Keyword: Brione

Just a few days after his flash of »The Lion's Share« in Brione, Adam Ondra has now also succeeded in sending »Celestite« in Val Bavona on his first attempt – his third flash of grade 8C.

The exceptional Czech climber has achieved the world's fourth 8C flash in Ticino. He is thus the first person to flash two boulders of this grade.

Europe is not only the cradle of modern bouldering – it also boasts arguably the most numerous and diverse bouldering areas. Here's an overview of our top 7 spots with all the information you need about the best season, selection, and local features.

Ticino is the flagship of Swiss bouldering and one of the most beautiful bouldering areas in the world. Eliot Stephens offers bouldering enthusiasts a brand-new guidebook, "Swiss Select – Ticino's Best Bouldering," providing an overview of the three main areas: Brione, Cresciano, and Chironico. 

British trad climber James Pearson secures a repeat of the 8C boulder Mystic River in Brione. This uncut video shows his ascent.

Richi Signer is one of the first Swiss boulderers. Today he looks back on his beginnings in the bouldering mecca of Ticino.

Ticino Gravity tells the story of bouldering in Ticino and accompanies Kim Marschner on his First Ascent of Embrace Gravity (8B+).

A replica to success: The German climber Tim Würthner repeats the 8B+ Boulder Casavino in Brione.