Via Ferrata San Salvatore
The San Salvatore via ferrata, an artificial climbing route over often vertical rocks, is challenging and involves a fair amount of physical exertion but, as it is not straight, it is varied and fun and offers enviable views.
It winds up the northwest-facing rock face of the mountain with an elevation gain of about 150 meters and a length of more than 250 meters, to the left of the funicular route.
The San Salvatore ferrata is of the Dolomite type: it therefore has minimal climbing aid equipment, where the cable is stretched between piton and piton and performs the dual function of belaying and handrail as an aid to progression.
With the accompaniment of a mountain guide, the route can be climbed by very sporty people who do not suffer from vertigo. Safety is guaranteed provided you are trained, know the elementary rules for progression and are properly equipped.
How to move
A steep path leads, in about 50 minutes, to the start of the via ferrata from the Pazzallo funicular station. From the end of the route you can choose to either descend to Pazzallo, following the beautiful path, or climb to the summit, in 20 minutes, and reach the funicular starting point.
Technical components:
- taproots: about 80 pieces, length 40 cm, diameter 20 mm, made of INOX material; advantages: homogeneous strength and deformation, also there are no degradation problems due to weathering. Chemical blocking; advantage: longer durability as it prevents seepage between piton and rock
- Lanyard: about 250 meters, diameter 13 mm with breaking strength 11'000 kg. Fastening every 4 to 5 meters
- steps: approximately 60 pieces, 20 mm diameter, made of stainless steel material
Personal equipment:
- harness
- dissipator with appropriate carabiners
- helmet
Hazards:
- overcrowding resulting in risk of falling rocks
- bad weather and thunderstorms
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The original version is the page in Italian.