Via ferratas in the Adamello-Presanella Mountain Range
The via ferratas in the Adamello‑Presanella are among the best‑known in Northern Italy and allow you to climb the mountains along equipped routes featuring vertical ladders, cables, iron rungs, and suspended bridges. These itineraries run along walls and ridges, often retracing the pathways of the First World War. They are demanding routes, suitable only for experienced mountaineers properly equipped with a harness and via ferrata kit. Climbing the rock, just a step from the sky is one of the most thrilling and unforgettable experiences the mountains can provide.
The via ferrata paradise
The Path of Flowers: a legendary Via ferrata
The Path of Flowers is one of the via ferratas on Mount Adamello with the greatest historical and naturalistic interest. The route follows the defensive line used by the Alpini during the First World War to connect the positions along the Castellaccio–Pisgana ridge, at nearly 3,000 metres a.s.l.
The itinerary starts from the top station of the Presena Cable Car and follows the trail leading to Passo di Lago Scuro, where a First World War military outpost stands, complete with a small chapel and a recently restored barracks which was turned into a museum. Climbing the long stone staircase northwards, you reach Capanna Amici di Lago Scuro and Corno di Lago Scuro (3,165 m). Despite its gentle name, the Path of Flowers crosses exposed ledges and uneven gullies, continuing with ladders and walkways. Once at the Gendarme, you can choose to cross the two suspended bridges hanging over the void or alternatively walk through the long tunnel with a headlamp. The trail then reaches Passo Castellaccio (2,963 m) and descends along the eastern valley to the Laghetti del Monticello and the nearb
The most spectacular via ferratas in Pontedilegno-Tonale
The Path of Flowers, the Payer Mountain Hut and the Austrian Trails: equipped routes in the Adamello‑Presanella mountain range, running along walls, ridges, and First World War pathways. Vertical ladders, cables, iron rungs, and suspended bridges turn every route into a true high‑altitude experience. Discover all the via ferratas in Pontedilegno‑Tonale and choose the one that best matches your level of preparation.
Maybe you were wondering…
Are via ferratas suitable for everyone?
What equipment is required to tackle a via ferrata?
L’equipaggiamento per percorrere una via ferrata è obbligatoriamente composto da:
un imbrago omologato per i set da ferrata
un set da ferrata composto da due longe, il dissipatore e due moschettoni
il casco
un paio di guanti da ferrata
Oltre a questo equipaggiamento specifico, non va dimenticato un abbigliamento adeguato e l’utilizzo di scarponi rinforzati.
I do not have any equipment. Can I rent it?
Of course. In the many specialised outdoor shops in Ponte di Legno and the Tonale Pass, there is top‑brand gear and knowledgeable staff ready to advise you and ensure you are fully equipped and safe. In the many specialised outdoor shops in Ponte di Legno and the Tonale Pass, there is top‑brand gear and knowledgeable staff ready to advise you and ensure you are fully equipped and safe.
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