Via Ferrata Averau - Monte Averau
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Nicholas Hobley
This short route close to Rifugio Averau (2413m) is ideal for completing the classic trip round Averau and Nuvolau, or as a half day outing. From the peak of Averau, which dominates the horizon between Passo Falzarego and Passo Giau, there is a magnificent view towards Monte Pelmo, the Civetta, Antelao, Sorapis and the not far-off Tofana di Rozes.
Reach Rifugio Averau:
- From Passo Falzarego take path no. 441-419 (3.8 km, +312m, 1:45)
- From Passo Giau (SS 638) take path no. 452 2 km, +177m, 1:45)
- From Rifugio Fedare (SS 638 P.sso Giau) take the chairlift up to Rifugio Averau
- From Cortina d’Ampezzo take the SS 48 towards Passo Falzarego as far as the restaurant Bài de Dones. From here take the Seggiovia Cinque Torri chairlift up to Rifugio Scoiattoli (or follow the track to path no. 440 which leads to the refuge). Then from Rif. Scoiattoli take path no. 439 to Rif. Averau (+190m, 0.30)
From Rifugio Averau follow the marked path northwards up a tiring scree slope to the start of the ferrata beneath Averau’s northeast gully.
ItineraryIn quick succession ascend the various stepped sections past a chimney and 60m of of via ferrata to the crest above. The track then leads through the wide bowl to the nearby summit cross.
DescentFollow the ascent route back down to the starting point at Rif. Averau.
GearNormal via ferrata kit.
Maps/BibliographyVia Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1 by John Smith and Graham Fletcher. Cicerone Press 2002
DifficultyThis 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.
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