Pala Giuliana

Last Update: 20.09.2024 by Jeroen Kirchner
Country: Italia / Italy
Subregion: ente di decentramento regionale di Pordenone
Town: Claut
v3 a2 II
1h35
30min
1h
5min
850m
730m
120m
x
25m
4
Car optional
Rating:
★★★★★
1.5 (1)
Info:
★★★
2 (1)
Belay:
★★★
1 (1)
Summary:
Micro-canyon in a remote side-valley, for collectors or introductory purposes. 4 waterfalls and some downclimbing. Wonderful scenery below the 'Pala Giuliana'
Summary:
Micro-canyon in a remote side-valley, for collectors or introductory purposes. 4 waterfalls and some downclimbing. Wonderful scenery below the 'Pala Giuliana'
Access:
By car (steep, largely asphalted, a few curves), ideal on e-bike (can be rented in Claut at Alchymya shop). In 2024 a higher portion of the road was being maintained and closed for traffic. Bikes was no problem for the workers.
Approach (30 min):
Park in the curve at alt. 800 (one car max.) at a rock with graffiti 'Rete' - we see the arrival of the canyon in front. Hike up the large bouldery dry river on the right, to complete a short loop across the little hill that separates us from the canyon. No use hiking up all the way to the mountain (canyon only starts lower), but cross the little hill at 900masl. max.
Tour (1 h):
A few abseils from single 8mm anchors backed-up by abalakovs, some downclimbing. Never technical, but offering a taste of typical Dolomite scenery.
Return (5 min):
The road is spotted from the last abseil. We climb up the same dry river bed, back to the rock with graffiti 'rete'
19.09.2024 Jeroen Kirchner ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔
Discovered the tour exploring the valleys on bike. I ran the upper and lower part of the canyon (only the lower is interesting). The single 8mm anchors were a bit minimal, so i backed them up with abalakovs. Next time / next group brings 4 quicklinks to complete.
Hydrology:
In summer water will flow below surface level until the first abseil where it appears, and until the exit where it disappears. Small water catchment area. The canyon will depend on rain, snowmelt and subterranean reserves, but still flows minimal long after rain has fallen.