Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Difficulty: E
Hours from the Piano di Gront: ascent 1:00-1:15 descent 0:45-1:00 total 1:45-2:15
Hours from Sappada: ascent 1:45-2:00 descent 1:30-1:45 total 3:15-3:45
ROUTE MARKINGS: yellow marks N4
DIFFICULTY SCALE
The technical sheet of each itinerary shows the abbreviations commonly used in mountain guides (T- E - EE- EEA - A). Some routes may have a double abbreviation (e.g., T/E or E/EE) because they possess characteristics of both categories
T (touristic) indicates generally short and easy routes that take place on forest roads and/or well-marked or visible paths, requiring no particular training
E (hiking) indicates routes, sometimes quite long, on mule tracks and/or paths often above 2000 meters, visible but not always with route markings. They have no significant difficulties but can occasionally present some exposed or awkward sections. Appropriate equipment, some experience, and training are required
EE (for experienced hikers) indicates routes generally above 2000 meters, possibly on unstable terrain and/or in difficult areas, often characterized by exposed and/or equipped sections, occasionally on rocks with difficulties of grade 1. They require experience, sure-footedness, sense of orientation, good equipment, and psycho-physical preparation.
EEA (for experienced hikers with equipment) indicates routes equipped with metal cables, brackets, ladders. Exposure is almost always constant. Experience, training, and suitable equipment including 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). They require technical skills, good experience, physical preparation, suitable equipment (helmet, some cords, always useful a piece of rope 20-30 meters long)
Tips and suggestions
WARNINGS
- The following information cannot replace the presence of a professional mountain guide
- The mountain is a wonderful environment but not free from risks, so it must always be approached with the utmost caution
- In the Warnings of the Guides of the Mountains of Italy C.A.I./T.C.I. it is stated that the classification of difficulties "remains essentially indicative and must be considered as such", as it is a subjective element. This also applies to the itineraries proposed on the site
- The classification of difficulties and the times of travel refer to an average-level hiker/alpinist in terms of training, experience, skills, fitness
- When undertaking a particular route, carefully assess the difficulties, your abilities, and your level of training
- Before setting out on an itinerary (except a short walk) it is good practice to: 1) consult the Dolomiti Meteo of Arpav, by connecting to the website 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, the local section of the C.A.I., alpine guides, refuge managers. Indeed, the passability state of an itinerary and its difficulty level may undergo significant changes within a very short time due to natural events (landslides, unfavorable weather conditions) and/or contingencies (deterioration of signs, fixed equipment, presence of residual snowfields, etc.)
- Mobile phones can give a false sense of security because some areas have no phone coverage
- In the unfortunate case of accident, illness, or inability to continue, contact only and exclusively SUEM 118
