A large mountain ring in the Pale di San Martino that combines the short Ferrata della Vecia with the most challenging Sentiero Attrezzato Gusella–Ball, crossing wild forks and high mountain environments in a complete itinerary of about 9 hours. One of the most complete proposals of the Natural Park Paneveggio–Pale di San Martino.

From Malga Civertaghe (1375 m, directions road map) take the path 713 towards the upper malages. Follow the 713 until the Malga Sopra Ronz, then left the steep variant towards the stone. At a crossroads take the path 739 left towards Ferrata della Vecia (2h30′ to Forcella del Porton at 2460 m).

The Ferrata della Vecia covers about 50 m of vertical cambres. From the Forcella del Porton (2460 m) take the path 714 towards Gusella, bypassing the Cima Ball on the south side and going up to the Forcella della Fede. You descend a canal without protections, then the Sentiero Attrezzato Gusella begins: a long diagonal crossing on the west side of Cima Ball marked by red stamps, with equipped strokes alternating sections on free ground. You reach Forcella Stephen (2650 m, 4h total). The descent to the Ball Pass (2443 m, 4h45′) is steep and equipped in several points: a 20 m plaque, a fireplace and vertical blinds require attention. From the pass you reach the Pradidali Refuge (2278 m) and then go back to the Porton and return to Malga Civertaghe (9h total).

Classified Moderately Difficult, but long and physically challenging. Combine real ferrata, equipped alpine path, exposed free stretches and long high altitude crossing. It is necessary to leave at dawn.

From July to September, verifying that the Forcella della Fede is free from snow. Recommended departure at the first lights.

From the Rifugio Pradidali go up to the Porton (7h15′ total) and return to the path 713 in Malga Civertaghe (9h total).

The area of the Pale di San Martino offers itineraries for all levels; the Ferrata del Porton, included in this ring in the ascent section, is also accessible as an excursion to itself.