Official Program of the Valle Orco Climbing Festival 2024: All the Events Day by Day

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The Valle Orco Climbing Festival 2024 is approaching and brings with it a program packed with events, workshops, competitions and moments of celebration. This article will guide you through all the planned activities, so you can better organize your experience during the festival.

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Thursday 26 September 2024: Start of Competitions and First Activities

From 9:00 to 18:00

  • Goody Bag Pickup – at the festival area.

From 10:00 to 18:00

  • Select Boulder Competition – Sign up and compete on the best boulders in the valley.
  • Star Crack Gloves (Con)Test – Vibram – At the Vibram stand.
  • No-Edge Test – La Sportiva – At the La Sportiva stand.

From 10:00 to 16:00

  • Workshop: Trad Masterclass with La Sportiva and Sieb E Vanhee – Reservation required. Led by mountain guide Matteo Castellini. Meeting point: festival area.

From 1.30pm to 3.30pm

  • Workshop: Take Care of Your Friends – In collaboration with Wild Country, by reservation. Meeting point: festival area.

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  • “The Long Wall” Film Screening – An outdoor cinema evening not to be missed.

From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  • STUFWEAR presents Graundstudio Sound System – Musical entertainment to relax after a day of climbing.

From 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM

  • JRM – Live Music.

From 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM

  • LAVALAMP – DJ set to end the evening with energy.


Friday 27th September 2024: Workshop, Yoga and Competitions

From 9:00 to 18:00

  • Goody Bag Pickup – at the festival area.

From 10:00 to 18:00

  • Selected Boulder Competition – The boulder challenge continues.
  • Star Crack Gloves (Con)Test – Vibram – At the Vibram stand.
  • No-Edge Test – La Sportiva – At the La Sportiva stand.
  • Worn Wear – Patagonia – At the Patagonia trailer.

From 10:00 to 11:00

  • Yoga 4 Climbers – A yoga session to prepare your body and mind. Meeting point: festival area.

From 10:00 to 12:00

  • Workshop: Wild Country Crack School with Wide Boyz – Booking Required. Meeting Point: Festival Area.
  • Running for Outdoor Enthusiasts – A moment of running and connection with nature. Meeting point: festival area.

From 10:00 to 13:00

  • Workshop: Trust Your Gear with Emma Twyford – In collaboration with Patagonia. Booking required. Meeting point: festival area.

From 10:00 to 14:00

  • Workshop: Slabducation with Talo Martin – Reservation required. Meeting point: festival area.

From 10:00 to 15:00

  • Kayak Tour on Lake Ceresole – In collaboration with South Face Paradise. Reservations required. Meeting point: festival area.

From 10:00 to 16:00

  • Workshop: How to Place Protection Safely – Led by Alpine Guide Umberto Bado. Reservations required. Meeting point: Festival area.
  • Workshop: Crack Climbing for Beginners – Supervised by Matteo Castellini. Reservations required. Meeting point: festival area.

From 12:00 to 14:30

  • Workshop: Trad Climbing Basics with La Sportiva and Caroline Ciavaldini – Reservations required. Meeting point: festival area.

From 13:00 to 16:00

  • Workshop: Hooking Up – In collaboration with Versante Sud. Reservations required. Meeting point: festival area.

From 1.30pm to 2.30pm

  • Yoga for Outdoor Lovers – Meeting point: festival area.

From 2.30pm to 4.30pm

  • Workshop: Wild Country Crack School with Wide Boyz – Booking Required. Meeting Point: Festival Area.

From 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

  • Acro Yoga with Ian & Caterina – A moment of acrobatic yoga. Meeting point: festival area.

From 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

  • Talk: Skalo Climb – Conference Stage

From 4:30pm to 5:00pm

  • Talk: Presentation of the Orco Valley Guide – South Side – Conference Stage.

From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Talk: POW IT – Ride to Rock – Conference Stage.

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  • Talk: Andrea Lanfri presents “Everest with Three Fingers” – Conference Stage.

From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  • Pegboard Contest with Explore Climbing – An exciting physical challenge. Meeting point: festival area.

From 7.20pm to 7.50pm

  • Sumarte – Musical show.

From 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  • Low Standards, High Fives – Concert.

From 9.15pm to 10.15pm

  • Nacho Tranquilo y la Música Libre – Live music.

From 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm

  • Future Archive – Concert.

From 11.45pm to 1.15am

  • Discomoderni – DJ set.

From 1:15 to 2:15

  • Nacho Tranquilo B2B Lorenzo Bitw – DJ set.

Saturday 28th September 2024: Yoga, Workshops and Competitions

From 9:00 to 18:00

  • Goody Bag Pickup – at the festival area.

From 10:00 to 18:00

  • Select Boulder Competition – Sign up and test your skills.
  • Star Crack Gloves (Con)Test – Vibram – At the Vibram stand.
  • No-Edge Test – La Sportiva – At the La Sportiva stand.
  • Worn Wear – Patagonia – At the Patagonia trailer.
  • Highline & Slackline – At the festival area.

From 10:00 to 11:00

  • Yoga 4 Climbers – Yoga session for climbers. Meeting point: festival area.

From 10:00 to 12:00

  • Children's Activities - An area dedicated to the little ones. Meeting point: festival area.

From 12:00 to 13:30

  • Acro Yoga with Ian & Caterina – Acrobatic Yoga. Meeting point: festival area.

From 10:00 to 16:00

  • Workshop: Self Rescue on Big Wall – Supervision by Umberto Bado. Reservations required. Meeting point: festival area.

    Want to have the latest information available? visit the official page https://valleorcoclimbingfestival.com/program-2024/