Sentiero Ivano Dibona - Cristallino d'Ampezzo (3008m)
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Sentiero Ivano Dibona: Photo Enrico Maioni
Beauty
By
Planetmountain.com
Orientation
South
Ascent height difference
1600m
Ferrata height difference
200m
Height
2932m
Difficulty
Medium
Time
8 hours
Period
Depending on snow conditions from July to October.
Popularity
high
This long itinerary crosses the well-known 27m suspension bridge and then follows a magnificent and airy line along ledges used during the First World War. The ferrata poses no particular difficulties as it is predominantly downhill. By combing the Ivano Dibona with the Ferrata Bianchi on the Cristallo di Mezzo and the diversion to the Cima del Cristallino one can carry out a fantastic traverse through the Gruppo del Cristallo.
Getting there
From Cortina take the SS 48 towards Passo Tre Croci to Capanna Rio Gere and park at the start of the Sonforca chairlift (1698m), located beneath Mt. Cristallo. Access
Take the chairlift to Rif. Sonforca and continue in gondolas to Forcella Staunies (2919m). From the top of the lift a clearly signposted iron ladder leads to the first cables.
NOTE: the Staunies lift that leads to Monte Cristallo in the Dolomites was closed on 24/07/2016 until further notice due to 'technical and administrative problems.' Itinerary
From the top of the lift climb up the iron ladder to the first cables which lead leftwards to the wooden ‘Ponte del Cristallo’ suspension bridge. Once across this awe-inspiring but safe gangway that crosses the deep gorge the itinerary continues towards Forcella Grande (2874m), from where an equipped path leads off up to the summit of Cristallino d’Ampezzo (3008m - h 0,30).
From Forcella Grande it is also possible to descend to Forcella Verde and the Ferrata De Pol by following the obvious marked path. Our itinerary continues however past the Forcella Grande and along the south face via ledges, equipped in places, to beneath the Cresta Bianca (2932m). After having passed various military constructions the path leads to Forcella Padeon (2760m) and the bivouac Bivacco Mag. Carlo Buffa di Perrero, before ascending slightly along the south face of Col Pistone (2862m) and Vecio del Forame (2868m) to Forcella Alta (2640m). A steep scree descent leads to Forcella Bassa (2417m), from where a path leads leftwards directly down into Val Padeon, shortening the walk by 2 hours.
The Sentiero Ivano Dibona continues however along scree slopes, past First World War Italian military positions and the Cresta del Zurlon (2379m) to Col dei Stombi (2168m), to then zig-zag rapidly down into the forest and the Val Padeon. Descent
Once on the path no. 203 either proceed to Ospitale (1490m) and the SS 51 to return by bus or second car, or alternatively return to Rif. Somforca (2110m) to then descend by chairlift to the starting point. Gear
Normal via ferrata kit. Maps/Bibliography
Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1 by John Smith and Graham Fletcher. Cicerone Press 2002 Difficulty
Although predominantly downhill and always well-equipped wherever necessary, this itinerary is long and requires a certain degree of general fitness. Check the weather and snow conditions before setting off.
From Cortina take the SS 48 towards Passo Tre Croci to Capanna Rio Gere and park at the start of the Sonforca chairlift (1698m), located beneath Mt. Cristallo. Access
Take the chairlift to Rif. Sonforca and continue in gondolas to Forcella Staunies (2919m). From the top of the lift a clearly signposted iron ladder leads to the first cables.
NOTE: the Staunies lift that leads to Monte Cristallo in the Dolomites was closed on 24/07/2016 until further notice due to 'technical and administrative problems.' Itinerary
From the top of the lift climb up the iron ladder to the first cables which lead leftwards to the wooden ‘Ponte del Cristallo’ suspension bridge. Once across this awe-inspiring but safe gangway that crosses the deep gorge the itinerary continues towards Forcella Grande (2874m), from where an equipped path leads off up to the summit of Cristallino d’Ampezzo (3008m - h 0,30).
From Forcella Grande it is also possible to descend to Forcella Verde and the Ferrata De Pol by following the obvious marked path. Our itinerary continues however past the Forcella Grande and along the south face via ledges, equipped in places, to beneath the Cresta Bianca (2932m). After having passed various military constructions the path leads to Forcella Padeon (2760m) and the bivouac Bivacco Mag. Carlo Buffa di Perrero, before ascending slightly along the south face of Col Pistone (2862m) and Vecio del Forame (2868m) to Forcella Alta (2640m). A steep scree descent leads to Forcella Bassa (2417m), from where a path leads leftwards directly down into Val Padeon, shortening the walk by 2 hours.
The Sentiero Ivano Dibona continues however along scree slopes, past First World War Italian military positions and the Cresta del Zurlon (2379m) to Col dei Stombi (2168m), to then zig-zag rapidly down into the forest and the Val Padeon. Descent
Once on the path no. 203 either proceed to Ospitale (1490m) and the SS 51 to return by bus or second car, or alternatively return to Rif. Somforca (2110m) to then descend by chairlift to the starting point. Gear
Normal via ferrata kit. Maps/Bibliography
Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites: Vol 1 by John Smith and Graham Fletcher. Cicerone Press 2002 Difficulty
Although predominantly downhill and always well-equipped wherever necessary, this itinerary is long and requires a certain degree of general fitness. Check the weather and snow conditions before setting off.
08/09/2010 Renzo Becherelli
Bellissimo sentiero ferrato,panorami stupendi. Fatto a luglio,dopo 25 anni dalla mia "prima",senza difficoltà. Nuova corda e paletti nel primo tratto,poi c'è qualche punto di corda sciupata.Talora si sente il bisogno della corda nei tratti sprovvisti.Causa la sua lunghezza, necessita di allenamento.
17/07/2009 Patrizia Perut
Non vedevo l'ora di fare questa ferrata erano mesi che prendevo informazioni anche insieme a me avrei portato mia figli di 11 anni e con lei non voglio fare niente di pericoloso.Panorama stupendo punti esposti senza sicurezza scarsa segnaletica sui 2 canaloni della discesa.Sconsigliata ai bambini.
23/03/2009 Claudio Sacchi
Chi trova impegnativa, se non per la lunghezza, questa ferrata, attacchi le pedule al chiodo e faccia lo "struscio" in centro. Io l'ho fatta con mia moglie partendo da 3 Croci; il panorama è grandioso. Mia moglie è scesa a Ospitale mentre mi è toccato risalire Val Padeon a riprendere l'auto:luuuunga
06/06/2008 carlo giorgioni
Ferrata molto panoramica, con pochi passaggi impegnativi. attenzione! Il percorso è molto lungo, ed i tempi richiesti, specie se si è in gruppo sono molto superiori a quanto le guide riportano.Una volta finito il tratto attrezzato, bisogna affrontare numerosi saliscendi spezzagambe che possono colpire nel morale l'inesperto poco in forma. Un gruppo di oltre 5 persone può mettere in conto 10 ore per l'arrivo a Ospitale.
Beauty
By
Planetmountain.com
Orientation
South
Ascent height difference
1600m
Ferrata height difference
200m
Height
2932m
Difficulty
Medium
Time
8 hours
Period
Depending on snow conditions from July to October.
Popularity
high
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