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Quarta Torre (Bassa) South Face
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Quarta Torre (Bassa) South Face 

Page Type: Route

Route Type: Trad Climbing

Time Required: Less than two hours

Difficulty: UIAA IV- (YDS 5.5)

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Page By: MoniFred Spicker

Created/Edited: Jul 23, 2004 / Feb 20, 2006

Object ID: 161634

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Overview

 
Quarta Torre Bassa South Face




Quarta Torre Bassa is one of the smaller towers in Cinque Torre. This route on its south face is short and pleasant. Nestled between the other towers it is somewhat protected from the wind and facing south it catches whatever sun is available making it a good choice on less than ideal days.  
Quarta Torre Bassa on the left

If one wants to continue to the top of Alta, it is an additional two pitches of the same grade.


Approach

Once in the Cinque Torri area, numerous trails lead to the various towers.



Route Description

 
Climber on Pitch2
 
Climbers on Pitch1



Start below the south face a few meters right of the east face of Alta.


Pitch1: 20m Climb up the wall to a horizontal break. (III+)


Pitch 2: 20m. Climb a crack with good holds (III-) to a stance in the gap between the 2 towers. 
Top of Rappel



 
Finish of Pitch3
Pitch 3: 20m. Climb directly R via a short crack to the summit of Torre Bassa.




Descent
Go N down slabs and a little wall for 23m to a peg and rappel 13m to the ground.


Essential Gear

Most protection and belay stances are fixed. 5 quickdraws, a small rack, rappeling gear and 50 m rope is needed.










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