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  • Hiking trail Monte Gendarme – Passo del Cerreto

    Hiking trail Monte Gendarme – Passo del Cerreto

    Vie Ferrate › Tuscany › Massa-Carrara
    Hiking trail Monte Gendarme – Passo del Cerreto

    : ATTENTION — Via SMANTELLATA: The equipped sections of the Monte Gendarme Path were dismantled. The climb now requires unprotected climbing passes of the second degree or to be protected with individual material. Do not walk as an equipped path.

    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.

    ▲Approach

    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.

    ▲The path

    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.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    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 way is officially dismantled. Do not approach the summit section without climbing knowledge or without adequate individual protections.
    ▲Period and safety

    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.

    ▲Discipline

    You descend along the way up to Passo del Cerreto.

    ▲To match

    On the Emilian Apennines: the Ferrata degli Alpini alla Pietra di Bismantova e la Ferrata dell'Ultimo Sole.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • 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
  • Sentiero Attrezzato al Monte Cornetto – Passo Campogrosso

    Sentiero Attrezzato al Monte Cornetto – Passo Campogrosso

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Vicenza
    Sentiero Attrezzato al Monte Cornetto – Passo Campogrosso

    The Path Trained to Mount Cornetto runs a ring route from Passo Campogrosso through the tunnels and trenches of the Great War, climbing to the Passo degli Onari and the top of Cornetto. A historical and panoramic route, in the complex easy but with a stretch equipped with medium difficulty to walk carefully.

    ▲Approach

    The Campogrosso Pass (Vicenza) can be reached from Recoaro Terme via Merendaore or from Rovereto via Pian delle Fugazze (directions road map). You park at the pass and follow the path 170 north towards Malga Boffetal.

    ▲The path

    From the Campogrosso Pass take the path 170, wide and well marked, westward of the slopes of Monte Cornetto up to the junction with path 176 that bends right uphill. Cross the first military tunnel — useful but not indispensable a torch — and continue on path not difficult through further galleries of war origin. The route diagonally cuts the southern wall of Cornetto on fairly wide panoramic cenges, then enters a throat where the metal cable assists in the narrower passage. It exits from the throat and climbs towards the Passo degli Onari, meeting new tunnels, to the top of Monte Cornetto. The return takes place on path 149 halfway to the Baffelan Pass and back to the Campogrosso Pass.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Classified Easy with a stretch equipped with medium difficulty in the throat. Complexity: technique 1/5, physics 2/5, exposure 2/5, environment 2/5. The galleries add historical interest without increasing the risk.

    ⚠ Bring a torch to the tunnels. The bottom can be wet inside; attention to slippery terrain at the exit.
    ▲Period and safety

    From April to November due to the relatively low share. Avoid snow or ice on exposed traits.

    ▲Discipline

    Complete ring: Passo degli Onari → path 149 → Passo del Baffelan → Passo Campogrosso.

    ▲To match

    In the small Dolomites Vicentine: la Ferrata del Vajo Stretto e il Pojesi Path at Carega.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionVeneto
    • GroupSmall Dolomites – Lessini Mountains
    • Approach0:45 h
    • Ferrata1:45 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)4:30 h
    • Hardware level difference100 m
    • Route difference450 m
    • Max1899 m
    • Length11 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato del Monte Cernera

    Sentiero Attrezzato del Monte Cernera

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Belluno
    Sentiero Attrezzato del Monte Cernera

    The Route of Monte Cernera climbs from the Giau Pass to the panoramic summit (2664 m) in the group of the Croda da Lago. Short and only partially equipped path, with a terminal channel that requires special attention when wet.

