# Verdon Gorge Adds New Seven-Pitch Route

> Italian climber Iris Bielli completes first free ascent of Fragili Equilibri, a seven-pitch 5.14a route in France’s Verdon Gorge.
- Title: Verdon Gorge Adds New Seven-Pitch Route · Gripped Magazine
- Summary: Italian climber Iris Bielli completes first free ascent of Fragili Equilibri, a seven-pitch 5.14a route in France’s Verdon Gorge. Iris Bielli freed the first…
- Keywords: verdon gorge, fragili equilibri, iris bielli, luca ducoli, leo gheza, daniele lorusso, tufa climbing, seven-pitch route, Verdon, Gorge, Adds, Seven-Pitch
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/uncategorized/verdon-gorge-has-a-new-seven-pitch-5-14a
- Author: Dave Barnes
- Published: 2026-11-02T13:18:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: verdon gorge, fragili equilibri, iris bielli, luca ducoli, leo gheza, daniele lorusso, tufa climbing, seven-pitch route
## New Route Completion
Italian climber Iris Bielli completed the first free ascent of Fragili Equilibri, a seven-pitch route on France’s Verdon Gorge wall.
## Route Details
Fragili Equilibri features a 15-metre crux of barely defined crack and sloping tufa, with technical passages through water pockets and tiny crimps.
## Team Creation
Luca Ducoli and Leo Gheza established Fragili Equilibri over six days in November 2025, with Daniele LoRusso assisting during the first two days.
## Crux Pitch Challenge
The crux pitch requires precision and good body positioning to link sequences of moves across contrasting features.

> It requires precision and good body positioning to link the sequences of moves
## Climber's Perspective
Iris Bielli described the route as alternating between overhanging tufa sections and technical passages featuring water pockets and tiny crimps.

> The route is truly spectacular. It alternates between overhanging sections on tufa and more technical passages featuring water pockets, small holes, and tiny crimps
## Route Significance
Fragili Equilibri adds a new seven-pitch challenge to Verdon Gorge’s limestone climbing area with careful consideration of existing routes.
## Key takeaway

Iris Bielli freed the first ascent of Fragili Equilibri, a seven-pitch 5.14a route on France’s Verdon Gorge wall, with a technical crux pitch.