Paese: Italia

  • Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini a Punta d’Albiolo

    Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini in Punta d'Albiolo

    Vie Ferrate › Lombardy › Brescia
    Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini in Punta d'Albiolo
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    Il Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini connects the Forcella del Montozzo to Passo dei Contrabbandieri, near Passo del Tonale (Brescia). More than a via ferrata is an exposed path equipped with modest difficulty: the cable is useful especially with wet bottom and in a couple of exposed beams. The report is described by the Forcella del Montozzo at Passo dei Contrabbandieri, but the route is commonly done on the contrary; the optional climb to Punta d'Albiolo is recommended.

    ▲Approach

    It starts from Case of Viso (1754 m), in the province of Brescia at Passo del Tonale. Open road signs on Google Maps. Take the sentiero n. 52 which in a ' hour and a half leads to the Rifugio Bozzi (2478 m); stretching about twenty minutes you will reach steeply the Forcella del Montozzo (2613 m, 1h 45'), beginning of the path equipped. Alternatively, you can può climb from Trentino to Pejo (loc. Fontanino, paths 111/111b, about 3h 50') or from Passo del Tonale (Hospizio di San Bartolomeo, path 111 for Malga Valbiolo, about 2h 30' at Passo dei Contrabbandieri, along così l' route on the contrary).

    ▲The path

    Dalla Forcella del Montozzo (2613 m) il sentiero parte sul versante che domina la valle del Montozzo e il Rifugio Bozzi, incontrando subito diverse gallerie e tunnel usati dagli Alpini nella Prima Guerra Mondiale. Il tracciato è molto ripido e a tratti esposto; dopo alcuni passaggi attrezzati si supera una piccola forcella che apre la vista sui laghetti di Albiolo. Seguono altre cenge e passaggi esposti fino a un cartello: a destra prosegue il Sentiero degli Alpini verso il Passo dei Contrabbandieri, a sinistra la deviazione per il Torrione di Albiolo. Prendendo la deviazione, in pochi minuti e semplici passaggi si arriva sotto l'Albiolino (piccola croce di vetta); proseguendo a sinistra si trova il Torrione di Albiolo (2976 m), con un cavo metallico che aiuta la salita alla croce (attenzione: tratto con pericolo di caduta). Tornati al cartello, si riprende il Sentiero degli Alpini che in circa mezz'ora porta al Passo dei Contrabbandieri (2679 m), dove sorge una capanna in totale abbandono (1h 30' dall'inizio del sentiero, circa 3h 30' complessive). Chi vuole può allungare in meno di mezz'ora alla Cima Casaiole (2779 m), splendido balcone panoramico con altri camminamenti e trincee della Grande Guerra.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Nice path of mention on the war walks, of technical commitment contained but with exposed traits where the cable instills safety. The equipped part has been completely renovated in August 2019 and is in excellent condition, except for a couple of loose but not dangerous thickets.

    ⚠ To face only in the absence of snow (ideally from June to September): wet soil è insidious, especially in chain-free passages. Helmet and iron set recommended.

    ▲Discipline

    From the Contrabbandieri Pass the più return; quick descends north to the Rifugio Bozzi (20-30') and from here to Case di Viso (about 1h 15'), for a total of almost 5h.

    ▲To match

    The natural ridge ` the Ferrata of Austriaci, which from Punta d'Albiolo leads to the Eastern Tonal (a similar, difficult and slightly higher environment). In the area of Ponte di Legno è very recommended the Path of Flowers; going down in Val Camonica there are the Ferrata at Corno del Grevo, la Ferrata at Pizzo Badile Camuno e il Parco delle Fucine di Casto.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionLombardy
    • ProvinceBrescia
    • GroupAdamello-Presanella
    • Approach1h 45'
    • Fully equipped1h 30'
    • Complete itinerary4h 45'
    • Route difference1250 m
    • Maximum2970 m
    • Length11 km
  • Ferrata di Valmeduna

    Ferrata di Valmeduna

    Vie Ferrate › Friuli-Venezia Giulia › Pordenone
    Ferrata di Valmeduna

    La Ferrata di Valmeduna is a recent route in the province of Pordenone, near the town of Redona. Of modern style, it proposes quite constant difficulties in an environment from "rock plate": it does not reach a peak, but it is an excellent training for altitude itineraries. It is well equipped and not devoid of athletic passages.

    ▲Approach

    Follow the regional road linking Meduno a Tramonti di Sopra: arriving from the south, the parking is on the right side before the "Tramonti di Sopra" sign and before the artificial invader. Open road signs on Google Maps. From the parking lot follow the sidewalk to a path that climbs on the right; following the signs and the bolli red towards the east-southest you arrive at a bend, then at a crossroad where you descend slightly left to the new rock gym on beautiful limestone, where you will find a bivacco, tables and benches, d' routes; climbing and climbing. Near the bivouac a path descends to the left at ' attack, on the left side of the wall, at the CAI red sign and a paramass network (about 10').

