a to 6c and from 7a to 7c (french grades).
Best time(s) :
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- Sept.
- Oct.
- Nov.
- 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 
, vertical 
, slab 
. Type(s) of holds : jugs, crimps, limestone channels.
, vertical , slab . 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.
Web site(s) :
http://escalade.corse.topo.free.fr/index.php?menu=fiche_sites&page=54%20Pietralba%20Pietralba&lg=fr
Locations :
Area :
France, Corse, Haute-Corse (2B), Ponte Leccia, Pietralba.
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: Bouldering 
: Single pitch 
: Multi pitches
: Deep water soloing 
: Differents kind of climbing
 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
