Sassolungo North Face – Pichl Route

The Pichl Route, first climbed in 1918 by Eduard Pichl and Rolf Weizer, leads through the 1,000 m high Northeast Face of the Sassolungo and is undoubtedly one of the most famous and fascinating big wall climbs in the entire Dolomites. The rock is mostly excellent, and combined with characteristic pitches in chimneys, slabs, cracks, and corners, it makes the climb over nearly 30 pitches extremely varied. It is remarkable how well one can navigate this steep face at a grade IV level. The long ascent, combined with the intricate descent of the Langkofel, makes this a full-day tour that demands considerable endurance and climbing skill. Those who are up to the length and moderate technical difficulty will be rewarded with a truly special mountain experience. Let one of our Catores mountain guides accompany you and climb the longest route on our local mountains.