Stato: Aperta

  • Sentiero Attrezzato Bertotti at the Cross of Chegul

    Sentiero Attrezzato Bertotti at the Cross of Chegul

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Sentiero Attrezzato Bertotti at the Cross of Chegul

    Il Sentiero Attrezzato Bertotti is a pleasant itinerary of low difficulty that climbs to the Chegul Cross, on the mountains to the east of Trento. It has no technical difficulties and is also suitable for neophytes or those with little experience of ferrate; from the top the panorama is 360 degrees.

    ▲Approach

    From the Passo del Cimirlo (733 m), reached by Trento, take the road to the right with indications for Maranza; after about 1.5 km, narrow but asphalted, you can see on the left the signs CAI 418 of the Route Attrezzato Bertotti. You park on the road. Open road signs on Google Maps. From the sign (850 m) you climb steeply into the wood between bends, rocky and massive steps under the walls of the Chegul, then right on a slope up to a census under the crest; with short stretches equipped you reach the libro of the signatures, where a plate marks l' start of the path equipped (1115 m, 30' from the parking lot).

    ▲The path

    You go up a canyon in the woods to its più point; high, where you pass between two rocks; then you face a vertical parete equipped with wide cambre. The trail continues easy and free of equipment for a few minutes, up to some small rocks and a long 20-metre-long wire scale, a series of equipped steps leads smoothly to the Croce del Chegul (1263 m), with excellent views of Trento and Bondone (30' from the signature book, 1h overall).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Itinerary is not difficult: the two vertical sections are facilitated by a staircase and a series of brackets; the difference in altitude is exceeded with stretches equipped in the most exposed points, but the difficulty remains modest. Very beautiful instead the view from the top.

    ⚠ Although easy, it remains an equipped way: helmet and ferrata sets are recommended, especially for the neophytes that approach you.

    ▲Discipline

    On the same route (45' 1h 45' overall) or take a più along anello: a bridge goes up to the Spiaz delle Patate (1310 m), then south to the CAI 411 towards Monte Lalonila, passing old war stations; at a crossroad (1541 m) From the bivouac, in steep descent with the CAI 412 to the west, you reach the Rifugio Maranza (1072 m) and finally, on the CAI 426 and 413, l' car (about 5h total).

    ▲To match

    Walking through the short variant remain time and energy for another way: in Val d'Adige la Ferrata Rio Secco e la Ferrata di Favogna, o il Burrone Giovannelli; towards Garda la Ferrata Che Guevara e la Sentiero de le Stel.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • ProvinceTrento
    • GroupValsugana
    • Approach30 min
    • Fully equipped30 min
    • Ring itinerary5h
    • Level difference150 m
    • Route difference886 m
    • Maximum1737 m
    • Length14,7 km
  • Path equipped Astaldi

    Path equipped Astaldi

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Belluno
    Path equipped Astaldi
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    Il Path equipped Astaldi walks through the base of the southern slope of Punta Anna, in the Tofane above Cortina d'Ampezzo. It is scenically remarkable, with modest technical difficulties and contained physical commitment, ideal for a half day; however, it should be carefully addressed for a couple of unprotected detritic canals.

    ▲Approach

    Starting from the Rifugio Dibona (2083 m), reachable by road paved by the state road Cortina– Passo Falzarego (follow the signs for the Dibona, avoiding the junction for the Rifugio Duca d'Aosta). Open road signs on Google Maps. From the parking lot follow eastwards the sentiero 403 (towards the Giussani Refuge) along the valley between the south face of the Tofana of Rozes to the left and Punta Anna to the right; on the ascent there is a trail that leaves the mule track at a decisive turn left. Go up on detritic slope to a drainage and follow the trail towards the rocky bastion, where – to the right of an artificial foro in the rock – start the path equipped (45' from the Rifugio Dibona).

    ▲The path

    The trail crosses the colorful Formation of Raibl. You descend a few meters in a canal up to the first rope, which assists on the exposed nod; you continue alternating stretches wide and not protected at più points; tight. At a rocky roof the nod shrinks and in some places it is necessary to lower to pass below. You reach a canale which interrupts the path and goes up using the crossroads placed to make the bottom less slippery; it follows a più nod; exposed above the red stratifications. The passage più is attached to the edge; insidioso: a canal with an unstable, short and unequipped bottom, where è absolutely to avoid a slip. After a short traverse on brackets and another detritic canal, one enters the ' last section, on a più nod; large and largely unprotected; one descends one last stretch and reaches l' last stretch equipped, ending at the sentiero 421 Dibona–Pomedes (1h 15' from the shelter, attack).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    Itinerary mainly in census, of difficultà modest; the critical points are the two non-protected detritic , from the bottom not entirely stable.