    ▲The path

    The development è mainly on traverses and short vertical traits. It is attacked by a paretin backed under the paramassive network, climbing on rock very jagged; climb some small rocks proceed rightwards meeting the first beams and a in grip. You can reach and double a edge, with a view below sé on the ' area of the ' approach. The central part è the più challenging: a long series of horizontal and diagonal transverses from left to right, some on cambre for the feet, others in adherence, with stretches in slightly overhanging that require decision and rapidtà in the changes of muskete; without becoming extreme, the way asks for a certain physical and good habit all' exposure. You can reach a nicchia with the book cassette signatures; from here a short passage crosses a edge and the cable continues vertical for a few meters without cambre, where you should climb. After a few più meters; easy ends the central section. The final part, on small rocks and short balconies, & difficult & agrave; lower: following the uphill cable, after about ten minutes you reach the end of the street (about 45' from' attack, 1h from' car).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Technical and athletic route, with constant exposure in the central section and very beautiful limestone rock. Recent and abundant equipment. The difficulty remains concentrated in the central part of the overhanging transverses.

    ⚠ The slightly overhanging beams require trained arms and rapidity in musketeton changes: it is not a way for those who are at first experience. Although it is of low altitude, helmet and ferrata sets are indispensable.

    ▲Period and safety

    Inaugurated on November 26, 2022 (50° anniversary of the CAI section of Spilimbergo, with the Alpini group of the 3rd Mountain artillery). Given the low altitude it lends itself to the whole year, including the beautiful winter days.

    ▲Discipline

    You should not immediately remove l'imbrago: a few minutes after the term you will meet a equipped roofing channel. Following the signs you descend towards the localtà Barbeadis, a small village only reachable on foot, returning to ring along a mule track in the woods with panoramic views of the valley (about 1h 15' overall).

    ▲To match

    In the province of Pordenone there is also the Ferrata del Tramuntin e l'Alta Via dei Rondoi. Climbing to Forni di Sopra there are Ferrata Adventure Climb at Clap Varmost e la Ferrata Cassiopea al Torrione Comici.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyHard
    • RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
    • ProvincePordenone
    • GroupCarnic prealps
    • Approach10 min
    • Ferrata45 min
    • Complete itinerary (a/r)1h 20'
    • Hardware level differenceca 125 m
    • Route differenceca 220 m
    • Maximumca 550 m
    • Lengthca 4 km
    • Year2022
  • Path equipped Bonacossa

    Path equipped Bonacossa

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Belluno
    Path equipped Bonacossa
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    viso Notice — Since 2017 the Forcella di Misurina è affected by a landslide that has made it impossible to reach the point of the path is still closed. È it is possible to travel on the route from the Ciadin de la Neve. Always check the current conditions at the refuges in the area before leaving.

    Il Path equipped Bonacossa is a long and beautiful itinerary, partly equipped, which cuts in south-north direction the Group of the Cadini di Misurina (Dolomiti di Sesto). Different room forks, with a total difference of height much greater than the absolute for the continuous climbs. The equipped stretches are not difficult, but the excursion requires good training and steady foot, especially from Forcella de Rinbianco onwards.

    ▲Approach

    The starting point & the mountain station of the Col de Varda, on the eastern side of Lake Misurina. You park at the south side of the lake, near the ' Hotel Alpenrose, and you reach the facilities. Open road signs on Google Maps. With the seggiovia not c' & ` approaching; alternatively, it rises in 45' from Lake Misurina (1756 m) to the Col de Varda Refuge (2115 m) for the steep 120 signpost.