    ▲Approach

    The Giau Pass (2233 m) can be reached on the road between Alleghe and Cortina d'Ampezzo (directions road map). Large parking space at the pass. Follow the CAI 436 path south towards Forcella Col Piombin. Adding the fork you turn right along the meadows following the track until the first stretch (30' from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The first equipped section dates back to a rocky plaque of a few meters. After the highlight you reach a carving and slightly higher you face the second stretch, slightly more vertical than the first. Continue on increasingly steep track until the base of a rocky canal often wet for drainage: it is the key passage, to be followed carefully. After the canal, a few meters of easy climbing on rocks lead to the peak cross (1h 30' approximately from the parking lot), with 360° views of the Giau Pass and the surrounding Dolomites.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Classified Easy. The equipped sections are short and well-addressed. Complexity: technique 1/5, physics 2/5, exposure 2/5, environment 2/5.

    ⚠ The final canal drains the water of the wall and is often wet even on peaceful days: pay attention to the slippery bottom.
    ▲Period and safety

    From June to October. Avoid in case of storm: the top is exposed. The pass can be snowed at the beginning of the season.

    ▲Discipline

    Back on the uphill path to Passo Giau (3h total round and back).

    ▲To match

    Moving north you can reach the routes of Cortina: the Ferrata Sci Club 18, la Ferrata Strobel e la Ferrata dell'Averau.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionVeneto
    • GroupDolomiti Ampezzane – Croda da Lago
    • Approach0:30 h
    • Ferrata1:15 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)3:00 h
    • Hardware level difference50 m
    • Route difference431 m
    • Max2.664 m
    • Length6 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato del Vofrede (Ferrata dello Sperone)

    Sentiero Attrezzato del Vofrede (Ferrata dello Sperone)

    Vie Ferrate › Aosta Valley › Aosta
    Sentiero Attrezzato del Vofrede (Ferrata dello Sperone)

    The Sentiero Attrezzato del Vofrede — called by some Ferrata dello Sperone — is a difficult itinerary but with breathtaking views, which dates back to the Cignana valley surrounded by beautiful alpine lakes. You arrive near the Colle di Vofrede with a ring return on a very satisfying tour, under the look of the Divine.

    ▲Approach

    The starting point is along the road from Châtillon to Breuil-Cervinia (AO). Pass Valtournenche and continue beyond the hydroelectric power station of Perrères until you see on the left an area where you work the sand; along a straight you notice a dirt road that goes down that direction and, before crossing the bridge, you park on the road. If the entrance to the dirt road was not possible for work, continue for a few meters on the main road and park on the right in a small street, elongating the excursion (open up Google Maps). From the parking lot you pass the bridge on the Marmore stream, turning right towards the lake for sports fishing; near the sign for access you take the wide path that goes up the valley of the creton stream, up to a pole with the various signposts, where you hold the signpost 9 (yellow signs). Where the path bends to the left you cross a stream and you go up a hill on a living rock; on a comfortable path you reach a crossroad where, while on the left you go towards the glacier of Vofrede, you keep the right continuing straight along the moraine and, after some bends, you reach the attack of the Sentiero Attrezzato del Vofrede (2h from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The first section takes place on some short walls, followed by a horizontal traverse exposed but with plenty of place for the feet; there is an unmarked edge and easy rocks rise. The equipment ends momentarily and follows the track up to a vertical wall, easily climbed secured by the cable; overcoming some rock leaps not steep until a balcony overlooking the Vofrede glacier. From the terrace you face a vertical wall of a few meters, not difficult, which leads to a second panoramic balcony, beyond which continues the vertical tract; the equipped path continues without difficulty until you cross a split in the rock, now near the term. The last tens of meters run and, in the plateau under the Castelletto Whymper, the equipped path ends with a magnificent view of the nearby Cervino (1h30 from the attack, 3h30 total). From the end you continue west (left) along the stone towards the Colle di Vofrede (3130 m, highest point of the excursion, 4h total), following the yellow signs and omits.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The itinerary is not technically difficult, but it is long: arrived at the Colle di Vofrede you are less than half a hike, so the total length, especially for the return.

    ⚠ The return, although not difficult, takes place in a remote area with path not always well marked: it can make sense to carry a GPS track, in particular in case of announcements or fog with difficulty of orientation.
    ▲Period and safety

    High-mountain summer itinerary (maximum rate 3130 m), in wild and beautiful surroundings. Long development and distance from support points require good autonomy and attention to the weather.

