Avostanis

The idyllic basin of Lake Avostanis, which lies within the area of the Pramosio Forest, is closed to the north by a very solid limestone wall, finely chiselled by karst phenomena, about a hundred meters high and almost 300 meters wide. The first mountaineering itineraries date back to the 80s while the first sports routes were equipped for the 1989 edition of the freeclimbing event Arrampicarnia. Over the years, the equipment of new routes has continued non-stop and today on the main wall there are over 100 routes with difficulty from 4 to 8b. Given the high altitude the cliff can be climbed from late spring to the first days of autumn. On sunny summer days it is advisable to climb early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Because of its hight the temperature might also be low in summer.

Access
From Paluzza follow the road 52bis to the Monte Croce Carnico Pass up to Laipacco (left junction to Cleulis). Here begins a gravel road, easily viable by car, which leads to a large car park in front of the farm Malga Pramosio 1520 m (12 km from Paluzza). Continue on foot (or by e-bike) for about 3 km, along trail CAI 402, up to Lake Avostanis and the refuge of Casera Pramosio at an altitude of 1940m, dominated to the north by the cliff (1h 15’ uphill; 1h return).

General information:

• Orientation: South
• Altitude: 1,950 m
• Recommended period: from June to October
• Slope: Inclined plate and vertical wall
• Approach: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Difficulty of the routes of the cliff:

4    5    6a    6b    6c    7a    7b    7c    8a    8b    8c    proj.
6   12   9      6      5      3       2       0      0       0       0     0

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

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.

• 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