22 years of dedication · 9a redpoint · 8b onsight · 562+ ascents 8a and above
Climbed Milestones
The Story
Born and grew up in the Dolomites, I began climbing at the age of five in the mountains surrounding Cortina d'Ampezzo, where my father took me regularly.
After early success in youth competitions and a place on the Italian Youth National Team (active on the international circuit until 2013), I focused increasingly on outdoor sport climbing. The grades came steadily: first 7c at ten, first 8a at twelve, first 8b/8b+ at thirteen, first 8c at fifteen.
On the 18th of March 2015, at the age of sixteen, I completed the first repeat of Nove G at Gemona del Friuli — the route freed by Adam Ondra in 2013 and graded by him a "difficult 9a". With that ascent I became on that day the youngest Italian ever to climb 9a.
Between 2016 and 2022, eight more 9a ascents followed across Italy, Slovenia and the Cortina area, culminating in the first ascent of Zeitläufer 9a at Landro in October 2022.
Today I continue to push my limits by setting myself ambitious goals — within, above and beyond sport climbing. Climbing has always taken and given a lot at the same time. My last setback came from a bike fall earlier this year; I could finally turn the page— always aiming high from the Alps, where my heartbeat and the wind set on the same frequency.
The Nine 9a Ascents
| Date | Route | Crag | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2022 | Zeitläufer — First ascent | Landro, Dolomites | 9a |
| 30 Oct 2021 | Puro Dreaming | Massone, Arco | 9a |
| 1 Nov 2019 | Vodni Svet (Waterworld) | Osp / Mišja Peč, Slovenia | 9a |
| 17 Jul 2019 | Underground | Massone, Arco | 9a |
| 30 Mar 2019 | Thunder Ribes | Massone, Arco | 9a |
| 28 Mar 2018 | Martin Krpan | Mišja Peč, Slovenia | 9a |
| 10 Dec 2016 | Halupca 1979 | Osp / Mišja Peč, Slovenia | 9a |
| 6 Oct 2016 | Welcome to the Club | Campo, Cortina d'Ampezzo | 9a |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Nove G — first Italian repeat | Gemona del Friuli, Italy | 9a |
Career Highlights
2015
First Italian 9a at 16
First repeat of "9g" at Gemona del Friuli — Adam Ondra's 9a, freed in 2013.
2022
Zeitläufer 9a — First Ascent
First ascent at Landro Pangea in the Dolomites.
2013 — 2026
562+ ascents 8a and above
Including 132 routes 8b+ and harder, 129 onsights between 8a and 8b, and 8 flashes.
2012 — 2023
Competition career
Italian Youth National Team, European Youth Cup, multiple podiums and top-10 finishes.
Best onsights and hardest worked routes
Onsights at 8b
- I Sessanta Ruggenti — Somplago · 2014
- La Voie Lactée — La Balme de Yenne, France · 2015
- Bozzet on the Road — Capanna Bill · 2015
- Helikopter v Omaki — Osp, Slovenia · 2016
- Priez pour Nous L2 — Tennessee · 2016
- Ha Chiamato Cubista — Cinque Torri · 2018
- Torre Pendente — Red Up · 2023
Hardest flash, second and third go
- Goccia Zen 8c (2nd go) — Val Noana · 2023
- Lola Corwin 8c (3rd go) — La Siuranella - Sud · 2022
- Whirlpool 8b+ (2nd go) — Falegnameria · 2023
- Paper Mullat 8b+ (2nd go) — Oliana · 2022
- Crimptonite 8b+ (2nd go) — Oliana · 2022
- Gargantua 8b+ (2nd go) — Tarzan Wall · 2022
- Active discharge 8b+ (2nd go) — Luknja · 2021
- Gorilas en la Niebla 8b+ (2nd go) — Oliana · 2021
- Back in Business 8b (2nd go) — Spitzsteinwand · 2025
- La mano bianca 8b (2nd go) — Lecorci · 2024
- Black Rain 8b (2nd go) — Cineplex · 2023
- Cardamomo 8b (2nd go) — Erboristeria · 2023
- Cuore Impavido 8b (2nd go) — Padaro · 2023
- Il viale del tramonto 8b (2nd go) — Baratro - Cortina d'Ampezzo · 2023
- KunDun 8b (2nd go) — val noana · 2023
Long-time Partners
Climbing supported, since the golden days, by two of the most respected Italian outdoor brands.