    ▲Discipline

    From the Colle di Vofrede you descend west towards the Gran Lago, following the labile track of the path and then the drains to the eastern side of the basin; follow the wall of containment towards the valley up to a small ruin from the grounded roof, from which a path connects shortly after a larger one that goes up to the wall where rises the Perucca Vuillermoz Refuge. From the hut follow the path 6 – Alta Via 3 towards the bivouac Manenti, to the bends, to the edge of Lake Balanselmo; continue along a half-coast at the Alpe di Chevalley, then on a dirt road up to a saddle from which you take the path 107, holding the left towards the refuge La Riondè and continuing towards the visible sand quarry and then to the parking lot (330).

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionAosta Valley
    • GroupCervino – Valtournenche
    • Approach2:00 h
    • Ferrata1:30 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)7:30 h
    • Hardware level difference450 m
    • Route difference1200 m
    • Max3130 m
    • Length14,9 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato della Vergella al Monte San Martino

    Sentiero Attrezzato della Vergella al Monte San Martino

    Vie Ferrate › Lombardia › Lecco
    Sentiero Attrezzato della Vergella al Monte San Martino

    The Sentiero Attrezzato della Vergella is a variant of ascent compared to the most beaten path that from Lecco leads to the Chapel of Madonna del Carmine, under Monte San Martino. It has no hardship and allows to trace back a couple of more challenging rocky laughter with the help of some chains. It is generally available throughout the year, paying attention to the warmest months.

    ▲Approach

    It starts from the town of Rancio Alto, over Lecco. From Lecco take the road towards Ballabio up to a evident double hairpin bend in the middle of the houses: near the second bend, where on the left a road continues straight, take Via Quarto and walk about 200 meters until you notice, near a pedestal, an asphalted road on the right that goes steeply with an open rusty white bar. You go up this steep street, you turn a first bend on the left and, at a crossroad, you go right uphill for a couple of minutes until a bar where you park (open up Google Maps). From the parking lot continue on the cemented road to a bend, where you continue straight on a mule track (CAI 52); you ignore some bivores that detach to the right (including CAI 58 for Ferrata del Medale) and, under the walls of Monte San Martino, you go back some bends up to a crossroad where a white sign indicates left the Sentiero Attrezzato della Vergella (20′ from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    From the deviation follow the yellow signs of the route; near the crag of the Placchette di San Martino you continue straight until the attack. The equipped path goes up a rocky channel in which the chain immediately develops vertically on a wall at first smoothed, then more entangled, climbs quite smoothly; in the upper part it crosses to the left leaving on a beautiful panoramic terrace. Continue up to a second vertical wall, from the appearance of an unmarked dihedron, which sticks following the chain on the left side; climb the wall and face a traverse to the left, exit and rise some rocky steps until the end of the equipment. Between rocky balconies and uncomplicated rocks, and a last steep stretch of path, ends the Path of the Vergella (1h from the attack, about 1h30 from the parking lot), with the Chapel of the Madonna del Carmine now in sight.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The itinerary has no significant difficulty. The two more vertical sections are suitably equipped and give the necessary safety to less experienced hikers, while those who are more trained can try to trace them back without using the chain.

    ⚠ After abundant rains or in autumn months the foliage makes slippery some stretches, especially if the path is traveled downhill.
    ▲Period and safety

    Low altitude (maximum 742 m): it is a route almost all year round, with attention to the heat in the summer months and the slippery of the bottom in the humid seasons.

    ▲Discipline

    If the itinerary ends at the chapel, take the path to its right, which descends first into the woods, then between rocky steps and finally under the walls of Monte San Martino, until you reach the path of the way and then to the parking lot (45′ from the chapel, 2h15 total). Alternatively you can continue along other routes: on the right of the chapel take the Sentiero Attrezzato Silvia for the summit of Monte San Martino (45′), evaluating then if you continue towards the Corno del Medale and descend along the Path of the Medale, or towards the Coltiglione along the Sentiero del GER; another possibility is to climb up the summit for the normal route and, towards the Rifugio Piazza, descend along the most difficult Sentiero dei Pitti.

