Type: Trad, Alpine, 9 pitches
FA: Hans Huter, Gustav Jahn, Erwin Merlet. 1917
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Shared By: e Dixon on May 26, 2007
Admins: Tim Wolfe, Shawn Heath

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Description Suggest change

Pitch 1 - Face climb up to the large scree covered ledge.

Pitch 2 - Traverse right along the ledge to the base of the ridge.

Pitch 3 - Face climb up with good holds to a stance on a smaller ledge.

Pitch 4 - Face climb up to a shoulder on the ridge near some blocks.

Pitch 5 - Leave the ledge and follow a broken crack system up to a small ledge.

Pitch 6 - Face climb up on good holds to another small ledge.

Pitch 7 - Face climb up on more exposed terrain.

Pitch 8 - More face climbing up along the ridge.

Pitch 9 - Easy face climbing on good holds to the top of "The Thumb".

Descent - Downclimb towards the notch. Make two rappels from ring bots. Then scramble down the gully and back to Sella Pass Hut.

Location Suggest change

The route ascends the south-east side of Punta Delle Cinque Dita. It is easily seen from the road.

Protection Suggest change

There are a number of pins in place. Maybe a light set of nuts.

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