Sentiero Attrezzato del Rampin – Monte Casale

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Sentiero Attrezzato del Rampin – Monte Casale

Long excursion equipped by Pietramurata to the summit of Monte Casale (1632 m) in the province of Trento. Technically easy, however, the path requires good training and attention to the insidious background and the overall level difference. Unconscious in the hot summer months.

▲Approach

The starting point is the village of Pietramurata near Sarche (TN). Arriving from Riva del Garda or Sarche, take the main road to almost the south exit of the village, where a deck with a bar offers parking. Take the side of the road to the south to the signposter that indicates the CAI 426 path on the right. This crosses the forest by cutting the bends of the Massampia Forest Road to the attack of the equipped path (1h45' from the parking lot).

▲The path

The attack opens on stretches equipped on small rocks and sloped ramps in the wood with bottom that can be slippery. Steps with cable go up until the end of the equipped section (1h15' from the attack, 3h total). Continue right on the CAI 408 towards the locality Le Quadre, then take the right on the CAI 411 that climbs up to the Rifugio Don Zio Pisoni (to check the opening) and to the cross of Monte Casale (1632 m, 4h total).

▲Character and difficulty

Easy from the technical point of view, the path is however insidious for the slippery and challenging bottom for the length and altitude difference.

⚠ Use ferrata sets and telescopic sticks for unprotected traits. Don't go too hot: the way is long and tiring.

▲Period and safety

Excellent in spring and autumn. Summer months can bring excessive heat on an itinerary that exceeds 7 hours overall. Good exercise necessary.

▲Discipline

From the summit of Monte Casale you descend north towards the Pisoni Refuge, then on the CAI 427 between pastures and beech trees towards Godersi and then towards Sarche. Following the CAI 427B you return to Pietramurata (3h from the end of the ferrata, 7h total).

▲To match

In the same area is the Ferrata Che Guevara at Monte Casale, more challenging but with spectacular views.

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Technical data
  • DifficultyEasy
  • RegionTrentino-Alto Adige
  • GroupMonte Casale / Arco
  • Approach1:45 h
  • Ferrata1:15 h
  • Itinerary (a/r)7:00 h
  • Hardware level difference540 m
  • Route difference1380 m
  • Max1630 m
  • Length16 Km