    ▲To match

    For experienced hikers an interesting alternative is to climb the challenging Ferrata del Medale and descend along the Sentiero Attrezzato Silvia and then this of the Vergella. In the surroundings there are also GER Path to the Coltiglione and the most difficult Sentiero Attrezzato dei Pizzetti.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionLombardy
    • GroupPrealpi Lecchesi – Monte San Martino
    • Approach0:20 h
    • Ferrata1:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)2:00 h
    • Hardware level difference150 m
    • Route difference372 m
    • Max742 m
    • Length7 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato del Gronton a Cima Bocche

    Sentiero Attrezzato del Gronton a Cima Bocche

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Sentiero Attrezzato del Gronton a Cima Bocche

    The Gronton Path is a high-rise path that has no particular technical difficulties, but whose exhibition, constant throughout the itinerary, requires a certain mountain experience. Starting from the Lusia Pass, he climbs to Cima Bocche and descends to the Lakes of Lusia, winding on an Austrian defense line of the Great War.

    ▲Approach

    The starting point is the Lusia Pass, which can be reached via a dirt road that is detached from the San Pellegrino Pass state near Moena (TN). From Moena we proceed towards Passo San Pellegrino for a few kilometers up to the ski lifts Lusia, usable to reach the refuge; those who go up by car take the dirt road that goes right after the passage under the slopes and walks it for a few kilometers up to the refuge (open up Google Maps). From the Rifugio al Passo Lusia (2055 m) we proceed south on the CAI 633 towards Cima Bocche, going up the meadows with a modest slope to the Sella Lusia (2360 m), from which you have an ideal view on the whole lap: on the left the ridge of Gronton, straight ahead Cima Bocche and down the lakes, along which you will return. From the saddle you descend to the Redolf Bivacco (2335 m), where at a crossroads you leave 633 (which will be the return path) and the CAI 634 is held left for the equipped Gronton, which begins at Forcella Cajerin (2365 m, 1h30 from the Lusia Refuge).

    ▲The path

    From Forcella Cajerin, the equipped path generally develops under the ridge, except in the concluding section, and is protected at the most exposed points. Shortly after the beginning there is a nod exposed with the rope to the right, besides which there are passages on large blocks of rock alternating at certain levels, residues of the military activities of a century ago. A new nod is reached with a harmless bridge suspended by ropes, which leads to a clearly visible fork; overcoming the fork, you lose slightly altitude along an exposed and equipped nod. The ascent, not particularly steep, leads to the ridge, from which you can see the path just made and the underlying Lakes of Lusia; then you go along the most scenic section, an exposed hint that wanders a rocky spur, and a last stretch of crest up to a crossroads: to the right you descend towards the Forcella delle Bocche, to the left you climb to Cima Gronton (1h round and back, with other beautiful remains). The excursion continues to the Forcella delle Bocche (2543 m, 1h from the attack, 2h30 totals); just before, on the left, a crossroad allows you to climb to Cima Bocche (2745 m, 1h return, recommended climb, 3h30 total).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    There is no technical difficulties or vertical climbing situations; is a pleasant excursion, interesting from the historical and landscape point of view and less beat than many other of the nearby valleys. The only true note of commitment is the exhibition, present along the whole route and not indifferent.

    ⚠ The exhibition accompanies the whole itinerary, even with protections in the most critical traits: they serve mountain experience and steady pace.
    ▲Period and safety

    High mountain summer itinerary (max. 2622 m). The environment around the Lakes of Lusia is very characteristic; more than the technique, it is the exposure to demand attention.

    ▲Discipline

    From the Forcella delle Bocche you return along the path 633, which descends into the valley of the Lakes of Lusia — it is not uncommon to meet horses in the brado state — to the Forcella Lusia and then to the Rifugio al Passo Lusia (2h from Forcella Bocche; 4h30 total without the ascent to Cima Bocche, 5h30 with the ascent).

