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  • Sentiero Attrezzato delle Scalette al Catinaccio (Larsec)

    Sentiero Attrezzato delle Scalette al Catinaccio (Larsec)

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Sentiero Attrezzato delle Scalette al Catinaccio (Larsec)
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    The Sentiero Attrezzato delle Scalette is the most direct route from Rifugio Gardeccia to the austere valleys of Larsec and Laussa, in the heart of Catinaccio. The itinerary does not have particular technical difficulties and can be routed also by those who are the first experiences on the equipped routes; however, great attention should be paid to the weather if you decide to continue in the two valleys at altitude.

    ▲Approach

    The starting point is the Rifugio Gardeccia, in the Val del Vajolet (parallela alla Val di Fassa, TN) and the private traffic. To reach it there are various options: go up with the cable car from Vigo di Fassa to the Ciampedie Refuge and continue on a comfortable path in about 45′; use the shuttle bus from Pozza di Fassa (20′, you should check point and times with the tourist office); or go up with the cable car from Pera di Fassa and reach the refuge on foot (open up Google Maps). From the Gardeccia Refuge (1949 m) follow the CAI 583 which, halfway, passes under the Larsec cliffs to the east, wanders the imposing rocky ramparts and continues to the north in more marked ascent; at a certain point a pole indicates to keep the left on a new track, which replaces an old street subject to a landslide (1h from the Gardeccia Refuge).

    ▲The path

    From here onwards you will walk through the actual Sentiero delle Scalette, which is inerpica in a canalone at the end of which you will reach the Passo delle Scalette. The first stretches are on an exposed nod, besides which a series of metal brackets allows to trace a traverse; it follows a stretch of erto path without equipment up to a second stretch equipped, consisting of small rocks that rise on the left side of the canalone. We pass a short vertical leap, where some new metal cambres give support, and we go up a further stretch of steep path to the Passo delle Scalette (2348 m, 1h from the attack, 2h from the Rifugio Gardeccia).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The path does not have particular technical difficulties; the main commitment is the difference in level, which requires a good state of form. It deserves a note apart from the possible continuation in the debris valleys of Larsec or Laussa.

    ⚠ The Larsec and Laussa valleys are devoid of support points: continuing the hike under a storm can make them much more prohibitive than normal. Plan the route with a constant eye to the weather.
    ▲Period and safety

    High mountain summer itinerary (max. 2720 m on the longest ring). Technical difficulties are contained, but high altitude development and environment require good physical preparation and attention to weather conditions.

    ▲Discipline

    From the Step of the Stairs you choose between various options of return. The most beat runs through the desolate Valle del Larsec to Passo Pope (2720 m), from which you descend along the steep path Don Guido to the Vajolet Refuge (2243 m) and, along the Vajolet Valley, to the Gardeccia Refuge (1950 m, 5h30). The longest option remains on the CAI 583 in the Valle di Laussa up to the homonymous pass (2700 m), to get off at the Rifugio d’Antermoia (2497 m) at the glacial lake, or keep the left towards Passo Principe; from the Rifugio Antermoia you can reach the Passo Principe by taking the Ferrata to the Catinaccio d’Antermoia, and from the Passo Principe go down all the Valle del Vajolet 30 to the The shortest, but less fulfilling option is the return to return along the route (3h30 total).

    ▲To match

    The path can be combined with Ferrata at the Catinaccio d'Antermoia — as described in the return — or Ferrata Bepo de Medil, preferably downhill.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • GroupCatering
    • Approach1:00 h
    • Ferrata1:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)5:30 h
    • Hardware level difference150 m
    • Route difference761 m
    • Max2720 m
    • Length16 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato del Cacciatore alla Cima Stanga

    Sentiero Attrezzato del Cacciatore alla Cima Stanga

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Sentiero Attrezzato del Cacciatore alla Cima Stanga
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    The Path Atrezza del Cacciatore dates back to the eastern wall of Sass Maor, in the Pale di San Martino. It is a route with a high level and quite long, but not difficult from a technical point of view, immersed in one of the most spectacular environments of the Dolomites.

    ▲Approach

    The starting point is in Val Canali, in the locality of Prati Fosne. To reach the Val Canali follow the SS 347 of Passo Duran: coming from Fiera di Primiero (TN) you continue for about 5 km towards Agordo up to a wide bend with clear indications for the Val Canali, then you go up the valley, you pass a wide bend to the left and you continue on narrow road and sometimes dirt until the Hotel Casera; at the intersection near the hotel you take the right parkingopen up Google Maps). The Cacciatore is often combined with the nearby Ferrata Buzzati as a way back; here we propose it uphill, with return along the Path Attrezzato Depaoli passing through the Rifugio Velo della Madonna. From the village of Fosne you follow the road and in short you leave it for the signpost 719, which climbs moderate slope, first in the woods; exit from the forest you proceed north up the Val Pradidali in falsepiano until the fork in the locality Pedemonte (1h30 from the parking lot): while right you will go up to the Rifugio Pradidali, you take the left on the signpost 742, which with steep eastern parking.

