This is the first of 2 volumes (vol 2 out early spring 2011) that replace the popular old Rock Paradise guide - now fully translated into English; the guide covers the fantastic climbing, both multi-pitch trad and sport, to be had in the Orco Valley in the Gran Paradiso National Park in North West Italy.

The guide book describes the walls of Valle dell’Orco, from its crags to the legendary walls of Sergent and Caporal, ending with Colle del Nivolet. The many routes opened over the past few years and the increase in visits to the valley, especially by foreigners, convinced the author to write a book which is not a simple guide with grades and names of routes, but also a source of inspiration. This book suggests a path to follow, a possible direction for climbing without forgetting the history of the crags. Maurizio Oviglia with his customary precision and clarity has listed all the old and new additions to the valley, after repeating almost all of them and verifying their grade.

• ISBN 13: 9788896634219
• No of Pages: 320
• Page Size: 150 x 210
• Publisher: Versante Sud
• Published Date: August 2010
• Cover: flapped paperback
• Illustrations: photo topos