    ▲The path

    From the upstream station (Rifugio Col de Varda) the metal plate marks the beginning of the mark 117 north. Following radi red boils rises, first half-coast then steeper, towards the Misurina Fork (2395 m, 45' from the station), going up a detritic canal on the right side to stretches equipped with rope ( steep and tiring, with wooden frames in support of the bottom). NB: questo tratto è quello interessato dalla frana del 2017 (vedi avviso). Dalla forcella si scende ripidamente lo stretto intaglio in un canalino detritico, aiutati da corde metalliche su un paio di balzi verticali e un traverso a destra, e si attraversa un foro nella roccia attrezzato con fune e gradini artificiali, fino al Ciadin della Neve (2250 m, 1h 30' dalla stazione), dove si incrocia il sentiero 118. Restando sul 117 si risale ripidi verso nord-est: due scalette metalliche superano due salti rocciosi, poi si piega a destra salendo la parte alta del canalino, instabile negli ultimi metri, fino alla Forcella del Diavolo (2380 m, circa 2h 15'). Si scende ripidi sulla destra di un ghiaione (possibile neve a stagione inoltrata) fino al Rifugio Fonda Savio (2367 m, circa 3h), crocevia dei Cadini da cui parte verso sud l'attacco dell'aerea Ferrata Merlone. Dal rifugio il 117 prosegue a nord: un tratto ripido con passaggi attrezzati, un canalino attrezzato e una cengia con passerella in legno riportano verso il Ciadin della Neve; ignorata la deviazione per Forcella Sabbiosa (sentiero 112) si raggiunge Forcella de Rinbianco (2176 m, 3h 30'), dove si tiene la destra verso il Rifugio Auronzo. Segue una cengia panoramica, a tratti esposta e attrezzata ma non difficile, sopra la Val de le Cianpedele; superata una passerella e alcuni resti della Grande Guerra, a un bivio si lascia il Sentiero Durissini e si resta sul 117 a sinistra in salita. Si aggira la parete orientale del Ciadin delle Bisse con roccette, una rampa diagonale (cavo a sinistra) e una scaletta appoggiata; i passaggi non sono difficili ma il fondo è spesso umido, quindi conviene assicurarsi. Una serie di cenge e brevi canalini franosi, sempre attrezzati nei punti più esposti, costituisce il tratto più adrenalinico fino a una forcella (2300 m, 4h 30') che scavalca dal versante est a quello ovest, con le Tre Cime di Lavaredo di fronte. Dopo l'ingresso di una galleria (facoltativa, aggirabile per sentiero) si raggiunge il Rifugio Auronzo (2320 m, 5h 15').

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The equipped sections are without technical difficulties and most useful as handrail; the pitfalls are the length, the numerous ups and some sections exposed (especially by Forcella de Rinbianco), however always well equipped. Itinerary dedicated to Alberto Bonacossa, a multifaceted sports and military figure of the first half of the twentieth century.

    ⚠ Attention to nevai also present in late season, especially in the valleys; the wet bottom of the cenges requires caution. Remember the closure of the stretch of Forcella di Misurina (frana 2017).

    ▲Discipline

    From the refuge Auronzo, the return to Misurina takes place by bus or following the tourist trail 101, in constant and never excessive slope, up to Lake Misurina in 1h 30' (about 7h overall).

    ▲To match

    From the Rifugio Fonda Savio you can turn south to Ferrata Merlone. From the refuge Auronzo you climb to Monte Paterno for the Ferrata Innerkofler-De Luca, or Toblin Tower for Ferrata delle Scalette e la Ferrata Hosp. From Lake Misurina you can reach the itineraries of Cristallo, including the Ferrata René De Pol e la Ferrata Capitano Bilgeri monte Piano.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionVeneto
    • ProvinceBelluno
    • GroupCadini di Misurina
    • Approach5 min (with chairlift)
    • Equipment5h 15'
    • Complete itinerary7h
    • Level difference100 m
    • Route difference624 m
    • Maximum2495 m
    • Length17,5 km
  • Ferrata di Valimpach

    Ferrata di Valimpach

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Ferrata di Valimpach
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    Il Valimpach equipped trail over Caldonazzo in Valsugana (Trento). It is not very tiring, but it requires attention to the exposure of some sections, some more challenging points and a thick wet and mossed rock for much of the route.

    ▲Approach

    Joints Caldon take the SP108, you pass the restaurant Speckstube on the left and you reach the park n. 3, just under the hamlet of Valle in the direction of Centa San Nicolò, always on the left. Open road signs on Google Maps. Who wants può starting from parking spaces n. 1 or n. 2 (always on the SP108) to stretch the route and admire landscape and waterfalls on the Centa. From the parking lot you go down the road or for the dirt a po' steep that flanks it, on the path that runs along the river Centa towards the south, up to a bridge that crosses it, to the side of which you see the ruins of the ' ex mill Polentoni. Immediately behind the equipped trail sign marks l' start of the steep short bend path, at times exposed, which leads to all' attack of the ferrata (about 20-30' from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The first section è the più exposed: a scaletta followed by the cable under a census, from which is seen on the ' other side of the village of Centa San Nicolò. Continue on several rocky cliffs with metal cambres, surrounded by mug pines; as you climb you start to see the cascade of Valimpach and the valley below. After passing these easy leaps, a stretch in the forest without difficulty and agrave;, in a slight descent, runs along the waterfalls to their springs. Continue in the valley following the track on the boulders and enters the gola rocky, where from time to time cables and cambre facilitate progression: è a humid environment, with thick slippery rocks and mosss, where pay attention also all' possible fall of stones from the side walls. Following the tracks you will arrive below the ponte of Valimpach (926 m); cross it from below turn right and in a few meters you will reach the ex «Strada della Val Caréta» (former 219), where the ferrata ends (about 1h 15' from' start of the equipment, 1h 45' from the parking lot).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Itinerary varied but of limited commitment, with a first exposed section and passages on equipped balconies. The quality of the rock is not always excellent and the humidity of the nearby waterfall requires caution.

