Via Ferrata Normale Sassongher
Description
An easy ascent involving scrambling. The short step near the summit is well equipped and offers two different options for ascent and descent.
Access & starting point
Drive through Val Gardena to Passo Gardena, then toward Colfosco to the car park at the Col Pradat cable car base station.
Approach
Take the wide gravel road to Edelweiss Hut. Follow trail 4 until the junction with trail 7, which leads right toward Sassongher. Continue along a long traverse to Forcella Sassongher, where the summit section begins.
Route
Up to Forcella Sassongher it is an easy walk. From there to the summit, the route becomes more demanding. The path is often washed out and hard to follow. At the very least, beginners or inexperienced hikers should be cautious on the rocky step, which is equipped with a steel cable. At the start of summer, remnants of snow may be found after the rocky step!
Technical Details
An ascent through enchanting scenery, technically not difficult except for a short rocky step near the summit.
Descent
Return along the ascent route.
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