Lieutenant Mario Fusetti Via Ferrata

From the car park of the "Tre Sassi" Fort on the "Val Parola" pass, to reach the start of the ferrata, take the path towards "Stria" mountain until you reach the "Goiginger" Gallery at an altitude of 2,255 metres above sea level. Once you have come out on the other side, you reach the "Goiginger" post, after which, at a distance of about 800 metres, you can find the start of the ferrata.

The approach through the tunnel takes about 1 hour.

The via ferrata kit:

comfortable boot that adapts to the shape of the foot with carved rubber sole to prevent slipping long trousers breathable t-shirt substitute T-shirt (preferably breathable) sweatshirt or pile windproof and rainproof jacket breathable socks waist - adjustable climbing harness via ferrata set with ergonomic coretec carabiners and abrasion-resistant elasticated webbing lanyards climbing helmet (to be worn when approaching the via ferrata's strarting point to avoid falling rocks) via ferrata gloves waterproof backpack or backpack with waterproof cover sun cream anti-glare glasses emergency rope (ability required)

There are no refreshments along the way, therefore you need to stock up on water and food.

Always let someone know where you are going and the approximate duration of the hike and avoid going alone.

The telephone number in case of emergency is 112 or 118 (ambulance).

If you are approaching this practice for the first time, it is reccomended to contact the Alpine Guides.

By car From Innsbruck A22 Brennero highway to the Bressanone tool booth, continue through the Pusteria Valley, Badia Valley, the Campolongo Pass and Valparola Pass From Verona/Milan A22 Brennero highway up to Egna Ora tool booth, continue for Fiemme Valley, Fassa Valley, Pordoi Pass, Arabba and Valparola Pass From Venice A27 highwayway tool booth Belluno follow the Agordina 203 to Agordo, Caprile and Valparola Pass

By train

Nearest railway stations

Belluno - 70 km Brunico - 48 km Ponte Gardena - 51 km

By bus

Brunico - 47 Km connection by SAD line www.sad.it Belluno - 70 km - connected by the Dolomitibus www.dolomitibus.it

By plane

Venice Treviso/Venice Marco Polo - 160/170 km Innsbruck - 140 km Verona - 270 km Milan Bergamo/Milan Malpensa - 310/400 km

"Valparola" Pass, the starting and arrival point of the excursion, relates to the tourist centers of the Province of Belluno and Trentino - Alto Adige through SAD and Dolomitbus extra-urban lines.

Mountain Guides:

Francesco Tremolada  Filippo Beccari 

Before the start, it is reccomended to get informed about the weather, which changes rapidly in the mountains, and the conditions of the route.

"The vademecum of the sustainable hiker":

choose the route according to your physical and technical abilities before the start, read up on the route you intend to take (distances, height difference, hours spent, springs, fountains, refuges, lifts, bivouacs, etc.). check the condition of the chosen path never undertake a hike alone always take the rubbish back to the village please stay on the marked trails please be quiet do not pick up stones or minerals do not feed animals do not light fires do not pick up flowers or plants