    ⚠ In the final stretches, just before the bridge, some metal equipment turns out a little soft: attention especially for the neophytes. Infident rocks for moss and humidity; possible fall stones in the throat.

    ▲Discipline

    From the bridge we continue on the ' ancient road towards the Church of Lavarone; after about 15 minutes, at the junction with the Sentiero del Lanzino ( itinerary 217), we descend into the Valley of the Centa. You pass the votive capital of Sant' Antonio and you get to some ruins surrounded by a screech; carefully you get the stream and you reach the valley bottom path that, along the Centa on the left, brings back to the starting parking lot (about 3h total).

    ▲To match

    The nearest equipped route is the Sentiero Attrezzato Church in Val Scura. Towards the Val d'Astico is the Ferrata degli Aguane; in Val d'Adige the Sentiero Attrezzato Bertotti e il Sentiero Attrezzato de le Stel. Not far from Trento, the commitment Ferrata Segata bondone.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • ProvinceTrento
    • GroupValsugana
    • Approach25 min
    • Ferrata1h 15'
    • Complete itinerary (a/r)3h
    • Hardware level difference350 m
    • Route difference415 m
    • Maximum1003 m
    • Length5 km
  • Ferrata della Val Gelada

    Ferrata della Val Gelada

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Ferrata della Val Gelada
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    La Ferrata della Val Gelada it is part of an itinerary that dates back to the steep valley under the Horn of Flavona, in the northern Brenta Dolomites (Trento). The equipped sections do not have particular technical difficulties, but the harsh environment, the high altitude difference and several exposed passages reserve it to trained and experienced hikers.

    ▲Approach

    L' ring described here è the più way; short and simple to travel the ferrata and starts from the Lago of Tovel. You reach Tuenno, on the eastern side of the Brenta, and at a crossroads on the left follow the signs for Lake Tovel along about 11 km asphalt road; at the end, on the right, c'è a first parking, then continue on the dirt road in front following the indications for the Chalet (about 2 km). Open road signs on Google Maps. From Lake Tovel, take the sentiero CAI 314 towards Malga Tuenna; go up comfortably on track until you cross the CAI 312 (Sentiero della Dena), steep west. Ignored a first crossroads on the right, follow the signs to Malga Tuenna and then to Passo della Val Gelada (CAI 380), passing a first equipped section. Exit from the wood you can reach l' crossroads with the CAI 306 (Sentiero Attrezzato delle Palete): you ignore it and you drive west to the crossroads of the Val Gelada Pass (2171 m, about 2h from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The CAI 380 that goes up the Val Gelada: the stretch è definitely tiring and earns almost 500 m of altitude difference. As you enter the inner part of the valley you can see a rocky bastion where some ports are equipped in a canal allow you to overcome it without excessive difficulty. A last equipped section leads to the Passo di Val Gelada (2686 m, about 4h from the parking lot), crossroads with the Costanzi Mountain Trail (CAI 336). Here the sinistra is held towards the Three Sassi's Bocchetta: some vertical sections equipped with ropes and stairs, then a stretch of path not particularly difficult, lead to the Three Sassi (2613 m, 45' from the Pass, 4h 45' overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The two iron sections help to overcome jumps that pass the first degree, but the major pitfalls are the alpine character of the excursion, length and exposure. There are also a couple of unprotected grade I climbing routes. The Val Gelada is among the wildest and least frequented corners of the Brenta.

    ⚠ Both Val Gelada and Val delle Giare can present snow-covered extracts even at the advanced season: bring ramps and peaks to avoid dangerous situations. L' route è long and with strong altitude difference: very recommended telescopic sticks. The few equipped sections must not lower the guard on the alpine character of the' exit.

    ▲Discipline

    Dalla Bocchetta dei Tre Sassi si prende il CAI 334, dapprima in falso piano verso sud e poi in discesa nella Val delle Giare lungo un vallone detritico, fino a incrociare il CAI 306 (Sentiero delle Palete) con un paio di tratti attrezzati e una scaletta da scendere; lo si ignora e si continua a scendere fino al CAI 314, che si prende a sinistra verso il Rio Tresenga riportando comodamente al Lago di Tovel e al parcheggio (2h 30' dalla Bocchetta, 7h 30' complessive).