    ▲The path

    It goes up with the equipment the area affected by the landslide up to the original attack of the path; it is around a edge and climbs to the left on a census to exposed sections, which continues under the overhanging walls of the Sass Maor. The ascent is pleasant and alternating stretches of nod protected with short climbing rocks and without difficulty, with some metal brackets in the more vertical passages: these new fixtures, added in the last maintenance, have considerably reduced the challenging traits of this historic path. We continue on a long line from the grassy bottom, in constant exposure, until we wander around a spur and enter the valley that separates the Cimerlo from the Sass Maor; crossed a stretch on unstable background we reach what was the key point of the street, a challenging dihedron that today rises thanks to a long series of metal cambres, which reduce if they do not eliminate the original difficulties. Exit from the passage, in a mixed valley of stones and grass follow the white red signs up to the fork (2410 m, 2h30 from the attack), reached with tiring but not difficult climb, where the itinerary ends.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The route is long and with a considerable difference in altitude, but the technical difficulties are reduced: it serves mainly caution in the various unequipped sections. The only challenging passage of the original layout, the dihedron, is now equipped with many brackets and therefore greatly facilitated.

    ⚠ Itinerary long and with strong difference in altitude (1370 m, 8h30): they serve constant resistance and attention in the unequipped and exposed traits, at the bottom of unstable traits.
    ▲Period and safety

    High mountain summer itinerary (max. 2550 m). The challenging development and exposure of some cenges require good physical preparation and steady step.

    ▲Discipline

    From the fork you have two options: on the left, along the initial ridge path with 747 signpost and then for equipped stretches (described in the report of Ferrata Buzzati), you reach the eastern spallone of Cimerlo and you can climb to the summit (1h from the fork); on the right, on the trail 742, you go up to the Passo della Stanga (2530 m) and you go down to the Rifugio Velo della Madonna (2358 m). Following this second option, from the refuge take the signpost 734 of the Attrezzato Path Depaoli, which brings back to the parking lot along the western walls before the Stanga and then of the Cimerlo: you face some stretches equipped not difficult — a canal, some cenges, an easy fireplace — until the end of the complex equipment, then cut halfway with beautiful views, gradually losing altitude until Fosne (3h Velo).

    ▲To match

    Classical matching is with Ferrata Buzzati at Cimerlo, often used as a way back. In the same area there is also the Ferrata del Velo della Madonna.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • GroupPale di San Martino
    • Approach2:00 h
    • Ferrata3:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)8:30 h
    • Hardware level difference650 m
    • Route difference1370 m
    • Max2550 m
    • Length14,2 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato d’Ambros sulla Cresta Pitturina

    Sentiero Attrezzato d'Ambros sul Cresta Pitturina

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Belluno
    Sentiero Attrezzato d'Ambros sul Cresta Pitturina
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    The Path Atrezzato d’Ambros runs along the well-known Cresta Pitturina, on the border between Italy and Austria, between Monte Cavallino and Cima Vallona. It is a very exposed but never too difficult ridge itinerary, with very beautiful views of the Carnic Alps and the nearby Sesto Dolomites.

    ▲Approach

    Starting from Malga Melin, in the municipality of San Nicolò di Comelico (BL), reachable on a narrow road but asphalted by the town of Sega Digon, along the SS 52 Carnica that connects San Candido (BZ) with Venzone (UD) (open up Google Maps). From Casera Melin (1673 m) follow the signs to the north for the path 144, directed to Bivacco Piva and the Path of Ambros: climb steep first on 161, then holding the right on 144, going up a long series of hairpin bends up to Bivacco Piva (2250 m, 1h15 from the parking lot), from the unusual form that recalls a military tent. Just before the bivouac you follow the signs to the right to Cima Vallona, on the path 191; climb steeply towards Cima Vallona until you find a track that detaches to the left and leads to a fork. Near the fork, on the Italian-Austrian border, there is the attack of the Ambros Path (30′ from the Piva Bivacco, 1h45 from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The road develops along the sharp border ridge that ends at Monte Cavallino. It rises for about fifteen meters, mainly diagonally and with easy transverses, up to a stretch not protected of crest, decidedly exposed but without difficulty. A second equipped section goes on the left side of the wire, on the Italian side; it descends a few meters towards a rocky point and you walk through cenges and beams, exposed but never challenging, up to a cave already visible from the crest. You climb on some small rocks and you reach a second and a third gallery, where a front torch is useful because of the rather unstable background; exit, a staircase leads to the ridge. Continue on the sharp crest up to a wide grassy saddle, where you ignore a way of escape, and continue little below the thread, first on the Italian side, then on the Austrian side and finally in more marked descent on the Italian side; at the end of the descent you face carefully a fireplace. You will then reach an equipped fork, besides which you will find the key passage: a short traverse but on plate, above the average of the street — not difficult, but to deal with carefully. Continue along with a stretch of descent on the wall of 8-10 meters, well attached, then a stretch of connection up to a canal equipped with ridge; return on the crest, in good exposure, alternate stretches not equipped to a stretch equipped up to the highest point of the crest. The path leads finally to the end of the street, at a marble block that marks the border between Italy and Austria (2h from the attack, about 4h overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Although it is called a well-equipped path, it has some vertical climbs that approach it more to a ferrata: there are no particular technical difficulties, except for 3-4 more challenging points, but — as often happens in the ridge paths — the exhibition is strong along almost all the way.

