New 450 meter big wall route opens in Patagonia | Where next?

Matteo Della Bordella, Mirco Grasso and Alessandro Bau succeed in making the first ascent of a new big wall route on the east face of the Aguja Val Biois. They rate the route ¿Quién sigue? as 7a/A1.

The three alpinists could not have made better use of the relatively good weather before the upheaval. On January 9, 2025, Matteo Della Bordella, Mirco Grasso and Alessandro Bau for the “final push”.

At the foot of the Aguja Val Biois in Patagonia_Photo Matteo Della Bordella
At the foot of the Aguja Val Biois in Patagonia. (Image Matteo Della Bordella)

The first ascent of the route Who's next? The trio secured the summit the following day after climbing the last 9 pitches. Aguja Val Biois They did not climb because the wind was blowing extremely strongly.

Beautiful atmosphere in the east face of the Aguja Val Biois_Image Matteo Della Bordella
Beautiful atmosphere in the east face of the Aguja Val Biois. (Image Matteo Della Bordella)

The new route follows a crack system that runs parallel to the La Torcida route. The line is independent except for one station that it shares with The Twisted The ¿Quién sigue? extends over 450 meters, spread over 12 pitches and is rated 7a/A1. Further and more detailed information can be found in the following topo.

Topo of the route ¿Quién sigue? at the Aguja Val Biois in Patagonia. (Image Matteo Dell Bordella)
Topo of the route ¿Quién sigue? at the Aguja Val Biois in Patagonia. (Picture Matteo Dell Bordella)

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