Kleiner Pal - Scogliera sinistra, Emmenthal

The surroundings of the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico or Plöckenpass offer a wide range of opportunities to climbing enthusiasts and the area is now one of the most important and well-known, even internationally, of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. Near the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico there are in fact many cliffs, with over 250 routes with difficulty from 4 to 8c.
The development of climbing began here in the early 80s. The systematic equipment of the itineraries had a first impulse in the late '80s, on the occasion of the non-competitive meeting Arrampicarnia and continued in the following years, due to the work of Friulian and Austrian climbers. Below two "historical" cliffs are being described: the Scogliera and the adjacent Emmenthal.

Access
From Paluzza follow the state road 52bis to the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico (17 km from Paluzza). From the main carpark on top of the pass, at the back of the former barracks of the military police force, begins the wide CAI 401 trail, directed to Kleiner Pal, which leads in 15 minutes to the base of the Emmental and from here continues along the base of the adjacent and large rock wall of the Scogliera.

Technical data:

Orientation: South
Altitude: 1,450 m
Recommended period: from June to November
Slope: Integrated plate and vertical wall
Approach: 15 minutes
Difficulty of the routes of the cliff:

4 5 6a 6b 6c 7a 7b 7c 8a 8b 8c proj.
4 8 5 6 8 5 6 4 1 0 0 5

This route is included in the TOP 20 FREE CLIMBING guide, made in collaboration with Tabacco Maps, and can be purchased here

Warnings!

CLIMBING IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SPORT. THE ROUTES OF THE CLIFFS DESCRIBED HERE ARE THE RESULT OF INDIVIDUAL AND FREE INTERVENTIONS, CARRIED OUT ON THE INITIATIVE OF INDIVIDUAL CLIMBERS. THE CLIMBERS THEMSELVES, WHERE THEY CONSIDER IT NECESSARY, SHALL ALSO MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT. CLIMBING IS THEREFORE RESTRICTED TO EXPERIENCED PERSONS, AND THE ASSESSMENT OF THE STATE OF CONSERVATION AND RELIABILITY OF EQUIPMENT ON THE WALL REMAINS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH USER. AS A RESULT, EACH CLIMBER ASSUMES ALL THE RISKS AND POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRACTICE OF CLIMBING, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. ALL THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS THE RESULT OF IN-DEPTH RESEARCH, BUT MUST NEVERTHELESS BE INSPECTED FROM TIME TO TIME, ON THE SPOT, BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY CLIMBING. NO LIABILITY SHALL BE ASSUMED FOR ERRORS AND INACCURACIES.

IT IS NECESSARY:

Take a rest before start climbing the cliff
Always use a protective helmet
Use suitable and approved climbing equipment
Check the status of the equipment and anchors
Knowledge of climbing techniques as well as belaying- and abseiling techniques
Respect the natural environment and do not leave any waste behind

Minors and beginners must be accompanied and followed by experienced climbers

Description and details by Tabacco Maps