Erto - sector No Big

The cliff of Erto is known internationally and its overhangs are crossed by extremely difficult routes, for expert climbers only. The first to understand the potential of this overhanging orange wall, which overlooks the Vajont Dam, was Mauro Corona, climber, sculptor, writer and guest of TV talk shows. The most challenging routes of the main wall were made by the group "Boys of the Erto Zoo" and repeated by the elite of international climbing. To the right of the large overhangs of the central sector there is another series of cliffs, known as "No big area", which offer a wide choice of routes of low and medium difficulty, many of which are also suitable for beginners.

Access
From Barcis we follow the regional road 251 of Val Cellina up to Cimolais and, after crossing the Sant'Osvaldopass, we descend to Erto and continue in the direction of Longarone until we see the cliff, just a couple of meters from the road. It is better to leave the car in the first large car park on the left and cross the road to reach the "No big area" (27,5 km from Barcis). Alternatively, from Longarone you can follow the regional road 251 to the Vajont dam and continue uphill to the parking lot (8 km from Longarone).

General information:

• Orientation: South
• Altitude: 750 m
• Recommended period: from May to September
• Slope: Vertical wall and overhang
• Approach: 1 minute
• Difficulty of the routes of the cliff:

4    5    6a    6b    6c    7a    7b    7c    8a    8b    8c    proj.
6   23   17    5      1      0      0       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