    ⚠ Strong exposure on almost all ridge path. For tunnels, a front torch (unsteady background). Attention to return, not marked in an impeccable way: useful orientation experience.
    ▲Period and safety

    High mountain summer itinerary (max. 2486 m). Constant exposure and presence of unprotected traits require steady pace, experience and stable time.

    ▲Discipline

    From the end of the road it is possible to reach the nearby peak of Cavallino (1h gone, 1h45 gone and back) continuing on the crest and following the traces on the gland up to some small rocks and on the summit cross. The return to Casera Melin takes place on the left, on the Italian side, taking the path 160, parallel to the crest just crossed, up to Bivacco Piva and then back along the path (2h from the end of the ferrata, about 6h overall). There are some shorter reentry routes that avoid bivouac, but are more impervious.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionVeneto
    • GroupCarnic Alps – Comelico
    • Approach1:45 h
    • Ferrata2:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)6:00 h
    • Hardware level difference100 m
    • Route difference813 m
    • Max2486 m
    • Length12 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato della Cresta Sinigaglia alla Grigna Meridio

    Sentiero Attrezzato della Cresta Sinigaglia alla Grigna Meridio

    Vie Ferrate › Lombardia › Lecco
    Sentiero Attrezzato della Cresta Sinigaglia alla Grigna Meridio
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    The Attrezzato Path of Cresta Sinigaglia is one of the possible climbs to the South Grigna starting from the Resinelli Plans. Compared to the nearest and most frequented Cresta Cermenati is less beaten and a little more difficult, while remaining on moderate technical difficulties; the last stretch is very exposed, although the climbing difficulties remain contained.

    ▲Approach

    It starts from Piani dei Resinelli, in the province of Lecco. From Ballabio you go up the uphill slope and, after the many bends, near the big brown welcome sign you continue for a hairpin bend; you climb briefly and at the next junction you hold the left along the narrow paved road until a parking lot at a bar (open up Google Maps). From the parking lot in 5 minutes you reach the Rifugio Carlo Porta and continue on the paths 1/2 inside the forest; you ignore a crossroads to the right for the Rifugio Soldanella, then, exit the forest, another crossroads where on the left the path 2 goes up the Canalone Porta. Unknown both, continue on path 1 to Cresta Sinigaglia climbing steeply to the north-east; you ignore the crossroads through the mountain routes up to a pitch for the landing of the helicopters, continue straight and, ignored also the path 3 that goes down to Canalone Porta, you reach the first equipped parts (2h from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The equipped stretch begins with an exposed traverse, the “Salto del Gatto”, where a wire rope with black sheath helps to pass in greater safety until the beginning of a rocky canal to rise. After the canal you arrive at the Wind Mouth (2065 m), from which you can finally see the top of the South Grim. Continue along the ridge of path 1 to the west, ignoring the path that on the right descends along the steep Canalino of the Federation; after the fork there is about ten minutes to the summit, to be earned going up the last stretch equipped with big chains: a series of small rocks and a last exposed wall lead to Bivacco Ferrario and the summit cross (45′ from the Salto del Gatto, 2h45 overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Two points deserve attention along the way: the “Salto del Gatto” and the last equipped stretch that leads to the top. They are not difficult steps, but are exposed and require a minimum of experience.

    ⚠ The last stretch towards the cross is very exposed, although with technical difficulties contained: firm foot and a minimum of habit to the equipped paths.
    ▲Period and safety

    High mountain summer itinerary in the Grigne (max. 2177 m). The exposure of the equipped sections requires attention, especially with wet rock.

    ▲Discipline

    From the South Grigna the most used way to return to the Rifugio Carlo Porta is the path 7 along the Cresta Cermenati: not difficult, but generally quite crowded and a little slippery. In about 1h30 he returns to the refuge (4h total).

    ▲To match

    You can combine in a long ring with the Sentiero Attrezzato Cecilia towards the Rosalba refuge, then descending to the Resinelli plains with the Foppe Path. For a multi-day itinerary towards the North Sea you can evaluate the Ferrata del CAI Mandello.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionLombardy
    • GroupGrims
    • Approach2:00 h
    • Ferrata0:45 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)4:00 h
    • Hardware level difference123 m
    • Route difference629 m
    • Max2177 m
    • Length6 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato Church in Val Scura

    Sentiero Attrezzato Church in Val Scura

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Sentiero Attrezzato Church in Val Scura
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    viso Notice — In 2017 the ferrata was closed for maintenance and is not confirmed by official reopening. Two traits can present missing equipment or maintenance, which greatly increases the degree of difficulty. Check the updated conditions before leaving: to proceed safely, you need a steady foot and a rope to ensure the climbing companion.

    The Sentiero Attrezzato Chiesa is a pleasant excursion that goes up the Val Scura, near Levico Terme, in the province of Trento. The difficulty is moderate and the bottom, at times unstable, requires a minimum of experience of equipped excursions. It is a perfect itinerary for half seasons, when the Rio Bianco has good flow and you can admire the many waterfalls along the way; we offer it as a ring with return from the Menador Path.