    ⚠ Il helmet is indispensable, both for the possible fall of detritic material and for rocky roofs at times low. Maximum caution in unequipped canals: a slip is to be avoided absolutely.

    ▲Discipline

    You return immediately to the parking lot along the sentiero 421 holding the right: between rocks and conifers, in a little più 30 minutes you return to the Rifugio Dibona (2h 15' overall). From the junction è you can climb in 10' to the Pomedes Refuge.

    ▲To match

    The Astaldi connects the two sides of Punta Anna. From the Giussani refuge you can reach Ferrata Lipella to the Tofana of Rozes; on the eastern side the Ferrata Olivieri, la Ferrata Aglio e la Ferrata Formenton.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionVeneto
    • ProvinceBelluno
    • GroupTofa
    • Approach45 min
    • Fully equipped1h
    • Complete itinerary2h 15'
    • Level difference50 m
    • Route difference240 m
    • Maximum2283 m
    • Length3,3 km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato Apolloni

    Sentiero Attrezzato Apolloni

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Sentiero Attrezzato Apolloni

    Il Sentiero Attrezzato Apolloni is the most recent equipped path of the Brenta Dolomites and connects the Agostini Refuge to the Pedrotti Refuge passing through the Forcoletta Pass. It runs more at the altitude of the parallel Sentiero Palmieri and is equipped in the most exposed points, without particular technical difficulties.

    ▲Approach

    The report starts from the Ristor Dolomiti (768 m) above Dorsino: in the village center a road marked with the brown « sign; Val d'Ambiez» narrow and asphalted rooms to the restaurant, where you park. Open road signs on Google Maps. You climb to the CAI 325 (first dirt, then trail) until the Rifugio al Cacciatore (1820 m, 2h 15'), then on the CAI 325 (Sentiero Dallago) until the Rifugio Agostini (2410 m, 3h 30' from the parking lot). L' approaching è long and with strong difference in altitude (about 1700 m). Alternatively, along the route on the contrary, you can go from Molveno to the Pradel cable car.

    ▲The path

    Dal Rifugio Agostini si procede verso est, verso le pareti occidentali di Cima Ceda, seguendo il CAI 320 (Sentiero Palmieri); in leggera salita a mezzacosta si raggiunge il Passo di Forcolotta di Noghera (2423 m). Si prosegue su tratti più esposti verso est tenendo la sinistra (ignorando il bivio per il CAI 345 verso Passo Caplo), fino a passare nella valle della Pozza Tramontana, in un imponente anfiteatro tra Cima Ceda, Cima Brenta e Monte Daino. In discesa verso nord si raggiunge il bivio tra il Sentiero Palmieri (più basso) e il Sentiero Attrezzato Apolloni (CAI 320B), composto da due tratti attrezzati: il primo è una serie di cenge esposte con gradini metallici assicurati; il secondo, più vicino a Cima Brenta Bassa, è un intaglio nella roccia da risalire con alcune staffe. Nessuno dei due presenta difficoltà tecniche rilevanti. Completato il sentiero, presso Cima Brenta Bassa, in pochi minuti si scende al Rifugio Pedrotti (2491 m, 2h 30' dal Rifugio Agostini, 6h complessive).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The two equipped sections are easy and protect the most exposed points; the equipment is new and in good condition. The real difficulty lies in the long approach and in the strong overall difference.

    ⚠ L' approach raises about 1700 m of altitude difference: currency to stay in refuge to face l' itinerary to rest altitude. Overall long day (up to 9h 30' for full tour).

    ▲Discipline

    The simplest option is to go back: from the Passo Forcoletta you descend to the Rifugio al Cacciatore (2h 15' from the Rifugio Pedrotti) and from here to the Ristoro Dolomiti for the CAI 325 (9h 30' overall). Alternatively, more challenging, you can return to the Ferrata Brentari towards the Rifugio Agostini passing through the Vedretta d'Ambiez (recommended the overnight stay at altitude).

