Christof Piccolruaz

Christof Piccolruaz

IFMGA mountain guide

Christof Piccolruaz has been working as a mountain guide for over 30 years. Through his coaching activities with the local climbing club, he has discovered and nurtured numerous young climbing talents. This special ability is based not only on his long-standing experience in the sport, but also on his degree in Sports Science in Verona and his nine years of teaching physical education at the Art High School in Ortisei.

Christof’s heart beats for rock climbing, which naturally is also his favorite discipline when guiding. You can often find him out on a tour in the Geisler group, which rises literally right outside his doorstep. When he isn't climbing, he spends time with his family at his farm above St. Christina. In addition, Christof is an active member of the Mountain Rescue Service and part of the training team for the provincial association, where he has been passing on his experience and knowledge for many years.

Christof’s favorite routes:

Messner route on the 2nd Sella Tower, Pichl on the Sassolungo, Verdon Gorge

Highlights:

  • Mephisto on the Heiligkreuzkofel
  • Weg der Freunde (Way of Friends) on the Civetta
  • Guided Pichl on the Sassolungo with an 11-year-old

Christof’s motto:

Only those who burn inside can ignite the fire in others.

Climb high, feel free.A mountain guiding tradition that moves you: with the passion of the Catores to your goals in the Dolomites.
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