    ▲Approach

    The starting point is in the municipality of Levico (TN). From Levico Terme you go south towards Lochere until you reach the Hotel Paoli, where you park (a large street on the left), ideal for the ring with return from the Menador Path (open up Google Maps). The asphalted road goes up to the first bend: where it continues to the right uphill, a sign and a red plate indicate the entrance into the wood. You climb on an easy path, keeping the left on the southern side, with Mount Pegolara on the right and Mount Calmo on the left. Hand as you climb you face different cheeks of the White Rio — you are all before the start of the ferrata — while the environment becomes increasingly beautiful, with pronounced rocky spires on the sides. In short you will find the first equipped stretch (850 m, 1h from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    You go up a first stretch of wire rope to overcome a saddle; besides, after an easy but slippery debris, you descend a metal ladder losing a little bit of altitude towards the stream and a spire that seems to land the valley. Cross the stream and climb the second metal staircase, which helps to overcome a swan, followed shortly after by a third staircase. There is a nod on the creek, where it serves attention because the cable tends to push out and the bottom is slippery for moisture. You go up a new staircase and continue on a comfortable path with a splendid view of mountains, waterfalls and streams; you pass this easy stretch, you face a steeper climb on a rough, unspoilt bottom up to a panoramic point on the Valsugana. The second part begins: the first equipped section is an exposed but not difficult traverse, with support brackets; they follow a comfortable nod and a new ladder. Then you go through an unequipped section, descend into a detritic groove and go up what is probably the most difficult passage of the road, a sloped wall composed of natural steps on which you need attention. There are two metal ladders and you continue to descend a detritic trait quite challenging; then go up on a little stable but not difficult, you pass the plate dedicated to Clement Church and you complete the detritic tract. Passing next to a beautiful waterfall you reach a new rocky nod, which takes you to the right; the complete one, you climb a ladder leaning on a rock and you cross the stream near some rocky rocks. With a last ladder the equipped part ends, near a plateau (1247 m, 1h45 from the attack, 2h45 overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    For technical difficulties the way would be to be cataloged as easy, but the state of the equipment has raised the degree: with two sections without protection or maintenance, they serve steady foot and a rope to ensure the companion. The environment is really suggestive and, for the low altitude, the itinerary is absolutely to visit, especially in the half seasons.

    ⚠ Along the way there are numerous guades of the Rio Bianco and several cenges on the creek with slippery bottom for moisture: attention to the step and tendency of the cable to push out.
    ▲Period and safety

    Low altitude (maximum 1370 m): the itinerary lends itself well to the half seasons, when the Rio Bianco has good flow and the waterfalls are at best. In addition to checking the state of the equipment, it is good to evaluate the flow of the stream for the numerous guades.

    ▲Discipline

    After finishing the ferrata continue along the path in the wood that, southward, points to the locality Seghetta. At the first crossroads you will take the left towards Baita Cangi, on the 201 marker. Although not the fastest route, we offer the return to the Path of Menador in the Val Pisciavacca: at the second crossroads you still keep the left and you walk a pleasant path between uphills, take a little slippery on debris, bridges and gudes, until you return to the car. At the end of the Path of Menador (2h30 from the end of the ferrata) you keep the left along Via delle Valli until you resume the provincial road of the way; again on the left you reach in short the parking lot in front of the hotel (5h30 total).

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • GroupValsugana – Vigolana
    • Approach1:00 h
    • Ferrata1:45 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)5:30 h
    • Hardware level difference390 m
    • Route difference828 m
    • Max1370 m
    • Length11,7 Km
  • Path Ceria Merlone at Modeon del Buinz

    Path Ceria Merlone at Modeon del Buinz

    Vie Ferrate › Friuli-Venezia Giulia › Udine
    Path Ceria Merlone at Modeon del Buinz
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    The Ceria Merlone Trail is a long and panoramic route of the Julian Alps, starting from the Montasio plateau. After a long approach to the Forcella Lavinal dell’Orso, follow a magnificent ridge path that closes a large downhill ring to the Rifugio Brazzà. Numerous traits are not protected, and in some cases require short climbing passes: a superb path but to be experienced. The route is dedicated to the mountaineers Celestino Ceria and Ruggero Merlone, and was inaugurated in 1971 by the Cividale Alpine Battalion, in memory of the line held by the Alpini on this ridge during the Great War.

