Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Difficulty: E
Hours from Rifugio Calvi: ascent 0:45-1:00 descent 0:30-0:45 total 1:15 - 1:45
Hours from the junction: ascent 1:30-2:00 descent 0:50-1:15 total 2:20 - 3:15
Trail markers: 132, 173
DIFFICULTY SCALE
The technical sheet of each itinerary shows the abbreviations commonly used in mountain guides (T- E - EE- EEA - A). Some itineraries may have a double abbreviation (e.g., T/E or E/EE) as they have characteristics of both categories
T (tourist) indicates itineraries almost always short and easy, mainly on forest roads and/or well-marked or clearly evident trails that do not require particular training
E (hiking) indicates routes, sometimes rather long, that wind along mule tracks and/or trails often above 2000 meters, evident but not always marked. They have no significant difficulty, but sometimes may have some exposed or awkward sections. Proper equipment, some experience, and training are required
EE (for experienced hikers) indicates itineraries generally above 2000 meters altitude, which may follow unstable terrain and/or impassable areas, often characterized by exposed and/or equipped sections, sometimes on rocks with a difficulty of 1st grade. Experience, surefootedness, good orientation skills, good equipment, and psycho-physical preparation are required.
EEA (for experienced hikers with equipment) indicates routes equipped with metal cables, staples, ladders. Exposure is almost always constant. Experience, training, and adequate equipment including a helmet and via ferrata set are mandatory. Gloves are useful.
A (for mountaineers) indicates rock routes leading to summits with low mountaineering difficulties (1st/2nd grade). Technical skills, good experience, physical preparation, and suitable equipment (helmet, some slings, always useful also a 20-30 meter rope section) are required
Tips and suggestions
WARNINGS
- The information provided below cannot replace the presence of a professional alpine guide
- Mountains are a wonderful environment but not free from risks, so always approach with maximum caution
- In the Warnings of the CAI/TCI Guides for the Mountains of Italy it is stated that difficulty classifications “are essentially indicative and should be considered as such”, as this is a subjective element. This also applies to the routes proposed on the website
- The classification of difficulties and walking times refer to a medium level hiker/mountaineer in terms of training, experience, skills, and fitness
- When undertaking a specific route, carefully evaluate the difficulties, your capacities, and your training level
- Before tackling a route (if not a short walk) it is advisable to: 1) consult the Dolomiti Weather of Arpav, by visiting the website http://www.arpa.veneto.it or calling 049 8239399 (Option 2). Unlike national weather bulletins, it provides a fairly reliable local forecast. 2) get information from the Tourist Office, the local CAI section, alpine guides, or refuge managers. The passability status and difficulty level of a route can change significantly in a short time due to natural events (landslides, unfavorable weather) and/or contingent situations (sign deterioration, fixed equipment degradation, residual snowfields, etc.)
- Cell phones can give a false sense of security due to areas without signal coverage
- In the unfortunate event of an accident, illness, or inability to continue, contact only and exclusively SUEM 118
