Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Difficulty: E
Hours from Rifugio Ferro: ascent 2:00-2:30 descent 1:30-1:45 total 3:30-4:15
Hours from Sappada: ascent 2:45-3:30 descent 2:00-2:25 total 4:45-5:55
Trail Marking: 141
DIFFICULTY SCALE
The technical sheet of each itinerary includes 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 the characteristics of both categories.
T (tourist) indicates routes almost always short and easy that run on forest roads and/or well-marked or clearly visible paths that do not require particular training.
E (hiking) indicates routes, sometimes quite long, that run on mule tracks and/or paths often above 2000 meters, clear but not always with trail marks. They have no significant difficulties, but sometimes can present some stretches or single passages that are a bit exposed or awkward. Appropriate equipment, some experience and training are required.
EE (for experienced hikers) indicates routes generally at altitudes above 2000 meters, which may run on unstable terrain and/or in rough areas, often characterized by exposed and/or equipped passages or stretches, sometimes on small rocks with 1st-degree difficulties. They require experience, sure-footedness, orientation skills, good equipment, and physical and psychological preparation.
EEA (for experienced hikers with equipment) indicates routes equipped with metal cables, brackets, ladders. Exposure is almost always constant. Experience, training, and proper 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 degree). They require technical skills, good experience, physical preparation, and suitable equipment (helmet, some slings, always useful also a 20-30 meter cord).
Tips and suggestions
WARNINGS
- The information below cannot replace the presence of a professional mountain guide
- The mountain is a wonderful environment but not free of risks, so it must always be approached with the utmost caution
- In the warnings of the CAI/TCI Guides of the Mountains of Italy it is stated that the difficulty classification “remains essentially indicative and should be considered as such,” as it is a subjective element. This also applies to the itineraries proposed on the site
- The difficulty classification and travel times refer to a hiker/climber of average level in terms of training, experience, skills, and conditioning
- Before undertaking a certain route, carefully assess the difficulties, your skills, and level of training
- Before starting an itinerary (that is not a short walk) it is good practice to: 1) consult the Dolomiti Meteo of Arpav by visiting the site http://www.arpa.veneto.it or calling 049 8239399 (Option 2). The bulletin, unlike national weather bulletins, offers a fairly reliable local forecast. 2) get information from the Tourist Office, local CAI section, mountain guides, refuge managers. Indeed, the trackability state and difficulty level of a route can undergo significant changes, even in a very short time, due to natural events (landslides, unfavorable weather) and/or contingencies (trail marker deterioration, fixed equipment conditions, presence of residual snowfields, etc.)
- A mobile phone can give a false sense of security since there are areas without phone coverage
- In case of accident, illness, or inability to continue, contact only and exclusively the emergency number SUEM 118
