Stefano Ghisolfi climbs the legendary Action Directe (9a) | Video

Last autumn, the Italian climbing professional Stefano Ghisolfi scored the Wolfgang Güllich Testpiece Action Directe (9a) in the Franconian Jura while virtually passing through. Now there is the video material of the inspection.

“It was definitely worth making a quick stop and investing a few days in this historical masterpiece,” enthused Stefano Ghisolfi last fall. The strong Italian was able to climb the world's first 9a sport climbing route within six sessions.

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Credits: Cover picture Sara Grippo

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