description Ragni Route Overview
The Ragni Route is a celebrated ice and rock climbing route located on Cerros Torre in Patagonia’s Ellsworth Mountains. This iconic line, first completed by an Italian expedition in 1978, presents a significant alpine challenge involving steep faces and technical sections. It's particularly suited for experienced climbers seeking a demanding and visually striking ascent within the Patagonian icefields.
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Ragni Route ranks #117 of 368 in the Climbing Route ranking, behind Evilution, ahead of Perfecto Mundo.
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Where is the Ragni Route actually located?
The Ragni Route climbs the west face of Cerro Torre in Patagonia, near the Argentina-Chile border. It is not in Antarctica's Ellsworth Mountains, despite occasional incorrect catalog descriptions.
Why is the Ragni Route also called the Ferrari Route?
The line is associated with the Italian Ragni di Lecco team, whose members completed the first ascent in 1974. It is also widely called the Ferrari Route after expedition leader Casimiro Ferrari.
What kind of climbing does the Ragni Route involve?
The route combines steep snow, ice, mixed climbing, and Cerro Torre's notorious summit rime formations. Patagonia's severe wind and rapidly changing weather often matter as much as the individual technical pitches.
How does the Ragni Route differ from Cerro Torre's Compressor Route?
The Ragni Route approaches the mountain from the west and follows natural ice systems, while the historic Compressor Route climbed the southeast ridge with extensive bolt use. In 2012, many of the Compressor Route's controversial bolts were removed.
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