Via Ferrata delle Laste e Gallerie di Cima Rocca
An easy via ferrata, suitable also for beginners, which offers a wonderful view on lake Garda as well as interesting historical traces.
Easy protected routes which follow the higher part of the system of tunnels and trenches which were part of the Austrian defence lines during the First World War. Headlamps needed for the tunnels
The simple Via Ferrata delle Laste leads to the Chapel of San Giovanni al Monte – popular with the inhabitants of Biacesa – the starting point of the labyrinth of tunnels and trenches excavated into the hart of the mountain which lead to Cima Ro cca, or rather cross it from side to side. There are tunnels and trenches to explore with a torch which are also suitable for families with children who have a love of the mountains and a taste for adventure.
The view from Cima Rocca extends from Lake Garda to the eastern peaks of the Ledro Valley.
Author’s recommendation
There is a complex and articulated system of tunnels in Cima Rocca. Do not forget a lamp!
Safety information
- Only do the via ferrata if you are reasonably fit and in excellent health.
- Do not do the via ferrata in bad weather, especially if it looks like a storm is coming.
- Do not do the via ferrata alone: if you have an accident nobody will be able to call for help.
- The risk of rock falls increases if there are others on the via ferrata or with wind or rain.
- Always check route conditions; in winter you may find snow and ice on some routes which make progression dangerous.
- Use proper safety gear (helmet, harness, ferrata kit with double self-locking carabiners and energy absorbing systems); put on your helmet once you get near to the wall. Rocks might fall before you get to the start of the via ferrata.
- During progression always keep both carabiners clipped onto the safety cable and when you pass the anchor points make sure at least one is clipped on to each safety cable.
- Only one person may be on any length of cable between two anchor points.
- Wear clothing suited to the altitude, the season and the length of the route: hiking boots and ferrata gloves to protect you from contact with the metal parts.
- Pay special attention on the easy parts where there are no cables.
- Always check the condition of the bolts and cables on the wall as they can suffer damage in bad weather. If you even think you see any problems that might compromise safety, turn back and let us know about the situation at [email protected] .
- Always evaluate a few important conditions: the proximity to other crowds, all the gears available and the preservation of the route. Beware, YOU are ultimately and solely responsible for taking this path and the safety rules and features that goes with it.
- These instructions are no substitute for the specific courses held by mountaineering associations or professional guides. Unless you have experience doing via ferratas, it is better to go accompanied by a mountain guide.
Emergency number 112.
The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.
Tips and hints
- Facing a via ferrata requires knowledge of the right technique of progression and some training. If you want to try out this experience for the first time or check the use of the via ferrata set, we recommend that you contact one of our mountain guides: www.gardatrentino.it
- For further information on routes, activities, events and accommodation at lake Garda: APT Garda Trentino, Tel. +39 0464 554444 - www.gardatrentino.it
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Turn-by-turn directions
Access
From the car park in Biacesa take the path SAT470 dei Bech and then the bolted trail SAT471 delle Laste.
Route
After a few bends you find yourself at the start of the bolted section,which heads up easy slabs as far as a small cave (5). You get over the finalrocky outcrops and come to the shelter Bivacco Arcioni and the chapelof San Giovanni.Keep going and you come to three tunnels (make sure to have a headlamp)with a ladder (6-7-8) excavated in the rock from one side to the other.You reach the summit along the trail that leads up on your right.
Return
From Cima Rocca head down the north side along a steep boltedsection which leads you to the mouth of the main tunnel. Once youreach Bocca Pasumer you go down to Biacesa on the SAT460.
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can reach Biacesa with the bus line "Riva - Valle di Ledro".
Info & timetable: www.gardatrentino.it
Getting there
From the Garda Trentino area follow the directions to Valle di Ledro. Biacesa is the first village after the long tunnel.
Getting to northern lake Garda / Garda Trentino: www.gardatrentino.it
Parking
Free parking in Biacesa (near the sport field - at the traffic light right, after the little restaurant right again).Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Garda Trentino trekking map – On sale in information offices in Riva del Garda, Arco and Torbole
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
- technical mountain clothing
- hiking boots with Vibram or similar sole
- via ferrata gear
- harness
- helmet
- gloves
- pickaxe and crampons (when necessary)
- a length of rope (recommended)
- headlamp is needed for the tunnels
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