03.05.2025

Melloblocco 2025: live the experience with NIVA!

Boulders, history and prizes just a click away!

We're proud to announce that Melloblocco is renewing its partnership with NIVA again this year!

As well as community features such as connecting with climbers in the valley or organising carpools from different locations, the app will also help you find your way around and keep track of the boulders you've climbed.

On the one hand, it will offer an interactive digital map of the historic boulders, enhanced with an augmented reality experience in collaboration  with VirtuAlp.

It will also be the official system for self-certifying that you've climbed (or at least tried to climb!) the proposed boulders on the map, with the chance to win prizes (with rewards offered by both the event organisers and NIVA) for those who log at least 3 climbs.

Click here to download the map

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 The historical paths in Val di Mello and Val Masino | NIVA

Tracing History on Granite: Exploring the Legendary Paths of Val di Mello and Val Masino

Have you ever heard of the legendary climbing routes of Val di Mello and Val Masino? In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the Historical Paths of these iconic valleys – renowned as a true mecca for granite climbing in the Alps.

These paths were designed by Michele Comi (IFMGA mountain guide and founder of the Melloblocco festival) with a dual purpose: one sporting – if we can call it that – and one more contemplative. They trace historic passages, lines of striking aesthetic beauty, and hidden gems that hold a special allure. But above all, they lead to countless boulders, perfect for climbing in great company.

Thanks to NIVA, we’ve digitized navigation with an interactive map that allows climbers to pinpoint their location and discover key boulders. Plus, in collaboration with VirtuAlp, we’ve integrated a 360° experience – fully immersive in Virtual Reality – for an even deeper exploration of these iconic landscapes