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Mountaineeing
It is easy to see men fastening their
strapping, while they are standing out against the mountain landscape.
Then they check snap links and cordage, these accurate and careful
gestures are an integral part of an ancient and solemn ceremony. Expert
and beginner climbers are about to experience once again the magical
adventure of mountain climbing. This is an exciting adventure, in contact
with nature, with the aim to know the hidden places and to test one’s
own strength against the majestic mountains.
All
the mountains in the Marches are located between rocky coasts and
breathtaking projections, or astonishing creeks and panoramic peaks, and
offer useful sites for mountain climbing. Examples are the charming calanques
that shape the mountain slopes in the Pesaro province, the
rough cliffs of Pioraco and San Severino, the white calcareous
stone of the Conero Mount or the wet rocks of the Furlo and
Sibillini Mounts. Many enthusiasts climb the Ravellone Mount or the
San Vicino, the Montone Mount or the Bove Mount.
Climbers can
choose itineraries according to their skills and may be aided by expert
guides from the local alpine clubs. Experts are always ready to
give advice on the best itineraries and equipment, and they also organize
courses to approach mountain climbing as safely as possible.
Le
Marche offices of the Italian Alpine Club are scattered across the
whole territory and aim at teaching people to love the mountains. Several
artificial facilities have been created for indoor climbing, so that
enthusiasts have the chance to practice in comfortable facilities before
challenging the mountains.
In
this way, after a first approach, a good climber can experience the
emotions linked to real mountain climbing, in places like the cliff of Pioraco,
which offers several alpine tracks with varying degrees of difficulty.
Each
alpine track is known by its specific name, including the Scoglio del
Paradiso, Scorpioni Volanti and Magia del Movimento tracks in Pioraco
(as well as tracks named Popeye non c’è and ma chi me lo fa
fa’!). The Sant’Eustachio gorge has a cliff that can be reached
from the charming Valle dei Grilli¸ near San Severino Marche. Tracks
are named Dente da Latte, Genesi Orbitale and Traverso
Attraverso.
These
are natural tracks, tracked on the stone by enthusiasts of this exciting
sport, in which strength and agility must be matched by concentration and
the love for wilderness. Mountain climbers can enjoy real paradise –
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