The Attrezza del Monte Gendarme path goes up the Vallone dell'Inferno on the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, starting from the Cerreto Pass towards the 1895 m of Monte La Nuda and Monte Gendarme (1872 m). The original street had a short stretch equipped in the top section, now removed. The hiking trail remains accessible but requires basic alpine experience.
The Cerreto Pass (1261 m) can be reached from Reggio Emilia or from Aulla (A15) along the SS 63 (directions road map). Spacious parking and dining options at the pass. Follow the path 00 towards the Vallone dell'Inferno.
From Passo del Cerreto you go up the Vallone dell'Inferno along the path 00 to Bivacco Rosario (1h 30'). Once you reach the ridge you can climb left towards Monte La Nuda (15') or right to follow the CAI 94 which runs along the valley to the base of the rocky wall of Monte Gendarme (1h 45' total). The top section where the equipment was placed now requires free passages of 2 degree. The summit (2h approximately) offers views of the Apuans to the west and the Gulf of Spezia to the northwest.
Originally classified Easy for the presence of the equipment. After dismantling the summit passes require mountaineering experience (II degree). Hiking complex: technique 1/5, physics 2/5, exposure 2/5, environment 3/5.
The Vallone dell'Inferno is available from May to October as an excursion. The climb to the summit of Gendarme is not recommended without adequate climbing equipment.
You descend along the way up to Passo del Cerreto.
On the Emilian Apennines: the Ferrata degli Alpini alla Pietra di Bismantova e la Ferrata dell'Ultimo Sole.
- DifficultyEasy
- RegionTuscany
- GroupAppennino Tosco-Emiliano
- Approach1:45 h
- Ferrata0:15 h
- Itinerary (a/r)3:30 h
- Hardware level difference47 m
- Route difference630 m
- Max1895 m
- Length13 Km
