The wall of Chinatown is so large and obvious that can be spotted from the road, even from far away. It is a gigantic slab over 100 metres large and as high as 80 metres. The approach takes about 25 minutes, but the sector is worth every minute. There are plenty of routes and they are all interesting and challenging.
Rather than strength, climbing requires a good deal of balance, particularly on some of the old-style slabby routes.
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Rifondazione Strapiombista
This is one of the best crags in the area. It is overhanging, but not excessively. Only about 20 routes, of which each and every is a masterpiece (yes forget the routes on the far right, you're here for the overhangs!)
Rather than having one single crux passage, most routes require balance, coldbloodness and continuity. Start with "il vecchio stanlinista" (6b+), finish your warm-up with "68 Asino cotto" (6c) and then hit one of the superb 7a or 7b such as "Vodka" (7a), "Cometa rossa" (7a+) or "Rosso di sera" (7b)
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Broadway
Broadway is definitely a Summer crag. It is exposed to the northeast and although it gets the sun in the morning, it is fantastic for climbing in the afternoon.
During the winter it may be too cold and humid. Routes are very long, so it is recommended to have an 80-metre rope.
