Malga Canali - Rifugio Treviso - Vani Alti - Bivacco Reali - Ferrata Fiamme Gialle
Fixed rope route
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This hike develops in one of the lesser-known parts of the Pale di San Martino, on the Subgroup of the Croda Granda, north east of Rifugio Treviso.
difficult
Distance 11.6 km
Traditionally this loop is proposed in the opposite direction in order to travel the Ferrata Fiamme Gialle uphill. The passage of the Vani Alti however is a climb that from a hiking point of view is to be considered technical and dangerous (if you have a rope and you do not feel safe there are some rings with which to protect yourselves), for this we propose to face it going up and recommend doing this loop counter-clockwise. From Rifugio Treviso, once you leave the main path No. 707 on a track toward Vani Alti, the initial part of the ascent is relatively simple even if it is quite gravelly. From the base of the wall an easy climb begins that lasts about half an hour along what was an old Via Ferrata subsequently removed because it was too dangerous (ed. not so much for the difficulty, but it is a fact that oftentimes the presence of a via ferrata invites inexperienced hikers to follow it). After the ascent and a break to enjoy the panorama with Cima St. Anna (2,374 m a.s.l.), Croda Granda (2,839 m a.s.l.), and Sass d'Ortiga (2,391 m a.s.l.) in the foreground, the path continues on the eastern side of Cime Vani Alti (2,633 m a.s.l.) and, after having climbed over a pass, descends toward Bivacco Renato Reali. From Bivacco Renato Reali, on the way back to Malga Canali, you must therefore face the Ferrata Fiamme Gialle downhill, not particularly difficult but rather vertical, in excellent conditions.
Author’s recommendation
Overall the route is not particularly frequented, recommended only and exclusively to expert hikers.
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
2,670 m
Lowest point
1,303 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
Wall height
150 m
Track types
Asphalt
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
2.6 km
Path
7.4 km
Via ferrata
1.4 km
Safety information
We do not recommend this hike to mountain beginners.Start
Malga Canali (1,303 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.223170, 11.890436
DMS
46°13'23.4"N 11°53'25.6"E
UTM
32T 722907 5122905
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Destination
Malga Canali
Turn-by-turn directions
From Malga Canali, follow path No. 707 to Rifugio Treviso. From Rifugio Treviso, continue along path No. 707 toward Passo Canali and the Pale di San Martino plateau. After about 1 km, take the track on your right toward east for Vani Alti. Continue while paying attention to the red signs indicating the path, toward Bivacco Reali. Once you reach Bivacco Reali, take the path toward Ferrata Fiamme Gialle/Rifugio Treviso, and then return at low altitude to then reach Malga Canali. A possible variant is that of the passage from Bivacco Reali, from which you can reach the summit of Croda Grande (2,489 m a.s.l.) rather easily. The time you will need to go, return, and enjoy the view from the summit is just over an hour. The extra effort will be amply rewarded. Highly recommended.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Parking
Parking near Malga CanaliCoordinates
DD
46.223170, 11.890436
DMS
46°13'23.4"N 11°53'25.6"E
UTM
32T 722907 5122905
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
A. GRECI, B. HOLZER, P. DONSBACH; Ferrate nelle Pale di San Martino, Idea Montagna Edizioni, 2015
Author’s map recommendations
Carta N° 622 Pale di San Martino - Fiera di Primiero 1:25 000: Wanderkarte mit Radrouten, Kompass.
Carta N° 22 Pale di San Martino 1:25.000, Tabacco
Equipment
Mountain backpack, comfortable and sturdy
Mountain boots or good hiking shoes, possibly in Gore-Tex
Windproof jacket and light windproof overtrousers
Spare t-shirts, underwear, socks
Long hiking trousers, comfortable for walking
Fleece or heavy sweater
Small first aid kit, blister plasters
Water bottle or thermos, pocket knife, and headlamp
Information material and map of the area
Telescopic poles, for those who find them comfortable
Sunscreen and camera
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
11.6 km
Duration
7:30 h
Ascent
1,426 m
Descent
1,425 m
Highest point
2,670 m
Lowest point
1,303 m
Statistics
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