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Via Ferrata Attilio Tissi

Area:
Civetta
Peak:
Monte Civetta 3,220m
Grade:
C/D
(Schall)
(Smith/Fletcher):  
Technical difficulty:
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Total Time:
8 hrs
Ferrata time:
~1½ hrs
~1½ hrs
Total Ascent:
1,600 m
Approach time:
2½ hrs
Descent time:
3½ hrs
Orientation:
southwest
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Description

Demanding itinerary due to its length. The technical difficulty level is slightly higher than the Ferrata degli Alleghesi, though it is shorter. High altitude and wild environment are identical. A possible summit climb of Monte Civetta would crown the tour.

Access & starting point

From Agordo to Passo Duran, continue until the village of Chiesa and then to Alpe della Grava.

Approach

From Alpe della Grava, follow trail number 557 to Forcella della Grava, proceed to Forcella delle Sasse (trail number 558). Descend from the pass and follow the trails on the right heading northwest. Cross a steep scree slope to the start of the ferrata (marked in red, 30 min from the pass).

Route

In summary, long access and descent, relatively short ferrata. Perhaps it is this combination, along with its truly unique position, that makes this itinerary so fascinating. The climb must be done only if there are enough snow-free conditions. A superb panoramic view will reward your effort. Snowfields at the beginning of the season can create problems both in ascent and descent (equip with crampons if needed). The usual snow level in summer is relatively flat and walkable; the ferrata starts after a final equipped section before the descent. From here, it is another 15 minutes to Rifugio Torrani (2984 m) or continue to the summit (fixed cable and worn trail, 45 minutes).

Technical Details

Short steep rock steps followed by exposed traverses characterize this ferrata, which climbs a 300 m high wall that can be very intimidating if wet. A critical section is the smooth ramp at the beginning, ending with a steep step.

Descent

Descend from Rifugio Torrani via the Civetta Normal Route (ferrata and easy scrambling) to the Tivan Trail (no. 557), proceed south towards Forcella della Grava and return to the starting point.