Difficoltà: Difficile

A long ring in the Brenta Dolomites that touches the Passo delle Palete, the Val Gelada with its ferrata and the Orti spur, returning to the Grostè through the Sentiero Attrezzato Vidi. The peculiarity of this route is that the most insidious traits are those not equipped: exposed cenges without cable require safe foot and concentration higher than that which the metallic sun protections would suggest.

From the mountain station of the cable car to Grostè (2442 m, directions road map) follow the CAI 306 path north for 10 minutes to the entrance of the Val delle Giare.

You descend into the Val delle Giare (2177 m, 1h15′) along exposed blinds and short stretches equipped. You pass the Passo delle Palete (2319 m) and descend for a gravel canal up to Livezza Grande (2184 m, 3h15′). Go up the Val Gelada with the CAI 380 path to Ferrata Val Gelada: a fireplace and stretches equipped in canal lead to the Val Gelada Pass (2686 m, 5h15′). Continue on the CAI 336 path of the Costanzi until Bocchetta Tre Sassi (2613 m, 6h) and the Orti spur (2520 m, 7h15′). From here the Sentiero Attrezzato Vidi returns to the Grostè station (9h total).

Classified Difficult mainly for length (9h), the cumulated difference in altitude and the exposed unequipped strokes that meet in the grippers and along the path. The equipped stretches (Ferrata Val Gelada) are medium challenging. Excellent physical condition indispensable.

From July to September. Avoid in case of imminent bad weather or afternoon fog, frequent on the peaks of the Brenta.

The return takes place through the Route Attrezzato Vidi from the Bocchetta degli Orti to the Grostè station.

The same Grostè station gives access to Sentiero Attrezzato Orsi towards the Rifugio Pedrotti and the whole system of the Bocchette del Brenta.

The Sentiero Attrezzato Orsi connects the Bocca di Tucket to the Rifugio Pedrotti in the central sector of the Brenta Dolomites, crossing the exposed cenges of the Naso dei Massodì, the Busa d’Armi and the Campanile Basso. An ambitious itinerary that requires familiarity with challenging alpine environments, ideal as a second day of a stay at altitude.

From the mountain station of the Grostè cable car (2437 m, directions road map) follow the CAI 316 path to the Tucket Refuge (2272 m, 1h30′). From the shelter you climb to the Bocca di Tucket through the vedretta: you often need to have ramps or proceed with maximum attention on the ice (1h from the shelter).

From the mouth of Tucket (about 2640 m) take the Sentiero Orsi (CAI 303) to the east. The route runs on a very exposed census of the Naso dei Massodì and Spallone, with the whirlwind of the Arms Busa opening on the right. It alternates short stretches and sections on crest that require safe foot. The trail passes near the Campanile Alto and the Campanile Basso, with extraordinary views of the heart of the Brenta, before reaching the Rifugio Pedrotti (2491 m, 2h30′ from the Bocca di Tucket, 5h30′ total).

Classified Hard. The difficulty is given by the harsh environment, by prolonged exposure and by the presence of the vedretta in the approach. The equipped sections are not technically extreme, but the context requires mountain autonomy.

From July to August for the best conditions on the glacier. Avoid in case of afternoon thunderstorms.

You return by reverse path (10h30′ total) or stay at the Rifugio Pedrotti by organizing a crossing in two days towards the Rifugio Graffer or along the Bocchette.

The Rifugio Pedrotti is the starting point for the Sentiero delle Bocchette Alte, the Via delle Bocchette and Ferrata Spellini: the central Brenta area is one of the richest areas in the Alps.