    ▲To match

    L' può ring; be composed in different ways: often it matches the Sentiero Attrezzato delle Palete o al Alpine trail Costanzi (both very difficult, for experts), perhaps continuing towards Sentiero Attrezzato Vidi. Going to the Grostè Pass for the overnight stay you can then continue south towards the Ferrata Benini e le Bocchette Alte.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • ProvinceTrento
    • GroupDolomiti di Brenta
    • Approach2h
    • Equipment3h
    • Ring itinerary7h 30'
    • Level difference100 m
    • Route difference1508 m
    • Maximum2686 m
    • Length21 km
  • Ferrata Val di Scala

    Ferrata Val di Scala

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Ferrata Val di Scala

    La Ferrata Val di Scala (also called Caoria or the Canal San Bovo) is a short and well-equipped itinerary, ideal for approaching the world of equipped routes: technical difficulties remain modest even in the presence of a good exposure. The context, in the province of Trento on the side of the Lagorai Chain, is very beautiful and isolated, away from mass tourism.

    ▲Approach

    The starting point is located along the road connecting Canal San Bovo e Caoria and that goes up the Val di Scala: you park near a pronounced curve, with the attack placed a few meters from the road. Open road signs on Google Maps. From the parking lot the street is already visible: in a few minutes, following the track, you reach the attack (10' from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    The first meters are immediately vertical on plate, with a rapid succession of cambre for about fifteen meters, after which a short terrosa nod leads to the right. The cable starts vertically, always on metal cambres, leading under a tetto rocky that goes beyond with the cable that for some meters flows on both sides. Continue vertically on the cambre scale and then on the left towards the bridge suspended , very stable and along about fifteen meters; beautiful the waterfall that flows right of the bridge and that, after l' crossing, it turns uphill. After a short horizontal stretch on the edge of the stream, a series of difficult-to-grave transverses; but very panoramic accompanies the leaps of the course d' water. The equipment is interrupted by a stretch of connecting path, then the cables resume at some small rocks and act as a handrail where the path tightens; a stone goes up beyond which a wooden walkway crosses the stream. Beyond the catwalk we proceed on a track, on the left, to a vertical wall: a long row of cambre rises, interspersed by a short stretch on the left, up to a new rocky roof that this time wanders left with the feet on the &ndash cambre; the più point; exposed to the via. Mounted the roof is divided vertically for about twenty meters up to a short stretch; next to the waterfall again. Finally, there are some rocky balconies abundantly relayed, with short stretches of connection, and after the last equipped rocks the way ends (40' from the ' attack).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Recent and modern hardware in the design, with numerous metal fixtures. Those looking for a "arrampable" route will be disappointed; those who appreciate verticality will find satisfaction, with limited technical difficulties. It is perfect for taking confidence with the equipped routes to those who are already accustomed to exposed excursions; the equipment is in good condition.

    ⚠ Although technically easy, the way è ben exposed: non è suitable for those suffering vacuum. Helmet and hardware set remain indispensable. For the cartography ` useful the map of the Park of Paneveggio – Pale di San Martino o la Lagorai – Cima d'Asta.

    ▲Discipline

    After finishing the ferrata follow the clearly visible track that brings to the parking space in about 20 minutes (1h 15' overall).

    ▲To match

    It is probably the only easy route in this area of Trentino, rich instead of long and challenging routes. Not far away Ferrata Gabrielli salt in Cima d'Asta; moving to the Pale di San Martino there is the Ferrata del Porton, la Ferrata del Velo e la Ferrata Bolver-Lugli. For those in the first arms, in Val di Fiemme there is the Ferrata del Bombasel at Cermis.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • ProvinceTrento
    • GroupChain of Lagorai
    • Approach10 min
    • Ferrata45 min
    • Complete itinerary (a/r)1h 15'
    • Hardware level difference200 m
    • Route difference239 m
    • Maximum1004 m
    • Length2,4 km
  • Ferrata Val del Rì

    Ferrata Val del Rì

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Ferrata Val del Rì
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    La Ferrata Val del Rì is a modern and suggestive street that creeps into the narrow hole dug by the Rio Fai, above the village of Mezzolombardo, in the Piana Rotaliana north of Trento. It does not lead to a top but inside the throat, with vertical difference: the progression is almost continuous on metal steps and cambre, interspersed by four Tibetan bridges and the scenery of numerous waterfalls. Inaugurated in July 2024.

    ▲Approach

    The reference è the locality; Toresela (a small tower building), just above the Parish Church of the historical center of Mezzolombardo. Behind the church the space for l' car & car; poor; it is advisable to follow the indications for the Cimitero / Camposanto (road uphill to the left from Via San Pietro) and use l' wide attached parking, then walk to the long Ponte Sospeso, cross it with the Toresela in view below. Alternatively, you can climb the road with an indication «Toresela» and after about 150 m you park on the right, then walk for another 200 m until the small building of the ' aqueduct and the panoramic deck (panchine, useful for wearing l'imbrago). Open road signs on Google Maps.

