Via Ferrata "Rino Pisetta" is the most diffuclt ferrata at northern lake Garda. It requires a really good condition and know-how: it is therefore advised only for experienced climbers.
The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.
Access
From the roundabout in Sarche take the road for Madonna di Campiglio for just 50 metres. There is a narrow road on the right which leads to the car park (signposted Via Ferrata). Follow directions along the trail through the woods, across the base of the Dain Piccolo crag. You come to the junction with the path which leads down and gain elevation as far as the start of the ferrata marked by a metal plaque.
Route
Climb a first vertical wall bolted with cables and at the end you can choose to leave it by taking the bolted trail to the right (1). An exposed traverse (2) leads to a system of slabs after which you come to a great pillar (3). Head up the pillar, first along the left ridge and then up the centre, until you come to the log book (4) at the top of the pillar: after this point the route is less demanding until you get to the summit.
Return
Head north along a steep trail and then a dirt track until you get to the town of Ranzo. At the column of San Vigilio take the trail on the left which leads down under the south face of Dain Piccolo. Short sections bolted with cables allow you to descend over rocky outcrops and reach the steep trail which leads down to Sarche. ( 1.5 hours from the summit).
Public transport friendly
You can reach Sarche with the bus line "Riva - Sarche - Trento".
Info & timetable: www.gardatrentino.it
Sarche is about 23 kms from Riva del Garda and Torbole, 17 from Arco.
Follow the directions to Trento / SS 45 bis: you pass by Ceniga, Dro and Pietramurata. Once in Sarche, at the roundabout, follow the directions to Madonna di Campiglio / Comano Terme; after 50m, just opposite the gas station, turn right (sign P - Via ferrata Rino Pisetta).
Getting to northern lake Garda: www.gardatrentino.it
Free parking place in Sarche.
Garda Trentino trekking map – On sale in information offices in Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole
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