Gruppo: Pasubio

The Sentiero Attrezzato Falcipieri is a long crossing on the 5 peaks of the Pasubio (Veneto), in an environment steeped in history of the Great War with extensive views on the small Vicentin Dolomites.

How to arrive and approach

The starting point is Bocchetta di Campiglia (1220m), in the province of Vicenza, reachable from Schio or Rovereto along the road that climbs towards Pian delle Fugazze. From the large parking lot of the Bocchetta di Campiglia take the 367 signpost that, in short approach of about 15 minutes walk, leads to the attack of the equipped route.

The path

The Sentiero Falcipieri develops for about 5 hours along the ridge of the 5 peaks of the Pasubio, with a difference in altitude of 700m. The track follows the 367 mark through open and windy environments where the testimonies of the First World War are still very visible: walks, trenches and tunnels dug in the live of the rock. The equipped sections follow the various peaks with metal cables and piles that make sure the most exposed passages. The maximum quota reached is 2040m. The complete crossing, for length and environment, is one of the most characteristic of the Venetian-trentine Prealps.

Character and difficulty

The Falcipieri is especially challenging for the duration (5 hours of equipped path, 7h30′ total) and the open environment on the ridge, more than for the technical difficulties of the individual passages. Wind exposure and rapid weather variations typical of Pasubio require good physical preparation and ability to manage energies on a long path. Difficulty: Moderately Difficult. Exceptional historical interest: the entire area was the scene of bloody fighting of the Great War. Standard equipment from recommended hardware.

Period and safety

Recommended from June to September. The ridge of the 5 Peaks is completely exposed: in case of afternoon thunderstorms the retreat may be difficult along the path. The morning departure is essential to complete the crossing before the afternoon. In the presence of residual snow (possible even in May to 2000m) the ridge strokes require careful assessment of the conditions.

Discipline

The return from the crossing takes place on the 52 Galleries Road (mark 366), a historic military route of the Great War that descends towards the Bocchetta di Campiglia. This descent itinerary is itself of great historical interest. Total time of the excursion: about 7h30′ including the approach.

To match

On the Trentino side of the Pasubio is the Sentiero Attrezzato Franco Galli al Corno Battisti, as rich in history of the First World War. The Piccole Dolomiti offer many other ferrates in the area between Recoaro Terme and Rovereto.

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