    ▲The path

    Dal terrazzo si scendono alcuni scalini e si imbocca il sentiero che passa sotto il ponte sospeso; tenendosi sempre sulla destra si procede in piano o in lieve discesa, protetti da staccionate in legno e cordino, per 3-4 minuti fino a guadare il Rio Fai sui sassi. Si è ora nella forra, davanti al cartello e ai primi scalini dell'attacco. Si sale una prima serie di scalini su parete verticale, poi brevi passaggi a zig-zag su terra ripida e pietre e una lunga scalinata verticale; dopo un breve traverso esposto a destra si affronta il primo ponte tibetano (corto e ben teso) presso una prima bella cascata, raggiungendo uno sperone roccioso. Altri scalini, un tratto aereo sullo sperone e si arriva al secondo ponte tibetano, più lungo ed esposto, che riporta sulla destra orografica. Si percorre una crestina, poi il bosco, scendendo verso la forra: un lungo traverso su staffe radente all'acqua include un passaggio più impegnativo, con appoggi rientranti rispetto al cavo che obbligano a un po' di lavoro di braccia. Si risale di qualche metro, un traversino obliquo a destra, e aggirata la curvatura della parete si incontra il punto con appoggi più scarsi e distanziati, tra i più impegnativi della via. Seguono un traverso e una breve alternanza discesa-salita su staffe fino al terzo ponte, basso e vicino all'alveo. Ci si addentra nella gola con un traverso ascendente, in vista di due cascate (una di una quindicina di metri) e di un grande masso incastrato fra le pareti: lo si risale, si traversa e si guadagna quota con scalini leggermente strapiombanti. Si è circa a metà via. Alcuni tratti di ripido sentiero bagnato e fangoso si superano aiutandosi con alberi e cordino; una paretina strapiombante con gradini porta a un terrazzino e a una stretta fenditura panoramica di una decina di metri, ventilata, da percorrere in leggera discesa. Si scende fra terra e roccette riavvicinandosi all'acqua, si supera una breve cengia e un traverso a destra che aggira un blocco, fino a tornare al livello del torrente presso un'altra cascata. Guadato il ruscello sui grandi sassi, una lunga serie di scalini verticali leggermente strapiombanti costituisce il terzo passaggio prudentemente «difficile» per la maggior esposizione; ci si sposta a sinistra a fianco della cascata e si risale fino al quarto e ultimo ponte tibetano, il più corto. Attraversato, con scalini in traverso a sinistra si entra in un sentiero attrezzato e si raggiunge un bivio: tenendo il cordino di sinistra si arriva subito al sentiero 602B per il rientro (versione parziale, 1h 20' dall'attacco); tenendo il cordino di destra, meno evidente e in discesa, si prosegue nella versione completa, consigliata perché le difficoltà sono uguali o inferiori. Si supera lo spallone roccioso a sinistra, una ventina di metri di scalini, terreno misto umido, cascatine risalite su staffe, un breve traverso atletico e un tratto fangoso; con un paio di zig-zag su costone si raggiunge lo storico sentiero 602B: la ferrata è finita (20' dal bivio, 1h 40' dall'attacco). In 4-5 minuti di salita si può raggiungere il comodo spiazzo «Loc. Giuel», sopra il piccolo ponte di cemento dove l'itinerario termina.

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Modern design, with prevalence of steps and cambre: the polished rock, often wet and mosquito, offers few natural hooks and induces to proceed on the equipment. Three passages which can be prudently considered 'difficult', especially for exposure, and four Tibetan bridges; the vertical difference still remains contained.

    ⚠ Rock and bottom are often wet and in some muddy traits: it is likely to get wet feet, it is best to keep spare shoes in the car. After heavy rains the flow of the stream can be abundant. While developing in the shadows and with the cool of the falls, it is not recommended in the middle hours in the middle of the summer.
    ▲Period and safety

    Being of low altitude, in a cool and largely shaded environment, it is possible to travel almost all year round and combined with other short ferrates of the area.

    ▲Discipline

    From the beach «Loc. Giuel» (panchine and fountain) goes back backwards following the indications «Mezzolombardo senti. 602B»: the path descends comfortable to the cemetery, wanders left along the perimeter wall on cemented road and returns to the parking lot (35' from the deck, 2h 20' from the attack for the complete lap). Those who left the car at Toresela follow the indications for the "Suspended Bridge".

    ▲To match

    Staying in the area and continuing towards Fai della Paganella you can walk Ferrata Croce di Fai. With another half day are close (10-15 minutes by car) the Ferrata Rio Secco to Cadino di Faedo and the Ferrata del Burrone Giovannelli in Mezzocorona; just beyond Ferrata di Favogna e la Ferrata delle Aquile in Paganella.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • ProvinceTrento
    • GroupPayment
    • Approach5 min
    • Ferrata2h 30'
    • Complete itinerary (a/r)3h 15'
    • Maximum630 m
    • Length5,8 km
    • Year2024
  • Ferrata Viali at Monte Gramolon

    Ferrata Viali at Monte Gramolon

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Vicenza
    Ferrata Viali at Monte Gramolon
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    La Ferrata Viali salt a canon under the Monte Gramolon, in the vicentino. È varied, of medium difficulty and with some pi&grave passages; challenging and athletic (in particular two overhanging walls equipped with brackets), with short approach and return and development at low altitude.

