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10.08.2025 Choltalbach (Inferiore) Romain Butty ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔
Yesterday, during the descent of the Rotalbar canyon, we encountered a major rockfall in the middle section. The former route that required a climb on the left no longer exists: it is now possible to pass directly on the left without climbing. The area is still very unstable at the moment. We therefore took the left bank and made a short downclimb to an anchor located at a safe distance from the debris to prevent it from being damaged too quickly. All other anchors are in good condition. We added a quick link at the spot where there was an old stuck rope (rope removed) so that the quick link now works properly. The water flow was high yesterday, and we’d like to highlight two caution points: 1. Just before the final section: last escape route on the left during the approach walk, there is a tricky spot where water runs under a rock, creating a small siphon. It’s best to stay on the bank as much as possible. 2. The logs are still there, but they don’t pose much of an issue. Despite these changes, the canyon remains beautiful and fully enjoyable. Photos of the rockfall will be added to this report.
Yesterday, during the descent of the Rotalbar canyon, we encountered a major rockfall in the middle section. The former route that required a climb on the left no longer exists: it is now possible to pass directly on the left without climbing. The area is still very unstable at the moment. We therefore took the left bank and made a short downclimb to an anchor located at a safe distance from the debris to prevent it from being damaged too quickly. All other anchors are in good condition. We added a quick link at the spot where there was an old stuck rope (rope removed) so that the quick link now works properly. The water flow was high yesterday, and we'd like to highlight two caution points: 1. just before the final section: last escape route on the left during the approach walk, there is a tricky spot where water runs under a rock, creating a small siphon. It's best to stay on the bank as much as possible. 2 The logs are still there, but they don't pose much of an issue. Despite these changes, the canyon remains beautiful and fully enjoyable. Photos of the rockfall will be added to this report.

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