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Alternative Route 4
From Grödner pass to Pisciadù mountain hut via the
Tridentina-Klettersteig (fixed rope route)
This challenging, highly
interesting and varied
alternative route is suitable
for surefooted hikers
with mountaineering experience
and a solid basic
knowledge of climbing. It
should only be attempted
by experienced mountaineers
with good equipment
or in the company
of a mountain guide. You
should not carry any heavy
rucksacks and check the
weather forecast to ensure
conditions are favourable
before setting off. This
tour should only be undertaken
if there are relatively
few climbers already on
On the main point of the Pisciadù fixed rope route the route (a fairly common
occurrence).
From the Grödner pass, follow path No. 666 downwards (or towards
the east from the pass at 1,956m, going along main road No. 243
at the car park) and then follow the signposts to the fixed rope route.
After hiking round the Torre Brunico, climb up to the waterfall .The
Klettersteig-Tridentina runs right along the waterfall and is secured by
wire-cables and some rungs. The route is varied, exposed but secure
and leads to a grassy area at approx. 2,300m. If you wish to avoid the
following section, you can walk to the Pisciadù hut via a footpath. If you
wish to continue the rock climb, you must now tackle the most difficult
section, which means climbing along a long exposed ladder followed
by a small hanging bridge between walls over a deep ravine. Once you
have accomplished this, you can then enjoy the plateau of the peak. It
is not recommended to return the same way, instead, head south along
a path that leads comfortably to the Pisciadù mountain hut.
Approx. 3 hours
Fifth stage
From the Pisciadù mountain hut to Castiglioni mountain
hut on the Marmolada
Altitude difference: ascent 750m; descent 1280m
Length of the path: approx. 19 km
Hiking time: 6.30-7 hours
Paths: Nos. 666, 647, 627, 601
Grade:
EE, with partly secured sections
This stage is rather long but fascinating and rewarding because of the
spectacular panoramic views. It is possible, according to personal preference,
to avoid staying overnight at the heavily frequented Pordoi pass.
From the Pisciadù hut, choose path No. 666 that goes towards the
south, on the eastern bank of the beautiful lake and walk along the
western slope of the Cima Pisciadù.
Above the Val de Tita (Tita valley), there are two different possibilities
for continuing the walk: over rocks or along a section secured
with wire-cables. The latter is certainly the safer of the two options.
The path goes further over a scree and occasionally over snowfields
before reaching a saddle where the path heads southwards then
towards the west and, after climb, reaches the featureless high plateau
of the Sella. When it is foggy, you must be especially vigilant
in following the markings. The path now continues towards the
south and crosses the high plateau (here path 649 diverges towards
the west to the Sellajoch) and then finally heads down to the
Zwischenkofelscharte (Ladin: “Antersass”) (col at 2,861m). Path 666
ends here and rejoins with footpath No. 647 coming up from Pian
de Sciavanèis.
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