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Monte della Piana along the main western ridge

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  • Il crestone ovest del monte della Piana
    Il crestone ovest del monte della Piana
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    It is the obvious height of the flat summit (hence the name) located between slightly noticeable grassy buttresses to the south and the eastern area of the Olbe plateau to the north, towards which it falls with a large vertical wall.
    moderate
    Distance 0.9 km
    0:45 h
    153 m
    11 m
    2,137 m
    1,991 m

    The proposal is short, sunny, a bit more tiring than the previous one, but has the advantage of being more direct. The route runs along the marked grassy ridge clearly visible from refuge 2000. For other features see previous itinerary.

    Attention: also in this case, as in the previous itinerary, especially in the final part, the grass is tall; therefore, suitable footwear and a trekking pole or stick to beat the ground are mandatory.

    Author: © Giovanni Borella

    C.A.I. Sappada/Plodn

    Interreg V Italy-Austria - CLLD Dolomiti Live. Project “Safe Mountain – mountain adventure” ITAT 4019 CUP B43J16000270004

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    2,137 m
    Lowest point
    1,991 m
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    Difficulty: E

    Hours from refuge 2000: ascent 0.30-0.45, descent 0.15-0.30, total 0.45-1.15

    ROUTE MARKINGS: traces of path

    DIFFICULTY SCALE

    The technical data sheet of each route includes the acronyms commonly used in mountain guides (T- E - EE- EEA - A). Some routes may have a double acronym (e.g. T/E or E/EE) as they present characteristics of both categories

    T (touristic) indicates routes that are almost always short and easy, following forest roads and/or well-marked or otherwise clear paths that do not require particular training

    E (hiking) indicates routes, sometimes quite long, that follow mule tracks and/or paths often above 2000 meters, clear but not always with trail marks. They do not have significant difficulty, but can sometimes present some exposed or awkward sections. Adequate equipment, some experience, and training are required

    EE (for experienced hikers) indicates routes generally above 2000 meters in altitude, which can include unstable terrain and/or rough areas; they often feature exposed and/or equipped sections, sometimes on rocks with difficulty of 1st grade. Experience, sure footing, sense of direction, good equipment, and psychophysical preparation are required.

    EEA (for experienced hikers with equipment) indicates routes equipped with metal cables, stirrups, ladders. The exposure is almost always constant. Experience, training, and adequate equipment including helmet and via ferrata set are mandatory. Gloves are useful.

    A (for climbers) indicates rock routes leading to summits with low climbing difficulties (1st/2nd grade). They require technical skills, good experience, physical preparation, and appropriate equipment (helmet, some cords, and always useful a 20-30 meter rope section)

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    WARNINGS

    • The information below cannot replace the presence of a professional mountain guide
    • The mountain is a wonderful environment but not without risks, so it must always be approached with the utmost caution
    • In the Warnings of the C.A.I./T.C.I. Guides of the Mountains of Italy, it is stated that the difficulty classification “remains essentially indicative and must be considered as such”, as it is a subjective element. This also applies to the routes proposed on the site
    • The difficulty classification and the estimated times refer to a hiker/climber of medium level regarding training, experience, skills, conditioning
    • When undertaking a certain route carefully evaluate the difficulties, your skills, and your level of training
    • Before undertaking a route (other than a short walk), it is good practice: 1) consult the Dolomiti Meteo of Arpav, connecting to http://www.arpa.veneto.it or calling 049 8239399 (Option 2). Unlike national weather bulletins, it offers a fairly reliable local forecast. 2) get information from the Tourist Office, local C.A.I. section, alpine guides, refuge managers. Indeed, the traversability status and difficulty level of a route may significantly vary even over a short time due to natural events (landslides, adverse weather) and/or contingencies (deterioration of signs, fixed equipment, presence of residual snowfields, etc.)
    • The mobile phone can give a false sense of security because there are areas without phone coverage
    • In the unfortunate event of accident, illness, or inability to continue, contact only and exclusively the SUEM 118

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    23 MONTE DELLA PIANA via the west ridge - Sappada

    Coordinates

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    46.583833, 12.696795
    DMS
    46°35'01.8"N 12°41'48.5"E
    UTM
    33T 323544 5161495
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    © Excerpt from the guide "Sappada, from trails to summits" by Giovanni Borella, published by the CO.EL. publishing house.

    Giovanni Borella Born in Belluno, he lived there until the cusp of adolescence. Later moved to Padua, where he still resides, attending the local University and earning a degree in Ancient Literature which led him to teach for several decades. Hiker first, then climber, he made numerous ascents in the most famous Dolomite groups and in particular on the mountains of Sappada, which he has frequented for many years summer and winter and where he has also opened new routes and repeated others solo. He has published three guides: "On the paths of the sun" ed. Mediterranee 1995 as co-author, "Sappada, from trails to summits" CO.El. publisher 2002, "Dolomiti del Comelico" Linteditoriale 2010.

    Author’s map recommendations

    Carta Topografica Tabacco - Sheet 01 - Scale 1:25000

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    Parts of this content were machine translated using Italian as the source language

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    0.9 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    153 m
    Descent
    11 m
    Highest point
    2,137 m
    Lowest point
    1,991 m
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