    ▲Approach

    Starting from the Rifugio Bepi Bertagnoli (1225 m), where ends the road of the valley of Campodalbero (from Arzignano to Chiampo, then right to Campodalbero). Open road signs on Google Maps. Oltre il rifugio, presso una chiesetta, una palina CAI indica a destra il sentiero 221; tra salita e discesa, con alcuni passaggi attrezzati esposti su fondo un po' franoso, si scende alla base del canalone fino al primo cartello della Ferrata Viali e all'attacco poco più in alto (20' dal parcheggio).

    ▲The path

    You climb diagonally on a corner to the left of the canalone, on rock, then a traverse to the right of difficult-and-grave media; it leads to the right side of the canal. After a brief mention, the key pass is facing: a overhanging wall of about fifteen meters equipped with a long series of wide brackets (strapillating all' start, vertical in the center, again overhanging at the top). An exposed cross leads to a second wall equipped , challenging but più short, ending with diagonal brackets on a nod. There is a vertical staircase of about twenty pioli, traverses and vertical traits on poles and brackets in the canalone, a long stretch on slightly overhanging edge and a climb on the opposite side, exposed and graded. A path equipped with a bench connects to the final section: a long metal staircase of about 25 meters and a stretch of equipped path leads to the path 202, where the Ferrata Viali ends (2h from' attack).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Fun and athletic way in the overhanging stretches, on rock not always solid. Level difference in ferrata 370 m, total 550 m, maximum altitude 1700 m, development 3.5 km. Being low altitude, to avoid on summer days too hot.

    ⚠ The bottom è composed of pebbles and unstable traits and are not rare the scariche di sassi: the helmet è absolutely mandatory and you need not to move rocks on the canal to the following.
    ▲Discipline

    Per rientrare al Rifugio Bertagnoli si segue il sentiero 202 a sinistra, si attraversa una galleria militare (non serve la torcia) fino a un ripido sentiero prima del Passo di Scagina che scende nel bosco, passando accanto al monumento a Bepi Bertagnoli, fino all'attacco della ferrata (40' dal termine) e quindi a ritroso al parcheggio (circa 1h dal termine, 3h 30' totali). In alternativa si può proseguire verso la vetta del Gramolon.

    ▲To match

    On the same Gramolon Ferrata Ezio Ferrari; not far, towards the Carega, the Ferrata Campalani.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionVeneto
    • GroupSmall Dolomites
    • Approach0:20 h
    • Ferrata2:00 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)3:30 h
    • Hardware level difference370 m
    • Route difference550 m
    • Max1700 m
    • Length3,5 Km
  • Ferrata Zucco Pesciola

    Ferrata Zucco Pesciola

    Vie Ferrate › Lombardia › Lecco
    Ferrata Zucco Pesciola
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    La Ferrata Zucco Pesciola & a beautiful, challenging and panoramic Via delle Orobie over the Piani di Bobbio. Tests between fireplaces, diedri, climbing walls and ridge traits; its variante difficult & free; among the più traits; hard of the Italian railway landscape and should be faced only with excellent training.

    ▲Approach

    From the upstream station of the funivia dei Piani di Bobbio (from Lecco to Barzio, then to the plants). Open road signs on Google Maps. You climb along the slopes towards the Rifugio Lecco, then to the right the sentiero 30 (which becomes Path Attrezza degli Stradini) towards the Bocchetta di Pesciola, up to a rock with l' indication of the ' attack just off the path (' from the mountain station). Alternatively, it can be recognised; it can be reached by Plans d' Artavaggio per il Sentiero degli Stradini.

    ▲The path

    Si inizia risalendo un torrione: roccette a sinistra, poi balzi e placche verticali su buona roccia fino a un traverso esposto che ne chiude la cima. Un breve tratto di discesa attrezzato porta alla seconda parte: una parete con fessura e poi un diedro strapiombante dove la catena scorre a destra e gli appigli sono a sinistra (si procede in spaccata, con una seconda catena e una maniglia nel punto più sporgente). Seguono cresta, un breve camino (4 m), un traverso atletico in diagonale su staffe e un impegnativo diedro con traverso a destra. Si arriva a un bivio: a destra la via facile (un canalino arrampicabile in spaccata fino a una scaletta), in verticale la variante estremamente difficile (parete strapiombante povera di appigli, catena lasca, occhielli per sostare con un rinvio). Le due varianti si ricongiungono; un ultimo tratto verticale, una sporgenza e un camino con cambio moschettone portano a un breve sentiero di cresta. Dopo un tratto pianeggiante e l'ultima parete appoggiata si raggiunge la madonnina di vetta (1h 45' from the attack, 2h 30' total).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Hard way with many challenging steps: diedri and chimneys in which it is recommended, if not obligatory, proceed climbing so as not to get too busy. The chain is sometimes lasca (the carabiner flows badly) but can be used almost everywhere to stop. It traces almost entirely the historical ferrata dedicated to Domenico Rebuzzini. Level difference in ferrata 190 m, total 426 m, maximum altitude 2161 m, development 6 km.

