Escaladur 9a — The easier Neighbor of Excalibur

"Escaladur 9a — The easier Neighbor of Excalibur" is a rock climbing video (13 minutes) published by Laura Rogora on September 2, 2026 with 46K views. Available to watch free on CouchClimbs.

Laura Rogora takes on Escaladur, a short and ferociously intense 9a tucked away in Drena, Italy, right beside the legendary Excalibur. Despite living in the shadow of its famous neighbor, Escaladur earns its place on the world stage as one of the most concentrated tests of power at the grade — a route that punishes any lapse in precision or strength. What makes this film compelling is the contrast between brevity and brutality. Rogora breaks down a route that may be among the shortest 9as she has ever climbed, yet demands everything she has. Watching her decode and eventually send such a compact, unforgiving line is a masterclass in high-end sport climbing, and the backdrop of one of climbing's most iconic crags only adds to the drama.

Laura Rogora · 13:36

Located in Drena, Italy, right next to the famous Excalibur, Escaladur is a short, powerful and brutally intense 9a. Possibly the shortest 9a I’ve ever climbed? #Escaladur #Excalibur #arco #9a #Climbing

Categories: 9a, Sport, Arco, Italy