    ▲To match

    On the opposite side of the valley leading to Passo San Pellegrino there are two more challenging routes: theAlta Via Bepi Zac e l’Alta Via Bruno Federspiel.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • GroupLagorai – Chain of Bocche
    • Approach1:30 h
    • Ferrata1:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)4:30 h
    • Hardware level difference256 m
    • Route difference567 m
    • Max2622 m
    • Length13,4 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato de le Stel in Val d’Adige

    Sentiero Attrezzato de le Stel in Val d'Adige

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Sentiero Attrezzato de le Stel in Val d'Adige

    The Sentiero Attrezzato de le Stel is a rather easy route of the Val d’Adige, with some equipped passages and a short climbable stretch. Developing at low altitude, it is recommended in winter or early season, when high altitudes are not yet available.

    ▲Approach

    From the village of Aldeno, in Val d’Adige south of Trento. You can reach the town of La Busa along Via al Bondone, where a road climbs steeply west: you look for parking nearby and take the cemented road (open up Google Maps). It climbs through the vineyards following the CAI 631 on a carrareccia, ignoring some traces that detach to the right and left, up to a panoramic point with benches (40′ from the parking lot). You face some harmless stretches equipped, then you leave 631 on the waterfall path, you reconnect briefly on 631 and finally you leave it to take the path F01, that is the Sentiero Attrezzato de le Stel, well marked by the white-red signs of the CAI (620 m, 1h from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The path winds halfway on good track, with some easy balconies equipped with metal fixtures that facilitate its passing; alternate stretches of easy path to short stretches equipped steep but easy, until you reach the Madonna characteristic of the route, where a bench invites you to stop and admire the Val d’Adige with its vineyards and orchards. Once again the path, now narrower, you arrive at a narrow rocky nod rather exposed but properly equipped; finished the nod, the slope increases on small balconies and equipped rocks. It is the most interesting part: you can climb the easy steps, never higher than the II degree, keeping the equipment as self-insurance. You then earn steeply up to a pole with a sign that marks the end of the Sentiero de le Stel (about 1h30 from the beginning of the equipped part, 2h30 overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The route is not difficult, even if a section climbs through easy climbing steps. The most challenging part is probably to find the way in the first half: the track is not marked impeccablely and sometimes it serves a bit of breath to understand the continuation in the wood between the dungs.

    ⚠ Non-banal orientation in the first half, with incomplete signage. Be careful at a point where the old track climbs to the left, with a cordon in non-excellent conditions: old and new path gather a little further.
    ▲Period and safety

    Low altitude (max 808 m): it is one of the ideal routes for winter or early season. The technical difficulties are contained, but it should be faced with dry rock, given some exposed traits.

    ▲Discipline

    From the end of the path you climb for a short stretch in the woods, then take the descent alternating stretches on forest in and out of the woods; you proceed without difficulty in parallel with the Sentiero de le Stel until you reconnect on 631 and continue the descent (2h from the end of the equipped path, 4h30 total).

    ▲To match

    From Aldeno you can reach quickly, along the Val d’Adige, the village of Mori, where the exposition rises Ferrata Marangoni; not far away is easy and panoramic Somator Ferrata. In Val d’Adige you can also walk Ferrata Rio Secco near Cadino, while climbing to Trento meet the Sentiero Attrezzato Bertotti and the difficult Ferrata Segata bondone.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • GroupMonte Bondone – Val d'Adige
    • Approach1:00 h
    • Ferrata1:30 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)4:30 h
    • Hardware level difference90 m
    • Route difference583 m
    • Max808 m
    • Length8,8 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato degli Eroi al Monte Peurna

    Sentiero Attrezzato degli Eroi al Monte Peurna

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Belluno
    Sentiero Attrezzato degli Eroi al Monte Peurna

    The Athletic Path of the Heroes rises to Mount Peurna, in Val Schievenin. It is easy in the short stretches equipped, but ostic in the long stretches not protected on unstable background; the itinerary is not subject to punctual maintenance and sometimes it is difficult to identify. It runs in an area full of testimonies of the Great War.

