Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Vie ferrate in Bella Italia - Day III


Our last day in Italy has come. We drove just some kilometers south to Dro and parked the car behind a sports field. In less than 10 minutes, we reached the entrance to the via ferrata "Rio Sallagoni" (Difficulty C - B/C).



It was a real adventure to climb in a narrow canyon. After the first part, there was a broad green sandy area finishing again in a tight canyon.


We crossed the creek on top with a rope bridge and then continued uphill. We crossed several times through the water and climbed next to a little waterfall through a tight hole upwards.


The next climbing part contained another rope bridge over the creek. The secured via ferrata ended at the wooden bridge and a trail led up to the Castello di Drena. 



We decided to go on (difficulty A/B - B) that challenged us even a bit more and I got some wet feet.


Then I did not care anymore to always stay on top of the stones. At the end, a final rope led up to a little vineyard. Nearby was the castle and a little cafe. There we enjoyed a final drink and evaluated our course.


To reach back to the parking lot, we took a trail that crossed the street twice and that had a last rock to climb down. 

It was a fantastic weekend and I am planning already the next tours.



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