    ▲To match

    It is a connecting path between two refuges from which there are numerous excursions of the Brenta: from the Rifugio Pedrotti you can reach the itineraries of Bocchette Alte e Central.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • DifficultyEasy
    • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
    • ProvinceTrento
    • GroupDolomiti di Brenta
    • Approach3h 30'
    • Equipment2h 30'
    • Complete itinerary9h 30'
    • Level difference100 m
    • Route difference1623 m
    • Maximum2491 m
    • Length3,2 km
  • Sentiero Attrezzato Amalio da Prà al Monte Ciareido

    Sentiero Attrezzato Amalio da Prà al Monte Ciareido

    Vie Ferrate › Veneto › Belluno
    Sentiero Attrezzato Amalio da Prà al Monte Ciareido
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    Il Sentiero Attrezzato Amalio da Prà circumvents Monte Ciareido in the Marmarole, a much less popular dolomitic group of neighbors and for this wild and surprising. It is a medium difficulty ring: a couple of challenging equipped steps and, above all, exposed and unprotected traits that raise the overall commitment.

    ▲Approach

    It starts from the Parco to the Memory of Pian dei Buoi, above Lozzo di Cadore. Just before the' intersection between the SS52 and the SS51 a road on the left, with indications for the Ciareido and the Marmarole, rises for several kilometers and è narrow: in high season there is the senso unico alternating at times (verify on the site of the Municipality). You get to' last parking (100 places), not far from the Ciareido Refuge. Open road signs on Google Maps. Continue on the dirt road until the Rifugio Ciareido (1969 m, 15' from the parking lot); just beyond, at a crossroad, the destra is held on the CAI 272 towards the north, remaining on the floor until a crossroad where on the left a path with red signs climbs rapidly towards l' obvious fork between the Ciareido and a.

    ▲The path

    From the fork you go down to the left and quickly meet the equipment: the cable acts as the runner downhill to bypass the Pian dei Buoi Tower first and then the east side of the Ciareido; characteristic a passage where the cable runs along a channel carved diagonally into the wall. The path descends steeply and bends to the left with some cenge almost always protected. Start the più tract; interesting: you descend a few meters in dis climbing on the east walls of the Ciareido, you walk a stretch of exposed and equipped path and you go up a vertical parete equipped – the più point; difficult of the track, however on moderate levels. A last canal with a few leaps closes the equipment; we continue halfway following the abundant signs to the fork on the south side of the Ciareido, where the equipped path ends (1h 30' from' attack, 2h 30' from parking).

    ▲Character and difficulty

    The equipped parts are quite easy, except for the downhill section and the vertical wall to rise, not trivial. L' greater commitment lies in the unprotected tracts and exposed, where they serve firm foot and attention: no excessively difficult passage, but not to underestimate.

    ⚠ Some sections remain often snow-covered even in late season: è prudent to bring peak and ramps. Maximum attention in exposed and unequipped steps.

    ▲Discipline

    From the end the parete south of the Ciareido (leaving behind the spire called « Il Pupo») in a very beautiful environment, descending towards the refuge. At a crossroads, you can go right to the Rifugio Baion-Boni (1828 m, 45' from the end), or continue bypassing the Ciareido to the Rifugio Ciareido dell' then go back to the parking lot (1h 15' from the end, 3h 45' overall).

    ▲To match

    Nearby, challenging, the Sentiero Attrezzato degli Alpini that climbs to Forcella Jau Tana: easy in the equipped but of strong character in those not protected, to reserve to experienced hikers.

    ▲Gallery
    Technical data
    • DifficultyModerately Hard
    • RegionVeneto
    • ProvinceBelluno
    • GroupMarmarole
    • Approach1h
    • Fully equipped1h 30'
    • Ring itinerary4h
    • Level difference100 m
    • Route difference550 m
    • Maximum2298 m
    • Length8,7 km
  • 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
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    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.

    ▲Gallery
    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.

    ▲Gallery
    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
  • Ferrata di Valimpach

    Ferrata di Valimpach

    Vie Ferrate › Trentino-Alto Adige › Trento
    Ferrata di Valimpach
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    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.

    ▲Gallery
    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
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    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.

    ▲Gallery
    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.

    ▲Gallery
    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
    Moderately Hard● OpenDescriptionComplexityMapsGallery

    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.

    ▲Gallery
    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
Need help? Write to us!