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Via Ferrata recommended route Via Ferrata  · Altopiano della Paganella Open

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    The most famous and scenic ferrata in the Brenta Dolomites.

    Warning! During the summer of 2025, Refuge Pedrotti will be totally CLOSED to the public without the possibility of overnight stays and/or refreshments.

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    Distance 2.9 km
    3:30 h
    589 m
    457 m
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    2,447 m
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    Safety information

    Check the weather and the route conditions in advance, take the appropriate equipment with you and let somebody know where you plan to go. 

    Here you find more information about how to behave in the mountains.

    The local Alpine Guides accompany you competently and give you tips on the most suitable trails for your abilities.

    112 is the number to call in case of emergencies.

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    Meteo Trentino

    How to behave in the mountains

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    Roadbook

    Work on this famous via ferrata was initiated by SAT back in 1936. The first part of the trail starts just below the Bocca di Brenta. Numerous stairs of varying length and slope allow you to get around the Cima Brenta Alta from the west along a natural ledge that leads to the Campanil Basso notch (2620 meters).

    Here begins the part of the trail dedicated to Arturo Castelli, that ends to the Bocchetta Bassa degli Sfulmini. Climb up the flanks of Campanill Bas to reach the Bocchetta del Campanile Alto and the small Sentinella plateau. From here, continue to the Bocchetta Bassa degli Sfulmini.

    Here the section of the Bocchette named after Carla Benini de Stanchina begins. From the ledge carved into the rock, remaining on the eastern side, the Torri degli Sfulmini are crossed up to the Bocchetta Alta degli Sfulmini, where the Figari Trail begins. The Torre di Brenta is bypassed from the south-east, on terraces excavated in the rock (this is perhaps the most adrenaline-filled stretch of the via ferrata). You then reach the characteristic rocks that tower over the Bocca Armi.

    You descend through a series of metal stairs alternating with a sling. In about 30 minutes you reach Rifugio Alimonta, by going down the Vedretta degli Armi.

    There are two routes you could take back to Molveno:

    - go down to the Brentei hut and from there go up to the Bocca di Brenta and then the Pedrotti hut.

    - take the via ferrata Felice Spellini, returning to the Pedrotti hut.

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    Rifugio Alimonta

    Public transport

    Public transport: train from Trento to Mezzolombardo/Mezzocorona and then bus to Molveno. 

    Directions

    Coming from the North: Highway A22: San Michele all'Adige exit. State road SS43: Mezzolombardo exit. Provincial road SP64 in the direction of ‘Altopiano della Paganella’.

    Coming from the South: Highway A22: Trento Sud exit. Directions to Terme di Comano/Tione di Trento/Madonna di Campiglio. Just before Terme di Comano, follow the signs: Villa Banale/San Lorenzo in Banale/Molveno.

    Parking

    Molveno, departure of the cableway.

    Coordinates

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    46.154242, 10.898968
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    46°09'15.3"N 10°53'56.3"E
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    32T 646631 5112937
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Approach shoes, rucksack with: water and something to eat, rain jacket, sun cream.

    It is necessary that you bring the via ferrata set: harness, kit with dissipator, 2 carabiners and helmet.

    Use the equipment correctly: always attach the two carabiners and keep a safe distance.

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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.9 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    589 m
    Descent
    457 m
    Highest point
    2,846 m
    Lowest point
    2,447 m
    Scenic Geological highlights Completely cable-secured Linear route Classic via ferrata

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