    ▲Approach

    You reach the Schievenin Valley, in the province of Belluno: from the Piave valley, near Quero, you proceed towards the east following the indications for Schievenin; arrived in the village you enter the valley on a narrow but paved road until a parking lot, beyond which there is no transit (attention to some colatoi and holes that can damage the low cars) (open up Google Maps). From the parking lot (515 m) you walk along the road to the north, on dirt road with signpost 848, following for Forcella Bassa; in proximity to a curve a track takes off to the left in the wood, without pole and signaled only by a small sign (15′ from the parking lot). The path 848 climbs along the Valley of Hell to Forcella Bassa: a stretch that at 2017 was rather poorly kept, with divel trees, trace at times difficult to spot and half-coast passes on slippery bottom and exposed on the left side. Adding Forcella Bassa (1044 m, 1h from the crossroads), the left is held on the longest path of the Heroes (AV8 carts), of which you only walk a stretch; southward, on the eastern side of the Peurna, the path has stretches on grass and insidious and unprotected soil. Attached the east wall, on the south-eastern side you reach the first equipped stretch (1h15 from Forcella Bassa, 2h30 total).

    ▲The path

    The first equipped stretch develops in the ridge, with the cable to the right: it descends along this stretch until an easy and wide equipped nod. Continue on the path south to the second stretch equipped, where you go up a very steep passage on slippery bottom, protected for safety. Beyond this point the equipment ends and with them the equipped part of the Heroes Path (30′ from the attack, 3h total).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Where protected, the itinerary does not have technical difficulties; the main difficulties are due to the numerous stretches of path on an insidious and unprotected background. It is also easy to lose the track: both approaching and returning there are points with fallen trees and traits invaded by tall orchards and herbs.

    ⚠ Itinerary little maintained and at times difficult to spot, with long stretches not protected on unstable, slippery and exposed background. Long trousers and telescopic poles are recommended; carefully evaluate weather and orientation capacity.
    ▲Period and safety

    Low altitude (maximum 1207 m): the route is accessible in most of the hiking season, but the conditions of the bottom and the vegetation can make it tiresome. Care in orientation is the main security factor.

    ▲Discipline

    Continue on a slight descent until you cross the path 843, you keep the left and shortly after the left following the signpost 839 that leads to Schievenin. Once the paved road runs along the way, you find yourself downstream from the parking lot, then you go up the road to the starting point (2h from the end of the equipment, 5h overall).

    ▲To match

    To the south, towards Bassano del Grappa, there are two ferrates that go up to the sacred area of Grappa, the Ferrata Sass Brusai e la Ferrata Guzzella; for something more challenging, although short Ferrata Santa Felicità. To the north you reach the Lagorai with the Ferrata Gabrielli in Cima d’Asta, while towards the Dolomites Feltrine lies Ferrata at Monte Coppolo.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionVeneto
    • GroupDolomiti Feltrine – Val Schievenin
    • Approach2:30 h
    • Ferrata0:30 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)5:00 h
    • Hardware level difference100 m
    • Route difference785 m
    • Max1207 m
    • Length9,1 Km
  • Path Trained at the Cuestalta (Hoher Trieb)

    Path Trained at the Cuestalta (Hoher Trieb)

    Vie Ferrate › Friuli-Venezia Giulia › Udine
    Path Trained at the Cuestalta (Hoher Trieb)

    The Sentiero Attrezzato al Cuestalta climbs to the homonymous mountain (Hoher Trieb in German), located on the border between Italy and Austria. It is a long but never excessively demanding itinerary, with a stretch of ridge equipped in the most exposed and vertical points, in a carnic environment rich in history of the Great War.

