The ultimate guide to rock climbing in the Maltese islands. It contains the description of a total of 1275 routes. These are distributed among sport climbing, bouldering, class. Climbing and Deep Water Soloing. 337 routes can be found on Gozo, 11 routes on Comino and the considerable rest on Malta itself.The guide has a clear structure and is clearly laid out. All areas are illustrated on detailed site plans and additionally described. The topos are laid on color photos. Each individual route is described concisely and is provided with all the info such as length, difficulty and attractiveness (star rating).The different varieties of climbing on Malta as well as routes in all difficulty ranges make this island ideal for beginners and advanced climbers. You have the choice between 21 different climbing areas.383 pages Language: English Edition 2007 / reprint 2022 J. Codling, A. Warrington und R. Abela Moonstone Communications Area: 21 climbing areas on Malta, Gozo and Comino Rock: limestone Difficulties: / Number of routes: in total 1275 routes; among them 337 routes on Gozo and 11 routes on Comino Protection: trad and sport climbing conditions, boudering and deep water soloing Season: all year round    

The area San Vito lo Capo in the north-west of Sicily is one of the best European climbing destinations for the cooler season. Many routes can be reached on foot from the camping and Monte Monaco even offers some multi-pitch climbs up to a length of 400 m. The moderate climate, the situation close to the sea, cheap flights, the infrastructure of San Vito (beach, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels,...) and the very well protected and really excellent routes (also in the moderate grades) make this area to a real top-spot of European climbing.- Comfortable temperatures also in winter (many south/west facing sectors)- Close vicinity to the beach, the area lies directly at the sea- Very short approach times: Many crags can be reached in 1-5 minutes.- The campsite El Bahira lies directly at the coast and below the biggest cliff. The first sectors are only a few steps from the campsite area.- Excellent connections and cheap flights to Birgi-Trapani or Palermo from all over Europe- A special goody: presentation of the boulderspot BIG CAVE situated directly in the climbing area- New symbols for routes re-bolted/bolted with duplex-steel (PLX) or titanium- 1218 sport climbing routes and numerous multi-pitch routes up to 400 m San Vito is a climbing area close to the sea and therefore like all such areas faces the problem of corrosion by extremely salty air. The safety depends a lot on the used material of the bolts. 2 factors have an important effect on the safety: a) the time and b) the used bolt type and its material. Therefore we researched - if possible - the year of the development and the used type/material of the bolts. With this info it's a lot better now to estimate the safety of the bolt material of a route.After a short introduction how to use the guidebook and a description of the used symbols, in the next part general information to the area is given. This is how to get there, where to stay, boarding, the rock, bolting, the climate etc. All this in 3 languages.A chart gives the distribution of difficulties at the different crags and helps planning your climbing day.As the route descriptions are given in English only a little dictionary (English - German - Italian) helps to translate often used words or phrases.Areas: Rocca Firriato • Monte Monaco • Pizzo Monaco • Nuova Ossessione • Cattedrale nel Deserto • Il Grande Occhio • Scogliera di Salinella • Valanga • Macari - Placche di Macari (Lage • situation) • Lost World • Torre Radio Nord • Grotta Perciata • Castelluzzo Outdoor Wall • Crown of Aragon • Cinema Paradiso • Custonaci / Scurati • Boulderspot BIG CAVE304 pageslanguage german / english / italian9.edition 2024K. Oelze, H. RökerGebro Verlag

Standard work for Sardinia The standard work for every climber who wants to go to Sardinia. Now in the long-awaited new edition. This has increased enormously in volume (and unfortunately also in price). No wonder - climbing in Sardinia is booming.  In recent years, many new areas have been developed, it emerged a huge number of new routes on the island. A further description of the guide is actually superfluous. Who wants to climb in Sardinia and does not want to limit himself to the areas around Cala Gonone, can not avoid this guide, which is as clear as it is rich in content. For all areas there is a detailed description. In addition to access, rock, climbing style, protection, ideal season, sun and "not to be missed", there is a detailed description of each route. From this it is always clear what you are about to get involved in! The topos are located on very good color photos and often accompanied by expressive action photos. At the beginning of the guide are several pages on FAQ regarding climbing. Now you just have to go and make a difficult decision. Where to go in this climbing paradise? Rock: limestone Difficulties: every grade on the french scale / more than 3600 pitches Protection: sport climbing conditions Season: all year round 608 pages Language: German Edition 2011 / reprint 2021 M. Oviglia Fabula editore

Five editions in less than 15 years are proof of the rapid development of climbing in Sicily. After the beginnings and the progression of development in the area around Palermo, the region of Trapani and San Vito lo Capo, the east is now coming into its own with Canicattini, which has blossomed into Sicily's third climbing hotspot.There are many new things, not only for sport climbers, but also for boulderers and DWS fans.The many new multi-pitch routes have led to the separation of climbing gardens and multipitches (the guidebook for the long routes is expected to be published in autumn 2022) in two separate books, as has already been done for many other important climbing areas by the publisher Versante Sud. A vertical universe, described with passion down to the smallest detail, to easily find your way among the rocks of Sicily.Very well made, clearly organised guide. All the information you need is clearly presented.Precise directions, good sketches of the approaches to the individual sectors, good presentation of the topos also in sketch form - often illustrated with colour photos, all other information (orientation, children, altitude, parking, ...) as pictograms.560 pagesLanguage GermanEdition 2022M. Cappuccio, G. GalloVersante Sud  

Corsica / Korsika The guidebook has expanded to include 16 new crags, including several high-level granite crags (which was something previously not present in Corsica). A few "trad" crags have also appeared. The new areas are mainly in the southernmost part of the island (between Porto-Vecchio and Bavella), and to a lesser degree affect Balagne, Cortenais and the Ajaccio region. Extended by 40 pages, this new edition now boasts 448 pages and presents 2700 routes spread over 87 sites, including 62 multi-pitch routes and 2 bouldering sites. Area: Corsica Rock: granite, limestone, shale Difficulties: 3 - 9a+ french scale / 2400 routes spread over 77 sites, including 62 multi-pitch routes and 2 bouldering sites (predominant single and double pitches; but also multi pitches in alpine style) Protection: sport and alpine climbing Season: all year round 448 pages Language: French / English Edition 2022 / revised 2023 B.Maurin / Th. Souchard ffme