On the North Face of the Sassolungo, wonderful pillar of rock that looks like a rocket.

First ascent: August 9 th 1997 with my friend and mountaineer Roberto Tasser.
Access to the pillar through the Messner or the Dibona Route . Exit from the Innerkofler Route to the summit. Very difficult route in alpine terrain.

Difference in height of the route: about 1050 m
Height of the pillar of rock: about 450 m
As the first part through the Messner Gorge is often wet, I recommend the access via Dibona Route even if you have to pass a long traverse before getting to the access of the pillar.
Rope pitches: 10 (route over the pillar)
Grade of difficulty: up to upper 6 th

A tour through this wonderful pillar in the Sassolungo North Face has been a dream of mine ever since I started climbing. That’s the reason why I have chosen the name “Apocalypse Now”. Descent: over the “ Normal Route ” of the Sassolungo.