    ▲Approach

    Starting from Malga Pramosio, in the municipality of Paluzza (UD), reachable on a dirt road in good condition from the village of Claulis, along the state that from Tolmezzo rises to the Pass of Monte Croce Carnico; at the entrance of the village a clear sign indicates the Forest of Pramosio, and follow the road until the end at the malga, which also offers possibility of overnight stay (open up Google Maps). From Casera di Pramosio (1521 m) follow the path 407 to the east; immediately ignore the junction of 404 and cross the Sella di Cercevesa and the ruins of the homonymous house. At a new crossroads (1h15 from the parking lot) you leave the 407 that goes right and you stay on path 448, indicated as exposed, which cuts halfway the Cuestalta ridge (attention to the bottom in case of abundant rains). At a later crossroads, where on the left the 448 climbs to the normal Italian road, continue halfway on the 448th towards the Fabiani Refuge; the path bends towards the Red Crete, reached after a stretch of ridge a little exposed but not difficult (1770 m, 1h from the junction of 407, 2h15 total), and from here descend steeply to the Fabiani Refuge (1539 m, 2h40 total). From the refuge the path 454 climbs to Passo Pecol di Chiaula (1797 m, 3h total), border of State between Italy and Austria, with numerous testimonies of the Great War: tunnels, trenches and barracks. You descend now in the Austrian territory towards a refuge with a chapel; after a few minutes, ignore the traces on the left, it is advisable to descend to a signaled cross and follow on the left the sign for the Kleiner Trieb (path 421) going up towards Cima Medatte; steep, you reach the cross of Punta Medatte (2095 m, 1h from Passo Pecol di Chiaula, 4h total).

    ▲The path

    Start here the ridge stretch with the equipped steps. Punta Medatte (Kleiner Trieb) is separated from the nearby Cuestalta (Hoher Trieb) by a saddle: descend along the ridge, equipped with handcuffed cable at the exposed points. From the saddle (10′ from Punta Medatte) starts the short ferrata that climbs to the Cuestalta: you pass some unprotected rocks until you meet the cable, which leads first on small rocks and then, from left to right, on a wall. The easy-level ferrata climbs on a very well-dressed crest, pleasant to climb; being a ridge path is exposed, but never excessively. The climb, very logical, deposits just below the top of the Cuestalta, signaled by a metal cross that is reached on the path (2199 m, 20′ from the saddle, 30′ from Punta Medatte, 4h30 overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    It is a beautiful itinerary that cuts a piece of the border of Italy-Austrian, long but not excessively challenging: the equipped part only serves to climb the ridge in the more vertical and exposed sections. The historical context, with the testimonies of the Great War, is one of its strengths.

    ⚠ Itinerary along (13 km, 6h15) in the border mountain environment: attention to the bottom of the half-coast stretches in case of abundant rains.
    ▲Period and safety

    Summer season, maximum altitude 2199 m. Despite no significant difficulties, long development requires good time management and attention to the weather, given the high mountain environment.

    ▲Discipline

    From the top of the Cuestalta you descend along the steep stretches, some ruins of trenches, up to the crossroads between the path 448 (normal Italian road) and the one that continues on the crest towards the Passo Pramosio. It remains on the latter, of crest only at exposed and free climbing traits, passing near Monte Scarniz (saw with a short deviation), up to Passo Pramosio (1785 m, 1h15 from Cuestalta, 5h30 overall). From the pass, visible a few hundred meters further downstream, you reach the Malga Pramosio with a stretch of path and then dirt road (6h15 overall).

    ▲To match

    Along this line there are other routes equipped, generally more difficult and athletic: in increasing order of commitment, relatively close, the Ferrata Steinbergerweg at Cellon, la Ferrata al Coglians e la Ferrata Senza Confini.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
    • GroupAlps Carnia
    • Approach4:00 h
    • Ferrata0:30 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)6:15 h
    • Hardware level difference150 m
    • Route difference678 m
    • Max2199 m
    • Length13 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato della Cresta Giumenta al Monte Magnodeno

    Sentiero Attrezzato della Cresta Giumenta al Monte Magnodeno

    Vie Ferrate › Lombardia › Lecco
    Sentiero Attrezzato della Cresta Giumenta al Monte Magnodeno

    The Path Attrezza della Cresta Giumenta is a scenic ridge route that winds between Monte Magnodeno and Passo Fò, under the Resegone. It is very panoramic and in some sections exposed, but protected with chains for self insurance. You can walk in both ways: in the direction of Magnodeno – Passo Fò is easier, because the most challenging stretches face uphill.

