Summary The tricyclic alcohols 2, 3, 4 and 6 (Scheme I) are synthesized by the reaction of the tricyclic ketone 1 with sodiumborohydrid or metalloorganic reagents. Their configuration at C (8) is determined by NMR. in the presence of Eu (fod),. The exo-attack of 1 by the nucleophil forming the endo-alcohol is favored, the n-electrons of C (3)= C (4) hindering the endo-attack. On treatment with sulfuric acid in dioxane/water at 25" the tertiary alcohols ...