Pandora

When you first come to Pandora, your jaw will drop as you gaze at one of the most brutal overhangs in this part of the world, which is dotted with many holds. The airy base under the wall seems to float in the air and when the waterfall falls through the hole in the wall and sprays the lush vegetation underneath, you will feel as if you were in the Avatar movie – hence the nickname for the crag. Of course, everyone climbing under 8a will only be able to nibble at the crag a bit on the sides, as you need to pump yourself up for the true routes.

ACCESS
Drive through Buzet towards Rijeka. When you see the Plodine supermarket, turn left immediately and go past the shop (unless you have to buy something or grab a coffee).Take the first right turn after the market and drive for some time on the road in the forest. Eventually you will arrive to a village. Park unobtrusively on the side of the road after the first big bend. Then go past the house to the forest and be mindful for a turn left uphill towards the wall. If you reach the riverbed you‘ve gone too far.

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PARKING GPS
N 45°41’55.05”, E 13°99’10.86”

WEATHER
Pandora is essentially a winter crag, as the shape of the wall quickly adds a couple of degrees, while most routes will warm up your body quite a lot. The rain doesn‘t matter here, but when the crag gets wet, it takes a while to dry. In the summer more radical climbers climb at night – supposedly it‘s top notch.

QUALITY
The rock is surprisingly good, also because there are not as many tufas as you may think at first. The routes are new and perfectly equipped. Don‘t bring hyperactive kids to Pandora – the fall from the small plateau under the crag can be very long. Usually there aren‘t many climbers here, but the base is small so it gets crowded fast.

GEAR
Take a long rope and enough quickdraws and hope that you won‘t need them (since many are pre-placed), because it‘s hell to un-clip them.

ROUTES
The less interesting side walls offer technical routes. The main part has endurance challenge with individual cruxes. This is definitely a crag for better climbers, especially those who love tufa and acrobatic climbing.

NOTES
Don‘t disturb villagers with your behavior and parking. Be careful under the wall. In the heat snakes may decorate the surroundings.

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Apartments Roža, Roč 16, 52425 Roč, Croatia

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Stay in Apartments Roža and enjoy in one of the best climbing areas in Istria. Roč is an excellent base for climbing in the crags near this charming village. Just a few minutes away by car to Kompanj, Čiritež, Vela draga, Buzetski kanjon or Kamena vrata. We offer two comfortable fully equipped apartments for max. 7 people. Air conditioning, fireplace, unique wine cellar or open terrace makes it comfortable in any season. Welcome to Roč!
Apartments Dolores, Roč 57, 52425 Roč, Croatia

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Peacefully set in historic little village of Roč, under the famous climbing area Kompanj and close to Krkuž, Raspadalica, RocknRoč, Sunset rock, HC, Buzetski kanjon,… Apartments Dolores enjoy a green surrounding and offer fully equipped modern apartments with kitchen and terrace, as well as free WIFI and private parking. You can choose between a big apartment for 4-5 persons or a small one for 2.

ROUTES (from left to right):

A – Left part
Riba na oko	6a	10 m
Bitch Bug	6b	15 m
Brave little snake	6b+	15 m
Benjamin	6c	15 m
Roč fieber	7b	15 m
Iris	7b+	16 m
Chin Check	7b+	16 m
Marmots at work	8a	18 m
Neytiri	8a	20 m
Mule trail traverse (start in Neytiri, finish in Avatar)	8b+	35 m
Weed and speed	8b+	20 m
Es ist vollbracht	8b+	20 m
Snoop Dogg direct	8a+	20 m
Snoop Boggi Dogg	7c+	20 m
90 days	8b	20 m
90 days direct	?	20 m
Scrat	8b+	20 m
Avatar	8b	20 m
Blob	8c	22 m
P	?	22 m
P	?	22 m
Žopa que te cagas	8a+	25 m
Toruk Makto	8b	23 m
Toruk Makto direct	8a+	20 m
B – Right part
Hello big bird	P	24 m
Escape	8a/a+	24 m
Nina Voljo	8a	22 m
Lou Lou the golden boy	7b+	17 m
Show me your genitals	7c	18 m
Little green bug	8a+	22 m
Eywa	7b	15 m
Patapon	7a+	13 m
Wildschwein	6c	12 m
Liliput (left variant)	6a+	13 m
Liliput	6b+	13 m
Hunter	6b	13 m