    ▲Approach

    It starts from a large parking lot along the road that connects Malga Montasio with Sella Nevea, on the Montasio plateau (UD). To get to Sella Nevea you reach Chiusaforte, 20 minutes from the Carnia-Tolmezzo exit of A23; from there follow the signs to Sella Nevea towards the east, you pass the bridge and you drive for 20 km to the village, where a hairpin a brown sign indicates the plateau of Montasio, to follow until the end of the road (open up Google Maps). The route is proposed here from the east (Forcella Lavinal dell’Orso) to the west (Cima Terrarossa), towards which many equipped sections run uphill. From the parking lot (about 1500 m) you climb on dirt road towards the Rifugio Brazzà; after a few minutes you cross a dirt road with 624 signpost that cuts right into a false plateau. Losing a little bit of altitude you pass the Casere Parte di Mezzo and then the Casere Larice (1479 m, 30′ from the parking lot); ignored a track to the right that goes down to Sella Nevea, you reach the Casere Cregnedul Refuge above (1515 m, 1h from the parking lot). It is snowed on the path 625 that climbs from Sella Nevea, it is held the left uphill, first in the forest and then pointing to the north; the south wall of the Cregnedul to Passo degli Scalini (2022 m, 1h from Casere Cregnedul Refuge, 2h totals). Passed the pass opens a valley: on the left you can see the Lavinal Forcella dell’Orso and the ridge of Ferrata Goitan. You cut the valley following the track and, on the opposite side, the white-red signs, going up with a certain affanno towards the fork; just before you follow a writing on rock and a trace that detaches to the left: here begins the Path Ceria Merlone (30′ from the Passo degli Scalini, about 2h30 total).

    ▲The path

    The first goal is the Forcella Cregnedul, reached by gaining around 200 meters around the imposing walls of Punta Plagnis. It climbs on a pebble bottom up to a first stretch equipped that exceeds some rocks, a vertical wall and a tilted plaque; left behind the Lavinal Forcella dell'Orso, proceeds diagonally up to a fireplace equipped and a metal ladder resting on the rock, and in an alternation of passages on the right and on the left closes the first tiring section to the Forcella Cregnedul (2340 m). Now follow the trail on a wide unprotected nod that wanders the southern walls of Punta Plagnis, passing from the east to the west side: the passages are exposed but generally wide, except for a couple of forks and rocks on the west side where the path tightens; the most exposed sections have a handrail. With a stretch equipped downhill you descend a few meters, then walk on wide and comfortable cenges to the Forca de la Val (2352 m, 1h15 from Forcella Cregnedul), which separates the Modeon del Buinz from the Cima de la Puartate. You can climb equipped canals interspersed by detritic gland, holding to the south to avoid to the north the steep wall, in a stretch rich of exposed protected cenges; you reach a fork nestled and you begin to wander the southern wall of the Modeon del Buinz towards the Sella di Buinz, with in front of the Foronon del Buinz and its bivouac just below the summit. There is an exposed nod equipped, you climb a short stretch sprotetto on an unstable background, you walk a census and you take on the west wall of Modeon; along a wide ridge on the south side, on a slight ascent, you pass stretches equipped with rocks and easy rocky balconies up to the new and functional Bivacco Vuerich (2531 m, 1h15 from Forca de la Val, 3h45 from the attack). From the top of the Foronon del Buinz follow the wide ridge, walk through a walkway and start to lose altitude with easy passages of climbing, equipped in the most demanding cases; holding on the south side you walk exposed cenges usually not protected and you reach a new vertical stretch, with a well-equipped canal but well-dressed, followed by some rocks, up to the Forca de Lis Siens From the wide saddle the path runs on a false plateau between modest climbs on the south side to the crossroads marked with stone writing (2285 m, 15′ from Forca de Lis Siens, 5h from the attack) between the climb to Cima Terrarossa and the Path Ceria Merlone, where the equipped road ends.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    It has no particular technical difficulties, neither in the equipped or unprotected traits; however, it deserves great attention to the numerous passages exposed along the canals and canals. It develops entirely at altitude, with the Bivacco Vuerich halfway in excellent conditions, but with only two escape routes, both unmarked.

    ⚠ Itinerary very long (9h, 16 km) in high mountain environment, with many exposed and unprotected features and short climbing passes. The only two escape routes — in Forca de la Val towards the Conca di Casera Cregnedul and in Punta Plagnis for Plagnota — are steep and unmarked, to be used only in emergency. Start soon, with stable weather and good autonomy.
    ▲Period and safety

    High mountain summer itinerary in the Julian Alps (max. 2531 m). The equipment and signs are in good condition, but the development, exposure and scarcity of escape routes require experience, training and attention to the weather.

    ▲Discipline

    From the final crossroads (2285 m) the quickest descent is to the left, towards the plateau of Montasio; if you want you can climb to the nearby Cima Terrarossa (2420 m, 45′ return). Keeping the right and descending towards the plateau you reach the Rifugio Brazzà (1660 m, 1h15 from the end of the ferrata) and then parking (about 1h30 from the end, 9h overall).

    ▲To match

    The environment is suitable for several days: you can climb to the Jof in Montasio for the Ferrata Amalia and use the Ceria Merlone to return to the north side, or match it to Sentiero Attrezzato Leva overnight in a refuge or bivouac. From the Lavinal Fork of the Bear you can take the Ferrata Goitan towards the Jof Fuart. Staying in the Julian Alps we also signal Ferrata Julia at Canin e la Ferrata della Vita al Mangart.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
    • GroupJulian Alps
    • Approach2:30 h
    • Ferrata5:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)9:00 h
    • Hardware level difference257 m
    • Route difference1031 m
    • Max2531 m
    • Length16 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato della Cengia Veronesi

    Sentiero Attrezzato della Cengia Veronesi

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Belluno
    Sentiero Attrezzato della Cengia Veronesi
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    The Cengia Veronesi is a technically not difficult but very exposed itinerary, not to be taken lightly already for the approach: in order to reach it, in fact, you have to follow a section of the difficult Ferrata Tomaselli. In return, it offers magnificent landscapes in the heart of the Fanis group. Here we describe it in the direction of Cima Fanis – Forcella Lech, but nothing forbids it in reverse direction, uphill.

