Difficulty
Easy
The tunnel poses no particular difficulties as it is completely equipped with cables. Due care and attention is required however given its steepness, its damp and dark environment and possible icy sections.
Gear
Normal via ferrata kit. A torch (ideally headtorch) is recommended, as is a pair of gloves.
Period From June to October depending on snow conditions.
Popularity high
Beauty
Difficulty
Easy
Not very difficult. If combined with the descent of the Ferrata delle Forcelle as far as both physical effort and landscape are concerned it is a varied and complete traverse. Given its popularity, watch out for falling stones in the higher sections. A torch is necessary in the tunnel.
Gear
Normal via ferrata equipment. Headtorch for tunnel.
Period From the end of June to October, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity low
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
This relatively high up, mid-grade ferrata should only be undertaken in perfect weather. Snow is often to be found at the start of the season and the itinerary demands mountaineering experience, especially along its descent via the north ridge and past its rocky and friable sections.
Gear
Take mountaineering equipment for the snow at the start of the season.
Period From June to October, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity high
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
Long itinerary that requires a high level of fitness. At the beginning of the season the higher parts of the ascent route and the descent are covered in snow. Attention should also be paid to falling stones, dislodged by other mountaineers or by the thaw.
Gear
Normal via ferrata kit. At the beginning of the season, or in case of recent snowfall, appropriate snow gear should be taken. A torch is necessary for the Castelletto tunnel.
Period From June to October, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity low
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
This very exposed route poses no particular difficulties but, given its total ascent, is best suited to well experienced, fit walkers. Due care and attention is required when crossing the rubble ledges.
Period From July to September, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity medium
Beauty
Difficulty
Easy
The brief Via Ferrata, although not particularly difficult, requires a certain degree of physical fitness due to its long and tiring approach. Some sections are not equipped and although an easy scramble, friable in places.
Period From June to October, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity high
Beauty
Difficulty
Difficult
Not particularly difficult except on the exposed Torre Aglio traverse. The descent in the cable car considerably reduces the general effort required. Be careful at the beginning of the season as there may be still be snow and ice along the route.
Time 9 hours from Pian de Loa. 6 hours from Rif. Fanes
Period From July to September, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity low
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
This wild and solitary itinerary should is recommended for fit walkers, especially if starting from Pian de Loa. Experience on this type of terrain is essential, especially since some of the ferrate may not be in ideal condition.
Period Depending on snow conditions from July to October.
Popularity high
Beauty
Difficulty
Easy
Although predominantly downhill and always well-equipped wherever necessary, this itinerary requires a certain degree of general fitness. Check the weather and snow conditions before setting off.
Period From June to October, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity high
Beauty
Difficulty
Very Difficult
This is a demanding Via Ferrata. The brief initial traverse and the vertical wall leading to the summit crest contain sections that are good indicators of the hiker’s ability.
Period From the end of May to October, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity high
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
The “Marino Bianchi” is a highly popular, classic mid-grade ferrata. Due care and attention is required as snow and ice may still be found even in mid-summer given the altitude and direction it faces. Care is also required when encountering other groups since the line of descent is the same as for the ascent.
Gear
Normal via ferrata kit. Take winter gear at the start of the season.
Period From the end of June to October, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity low
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
This is a demanding ferrata, especially if the walk-in and descent are taken into account. Due care and attention are required at the start of the season as snow and ice may still be present on the wide terraces and ledges.
Period From the end of June until September, depending on snow conditions.
Popularity low
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
A long itinerary in an isolated environment which requires experience and good mountaineering skills. Its length also makes it physically tough. Particular care is also required as in some parts the fixed cables are poorly maintained. There are some very exposed sections which are mostly climbed using ladders. Bear in mind that the Fanes refuge is closer than Armentarola.
Difficulty
Easy
This short via ferrata is not difficult but nevertheless not to be underestimated as there are some vertical sections equipped with fixed cables. A good confidence builder for beginners.
Time 5 hours from Rifugio Tuckett to Rifugio Alimonta.
Period From July to October
Popularity High
Beauty
Difficulty
Medium
Technically not particularly difficult but exposed. Well-equipped throughout, it reaches 3000m. Wrap up warm if windy, especially during the first climb to Bocca del Tuckett.
Gear
Normal via ferrata kit. Ice axe and crampons necessary at the start of the season
Difficulty
Medium
Not particularly difficult, well-equipped ferrata. Take care when crossing the final gully before climbing up to Passo Santner, as this is often covered in hard-packed snow.
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