    ⚠ Along the way there are many detriti: be careful not to move them. The difficult and extremely difficult variante; extremely difficult , overhanging and poor of hooks: carefully evaluate their conditions at the crossroads.
    ▲Discipline

    Towards the plains of Bobbio you go east for obvious track to a mouth, where on the left you take the steep Canale Madonna which leads to the Valley of the Camosci; from here you descend west towards the Rifugio Lecco (1h from the end of the ferrata).

    ⚠ The return channel is exposed to the north and often remains snowed until late season: it can be dangerous, equip itself accordingly.
    ▲To match

    For experienced hikers, from the top you can reach the Zuccone Campelli and descend along the Ferrata Mario Minonzio.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyVery difficult
    • RegionLombardy
    • Group♪
    • Approach0:45 h
    • Ferrata1:45 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)3:30 h
    • Hardware level difference190 m
    • Route difference426 m
    • Max2161 m
    • Length6 Km
  • Ferrata Ziel (Rio di Tel)

    Ferrata Ziel (Rio di Tel)

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Bolzano
    Ferrata Ziel (Rio di Tel)
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    La Ferrata Ziel (or Ferrata Rio di Tel), of medium difficulty and agrave;, go up the Zieltal valley following the bustling Rio di Tel, not far from the Parcines waterfall, up to the panoramic Gingglegg (1891 m) in the Gruppo di Tessa Nature Park. È was opened in Methà August 2020.

    ▲Approach

    Starting from the valley station of the funivia Texel in Rablà, fraction of Parcines, all' start of the Val Venosta (available from Merano also by public transport). Open road signs on Google Maps. From the mountain station, follow the sentiero 24 Alta Via di Merano to the Nasereit Refuge (1523 m, 45'); next to the refuge you cross the bridge over the stream and, immediately after, on the left you follow the red points along the rio until all' attack (15' from the shelter, 1h totali), with the top Ggging.

    ▲The path

    The street, about 530 meters long, è divided into 10 sections of rope numbered and well anchored; the difficult ` are concentrated in the central part (some moderately difficult passages and a fairly difficult one). The first part rises a plaque resting with cambre and handles on the right side of the throat up to a step next to the first waterfall; after an easy stretch crosses the stream with two options: a suspended bridge not perfectly stable, with plates arranged in a longitudinal sense, or due thyrolienne (Flying Fox). We continue in front of a water conduct, we climb helped by wide cambre towards a rocky roof that is held on the right side on the plate, then we cross to the left over the roof; narrow brackets lead to a vertical wall and to a plate exposed to the right (here an escape route leads to the bridges). Follow the rope on grassy blocks and a wooden ladder up to the sentiero 8, with bench to remove l' equipment (1h 30' from the ' attack, about 2h 30' from the mountain station).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Itinerary varied and fun in the hole environment, with the attraction of the suspended bridge and the Tyrolean. Level difference in ferrata 450 m, total 510 m, maximum altitude 1891 m, development 7.5 km.

    ⚠ In case of rain or even only of humidity the ferrata can be not completely agibile due to the numerous plaques. There is no indication of the correct use of the Tyrolean: if you are not practical, better inform yourself before or use the suspended bridge.
    ▲Discipline

    Dall'uscita si scende lungo il sentiero 8, si passa il Kaserstein (piccola baita presso un masso) e si arriva al Rifugio Nasereit (45' dal termine); dal rifugio, a ritroso sul sentiero 24 Alta Via di Merano, si torna alla stazione a monte della funivia Texel (circa 1h dal rifugio, 4h 15' totali).

    ▲To match

    The Val Venosta and its surroundings offer many ferrates: towards Solda la Ferrata Tabaretta, la Ferrata di Trafoi e la Cengles Croda; to Naturno the Hoachwool e la Knott; at Merano Heini Holzerin Val Passiria la Stuller Waterfalls and in Val Senales la Larix.

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    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • GroupGroup of Tessa
    • Approach1:00 h
    • Ferrata1:30 h
    • Itinerary (a/r)4:15 h
    • Hardware level difference450 m
    • Route difference510 m
    • Max1891 m
    • Length7,5 Km
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