    ▲Approach

    You have to get under Cima Fanis Sud. The quickest way coincides with the approach of Ferrata Tomaselli: you reach the Falzarego Pass (2105 m) — from Cortina d’Ampezzo, from San Cassiano in Val Badia or from Alleghe (Belluno) — you park in the large square at the valley station and climb with the cable car to the Lagazuoi Refuge (open up Google Maps). From here there are three options, in increasing order of engagement. The first follows the approach of the Tomaselli on the eastern side of the Grande Lagazuoi, from Forcella Travenazes to Forcella Gasser Depot, then up to saddle Fanes; then the maximum attention is paid to a census that detaches on the left (omit), you walk it and you get to the nod from which the road (2h from the mountain station). The second reaches the Bivacco Chiesa always along the Tomaselli, it follows the first difficult stretch — including the famous traverse — and flows into the starting census (1h45 from the mountain station): it is the option described here for the times. The third walks through the difficult Ferrata Tomaselli (3h), descends the downhill ferrata and identifies a half-coast path that, with a first equipped section, leads to the tunnel for Cengia Veronesi (4h from the mountain station).

    ▲The path

    From the second nod after the attack of Tomaselli we pay attention to a crossroads where Tomaselli continues to the right while the Cengia Veronesi goes left, with unfortunately faded signs. It starts immediately with an exposed and uninsured nod, followed by an even more exposed and narrow passage, in light descent but protected. After this, you go up a canal up to a saddle and continue to the left to a cave (a meeting point with approach 3): you can cross it for about 100 meters with a frontal stack, pouring on the opposite side of Cima Fanis. On the other hand, the long nod follows the track that, between modest climbs on exposed traits, leads to a edge that alternates short stretches equipped with long stretches, even very exposed, completely without protection. The nod runs with a remarkable precipice on the left and requires firm foot, even without any technical difficulties. We proceed up to a first fork between Cima Fanis and Piz Scottoni and then, with minor exposure, towards the Forcella Lech, where the route ends (1h15 from the deviation from Tomaselli, 3h overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    It is a difficult path to classify: the census in itself is very exposed and at times not equipped, but for the experienced hiker with a firm foot does not pose problems, indeed it becomes a very pleasant experience for the views. It is the constant exposure, more than the technique, to be able to trouble those who lack experience.

    ⚠ In each variant, access requires a stretch of the difficult Ferrata Tomaselli (including the famous cross): it must be evaluated honestly and not underestimated. The path is not marked and difficult to find. The census is very exposed and in several places without protection, with precipice at the side: it serves absolute firm foot. For the cave (100 m) a frontal stack is required.
    ▲Period and safety

    Itinerary of high mountain (max. 2843 m), to be faced in the summer season with stable weather. Reserved for experienced hikers, accustomed to exposure and autonomy on unprotected terrain.

    ▲Discipline

    From Forcella Lech (2486 m) you descend a steep detritic canyon that quickly loses altitude in the direction of Lake Lagazuoi. Before reaching the lake, at a crossroads, it is advisable to keep the left without going too far, to start further on the path 20 that climbs to Forcella Lagazuoi; from here, to backwards, you return to the mountain station of the cable car and then to the parking (2h from Forcella Lech, 5h overall).

    ▲To match

    Natural matching is precisely with Ferrata TomaselliThe Cengia Veronesi is often a variant or extension.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionVeneto
    • GroupDolomiti d'Ampezzo – Fanis
    • Approach1:45 h
    • Ferrata1:15 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)5:00 h
    • Hardware level difference100 m
    • Route difference370 m
    • Max2843 m
    • Length7,8 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato Cecilia alla Grigna Meridio

    Sentiero Attrezzato Cecilia alla Grigna Meridio

    Vie Ferrate › Lombardia › Lecco
    Sentiero Attrezzato Cecilia alla Grigna Meridio
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    The Path Attrezzato Cecilia connects the Rosalba Refuge to the path of the Cresta Cermenati, which climbs to the summit of the Grigna Meridionale (Grignetta). It is not a purely vertical path: it is useful to cut, among continuous climbs, the rocky wall that runs under the Cresta Segantini. A long and challenging itinerary in the legs, in one of the most beloved corners of the Grigne.

