Italian climber Laura Rogora has completed the first female ascent of Patanics, a 5.15a/b (9a+/b) route in Rodellar, Spain. Rogora’s ascent occurred during a five-day trip to the region, where she also onsighted the 5.14c route Così Fan Tutte. These performances add to a collection of 50 climbs graded 5.14d or harder throughout her career.
How does the grade of Patanics compare to previous assessments?
The grade of Patanics has fluctuated since its first ascent. Established by Jorge Díaz-Rullo in August 2019, the route was initially proposed as 5.15b. Following a second ascent in October 2019, Seb Bouin suggested a downgrade to 5.14d/5.15a. According to reports, a hold on the 60-meter line has since broken, leading to a consensus among recent ascensionists—including Rogora—that the route now sits at 5.15a/b.
Patanics is a technical endurance test that connects three distinct established lines: Pata Negra (5.14b), the crux of No Pain No Gain (5.15a), and the conclusion of Botanics (5.14a).
What defines Rogora’s recent performance trends?
Rogora has maintained a high volume of top-tier ascents throughout 2026. Her recent successes include redpointing Affinità Elettive (5.15a) at Passo Fedaia, Italy, in June and climbing Gabriele Moroni’s Mascella Serrata (5.14d) in April. Her ability to transition between styles is notable; she climbed the slab route Niobe (5.14c) in March and demonstrated significant onsight capability by becoming the first woman to onsight 5.14c with her ascent of Ultimate Sacrifice in July 2025.
Rogora’s Rodellar Ticklist
- Patanics: 5.15a/b
- No Pain No Gain: 5.14d/5.15a
- Così se Arete: 5.14d (second go)
- Così Fan Tutte: 5.14c (onsight)
- Botanics: 5.14a (onsight)
- La Reina de la Piscineta: 5.14b (onsight)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who else has onsighted 5.14c?
Only a small group of elite climbers have achieved an onsight of 5.14c, including Adam Ondra, Alex Megos, Patxi Usobiaga, Ramón Julián Puigblanque, Magnus Midtbø, and Domen Škofic.
What is the highest onsight grade achieved to date?
The current highest onsight grade recorded is 5.14d, a feat accomplished by Adam Ondra and Alex Megos.
How many 5.14d or harder climbs has Laura Rogora completed?
Rogora has successfully climbed 50 routes graded 5.14d or harder.
When projecting highly technical lines, observe how the grade changes after natural rock features like holds break. As seen with Patanics, consensus grades often shift based on the current state of the route.
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