Ice Climbing Fest Pontechianale 2017
Great ice climbing festival in Italy
24 February 2017From February 24 to 26 the small village of Pontechianale (Cuneo, Piemonte), one of the most famous italian spots for ice climbing, is hosting Ice Climbing Fest Pontechianale 2017.
Event schedule:
Friday February 24
- dinner and evening at Rifugio Savigliano. Meeting with famous mountaineers: Patrick Gabarrou, Angelo Siri, Mauro Corona, Agostino Gazzera, Fulvio Scotto, Guido Ghigo (Gigio), Giovanni Massari, Max Piras, Romeo Isaia, Beppe Comino
Saturday February 25
- 10:30 - 23:00: free climbing, "top rope", test gear
- 18:00 - 19:30: snowfoot hike around Pontechianale lake
- 21:00 - 22:00: riffle
Sunday February 26
- 10:30 - 17:00: free climbing, "top rope", test gear
- 11:00 - 12:00: mountain rescue demonstration by Soccorso Alpino
- from 15:00: farewell party