    ▲Approach

    Starting from Piani dei Resinelli, in the province of Lecco, reached by Ballabio climbing the hairpin bends. When you arrive at the hamlet you will find parking near the former Alippi refuge (open up Google Maps). From here you go up to the Rosalba Refuge following the path 9, known as Sentiero Attrezzato delle Foppe (1h45 from the parking lot). Alternatively, along the ascent you can choose the variant of the Attrezza dei Morti Path, steeper, which saves about fifteen minutes and still leads to the refuge (1h30 from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    From the Rifugio Rosalba take the path 10, which enters a rocky amphitheatre and in about ten minutes, with the first metal equipment, leads to the Colle Garibaldi (1824 m). Continue now on the slope of the Val Scarettone, meeting some equipped sections, up to the Colle Valsecchi (1898 m), where the Sentiero della Direttissima is set in Cecilia. Shortly after you ignore the left deviation for the Path of the Val Scarettone and continue between climbs under the Cresta Segantini. It faces a long diagonal crossing with chains under the Central Pilone, alternating stretches of convenient path to rocks, transverses and cenges, sometimes equipped with chains sometimes not. There are some exposed but well-painted walls up to the path 7 of the Cresta Cermenati: from here the difficulties fall clearly and, with still few steps equipped with chain, you gain the summit of the South Grigna (1h30 from the Rosalba Refuge, 3h15 overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Technically it is not an extreme itinerary, but it demands constant attention for the numerous traits exposed on cenges and transverses, some of which are not protected, and for long and tiring development. Along the way it is necessary to follow carefully the signs (blue-red circles), which in some part is not immediate.

    ⚠ For most of the route you walk along traverses placed under the high Cresta Segantini, a mountaineering itinerary: the helmet is highly recommended for the whole route, for the risk of rocks from above.
    ▲Period and safety

    High mountain summer itinerary in the Grigne (max. 2184 m). The development of 14 km and the exposed sections require good physical preparation, steady pace and attention to orientation.

    ▲Discipline

    From the top of the Grignetta you can descend in several ways. Returning back, you can walk through the Path Attrezzato Cecilia or the Sentiero Attrezzato della Val Scarettone (an imperative downhill) to the Rifugio Rosalba, and then the Sentiero delle Foppe or the variant of the Morti (about 2h30 from the top, 5h30 total). Alternatively, go down the south side along the Cresta Cermenati up to the Rifugio Carlo Porta and then to the parking lot, or face the most complicated Cresta Sinigaglia, with its equipped path, always towards the Rifugio Carlo Porta: in the latter case a long and beautiful ring of about 7 hours total.

    ▲To match

    Cecilia is often faced after Sentiero Attrezzato delle Foppe. Staying in Grigne area you can think of a multi-day itinerary that includes the Ferrata del CAI Mandello al Sasso Carbonari on the Grignone; on the way down to the lake there is the Hiking Trail e il Route of the River.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionLombardy
    • GroupGrims
    • Approach1:45 h
    • Ferrata1:30 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)5:30 h
    • Hardware level difference259 m
    • Route difference850 m
    • Max2184 m
    • Length14 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini in Punta Charrà

    Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini in Punta Charrà

    Vie Ferrate › Piedmont › Turin
    Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini in Punta Charrà
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    On the ridge that divides Italy and France over Bardonecchia, this equipped path connects the Passo della Mulattiera to Passo della Sanità, at the foot of Punta Charrà. The development is almost entirely horizontal: the equipment is mainly used to secure the progression on soil at times unstable and on thin waxes, while the vertical passages are practically absent. There is a long itinerary and great hiking breath, but to be faced with stable time because along the path there are no support points.

    ▲Approach

    The recommended base is the Colletto del Colomion, which can be reached by cable car from Bardonecchia (Pian del Sole) and by car. Who climbs by car points to the small town of Puys: you arrive first to Beaulard, in Val di Susa, and — going up from the valley — just before leaving the village you cross the railway to the left taking Via San Giusto; you follow it up to a blue sign that indicates Puys at 3 km, on narrow but asphalted road. From Puys you continue on dirt until the Colletto del Colomion, where you should leave the car because beyond the bottom becomes difficult (open up Google Maps). From the parking lot you walk on the dirt road towards the Passo della Mulattiera: the path climbs first to the edge of the forest in a beautiful valley, then cuts halfway up to the pass (2412 m, 1h15 from the parking lot), where rises the barracks of the Alpini XVI, abandoned but visitable. The Passo della Mulattiera is a well-marked crossroads: it is held the left towards Punta Charrà, which faces the obvious carving in the rock. It avoids the steep direct ridge and cuts diagonally the north slope, on a blue track and radi signs, until the beginning of the equipment (15′ from the step, 1h30 from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The cable starts along a nod, first flat and then more marked. At first the rope is dated and lasca, but the ease of the soil does not create problems; later the nod shrinks and the bottom, made of guinea pig, gives little safety, so the cable acts as a precious handrail. We proceed between carvings and canals to be overcome with cable or chains, always to your right, with exposure that grows but technical difficulties almost null, except some point for the infido fund. The equipment ends at Passo della Sanità (2629 m, about 1h from Passo della Mulattiera). The optional climb — but recommended — to the summit follows the obvious ridge: you first gain a grassy slope on easy track up to a first natural carving, then you climb with caution between smossi rocks, transverses, spikes and rocks, following the numerous omits and red signs; where you do not follow the dorsal remains on the south side. After a couple of ups and downs you touch the top of Punta Charrà (2843 m, 1h from Passo della Sanità, 2h from Passo della Mulattiera, about 3h30 overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Taken to itself, the equipped part is easy and without real technical difficulties, developing mainly horizontally. What is committed is the high mountain environment: the excursion is long and requires preparation, experience and orientation, especially in case of uncertain weather. The equipment was modernized and in good condition at 2021.