    ▲Approach

    From the large square of the cable car to Piani d’Erna, in Lecco. Arrived in Lecco from the highway that connects the city with Ballabio and Valtellina, at the exit of a gallery take the exit with the clear indications for “Piani d’Erna” and climbs between hairpins to the square (open up Google Maps). The path connects Passo Fò (Monzesi/Ghislandi Alpine bivouac) to Monte Magnodeno (Magnodeno bivouac). To start from the Magnodeno, from the parking lot take the path 1 towards the Stoppani refuge: after about 30 minutes, at a crossroad where on the left continues the path 1 (Rifugio Stoppani), you keep the right towards the Azzoni refuge and Campo de Boi; further on, to another crossroad where on the left the path 1 goes to Erna and to the Azzoni refuge, you go straight on the 25A for the Magnodeno refuge Alternatively, from Passo Fò, you can reach it from the mountain station of the cable car along the path 5 (50′) or from the car park following path 1 to the junction with 6 (1h30).

    ▲The path

    We describe the meaning Monte Magnodeno – Passo Fò. From the peak of the Magnodeno you descend a few meters helping with some chains up to a first crossroads for the Alpine hut Monzesi; you continue briefly in that direction up to a fountain with bench, where a signposted crossroad indicates on the left the Cresta di Giumenta. Exit from the wood with a half-coast stretch you reach the beginning sign of the equipped part. It begins with a downhill stretch on slippery rocks, then a second stretch equipped in climbs; therefore a long stretch of crest, not difficult but exposed, with the chain present almost everywhere. Risaled a tower, the crest leads to the most challenging and satisfying section: a series of towers that lead to the Cima del Fò, partly laughtered and partly wandered with the help of the chain and, in some cases, of the rope with sheath; stand out a couple of small walls, short but more climbing than the rest. At the end of an exposed tower you return to the crest until a first technically more difficult canal; a climb between towers and saddles engages for 10-15 minutes until the Cima Fò with its cross (1348 m), from which is clearly visible the Azzoni refuge in the summit of Resegone. From the top you go down to a saddle where, on the right, you start a way of escape that avoids the last difficult stretches, while on the left continues the equipped; staying on the crest you get to the key passage, a channel that climbing takes the look of a fireplace, to rise for about ten meters. Finally, there are a few short rocky pillars up to the monument to the Falls of the Mountain and then to the Passo Fò (1284 m, 1h30 from the attack, 3h30 overall), under the bastion on which the Ferrata del Centenario and the Sentiero Attrezzato del Caminetto, natural continuations of the route.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Although it is not difficult, some stretches are exposed and, if you go downhill, require attention: for this the Magnodeno sense – Passo Fò, which faces uphill the most challenging steps. The chain, present along almost all the way, allows a comfortable self insurance; the more technical points are a canal and the fireplace of the key passage.

    ⚠ It grows panoramic but exposed, with some stretches on slippery rock: steady foot and attention, especially in the steps facing downhill.
    ▲Period and safety

    Itinerary for the hiking season (max. 1348 m). The development is long and ridge: it serves good management of the step in the exposed sections and a minimum of habit to the equipped excursions.

    ▲Discipline

    The descent depends on the chosen direction: you can use the other of the two approaching options as a way back to the end of the path, reducing the time needed by a 20% indicative.

    ▲To match

    At Passo Fò the path naturally connects to the bastion of the Resegone, where the Ferrata del Centenario e il Sentiero Attrezzato del Caminetto, its ideal continuations.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionLombardy
    • GroupResegone
    • Approach2:00 h
    • Ferrata1:30 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)5:00 h
    • Hardware level difference200 m
    • Route difference850 m
    • Max1348 m
    • Length9,8 Km
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