    ⚠ Itinerary not recommended with unstable weather: the route lacks support points. Also at the beginning of the summer season it is not rare to find snowy canals in rather exposed traits: recommended peak.
    ▲Period and safety

    Summer season, with a maximum altitude of 2843 m in the Alpine border. For the length of the ring and the exposure of some traits serve steady pace, training for the total 6h45 and attention to the snow conditions remaining in the canalons.

    ▲Discipline

    From the top you return to the Passo della Sanità (about 45′). From here two possibilities. The first is to retrace the Alpine Path to the Mulattiera Pass and then return to the parking lot on the ascent route. The second is to close a ring around Punta Charrà descending into French territory in the valley des Acles: it falls steeply to zig-zag on debris to the wood, where the path is almost flat, then cuts the south side up to a rocky shoulder beyond which appear the barracks of the French army under the Col des Acles; from there follow the signs that bring back to the ascent 30 From the pass you return to the parking lot (about 6h45 total).

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionPiedmont
    • GroupCozie Alps – Val di Susa
    • Approach1:30 h
    • Ferrata2:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)6:45 h
    • Hardware level difference217 m
    • Route difference850 m
    • Max2843 m
    • Length14 Km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato Carlo Villa al Canale Bobbio

    Sentiero Attrezzato Carlo Villa al Canale Bobbio

    Vie Ferrate › Lombardia › Lecco
    Sentiero Attrezzato Carlo Villa al Canale Bobbio
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    Il Sentiero Attrezzato Carlo Villa al Canale Bobbio connects the Piani d'Erna to the crest of the Resegone, going up a suggestive channel with some exposed sections equipped. It is accessible in both directions and easily connected to the other routes of Resegone.

    ▲Approach

    Starting from the ' wide square of the funivia for the Plans d'Erna in Lecco (from the highway Lecco–Ballabio, exit «Piani d'Erna», between the hairpin bends to the square). Open road signs on Google Maps. It can be arranged; climb to Piani d'Erna in three ways: with the funivia, walk to Stoppani Refuge, or with the long but not difficult Ferrata Gamma 1. From Piani d'Erna descends to the Bocche d'Erna and follow the signs for the Sentiero 10, uphill on dirt road to some houses; from here, to the right (cartel), the path enters the forest where the actual route begins (20' from Piani d'Erna).

    ▲The path

    Il sentiero parte senza difficoltà verso sud-sudovest, con molti saliscendi, alcuni assistiti da catene e cavi nei tratti più esposti (attenzione col fondo umido). Si raggiungono alcune cenge esposte attrezzate, una con una staffa; da qui il percorso si fa più impegnativo addentrandosi nel canalone, seguendo i segni bianco-rosso-giallo. Si risale una costa esposta sul lato destro con l'aiuto del cavo, tratto più ripido e faticoso, incastonato tra le guglie della cresta nord del Resegone, fino nella parte più angusta del Canalone Bobbio. Si risale un tratto di poco meno di 100 metri con diversi massi attrezzati (paretine di 2-4 metri, in genere in traversata diagonale, con un paio di tratti verticali). Il paesaggio diventa più austero fino a una stretta gola dove si trova il passaggio chiave, comunque di difficoltà moderata; nella gola un gendarme roccioso di circa 3 metri si risale e si attraversa in diagonale a sinistra, chiudendo le difficoltà. Si prosegue in ripida salita su misto terra e sassi e poi sui prati sommitali fino alla Selletta di Bobbio, dove il sentiero termina (2h dall'inizio del tratto attrezzato, 2h 20' dalla stazione a monte).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Itinerary of moderate difficulty: the equipped sections protect exposed cenges and the mass of the canalone, never really exposed but sometimes steep and tiring. Beautiful rocky environment between the Resegone spires.

    ⚠ With wet bottom the initial ups and the cenges become slippery: prudence. Helmet and essential hardware set, also for possible stones in the canalone.

    ▲Discipline

    L' più option; common: in about 20' we reach the Rifugio Azzoni by crossing the ridge south-southwest; from here we descend on Sentiero 1 and, at the crossroads on Sentiero 5 to Piani d'Erna and the cable car (1h 45' from the end, 4h complex Alternatively, from the Selletta Bobbio you can può take the north ridge of the Resegone (beware of the rocks) to the Passo Giuff.

    ▲To match

    It easily concatenates with other routes of Resegone, such as the Ferrata Gamma 1 approaching and the Sentiero del Caminetto downhill.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionLombardy
    • ProvinceLecco
    • GroupResegone
    • Approach20 min
    • Fully equipped2h
    • Complete itinerary4h
    • Level difference400 m
    • Route difference451 m
    • Maximum1740 m
    • Length6 km
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