~ 563 m.a.s.l.

Ferrata Orrido di Foresto - D

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Topo: Ferrata Orrido di Foresto (Topo)

Elevation: 700m

Parking: 45.1407°, 7.1153°

Ferrata: 45.1439°, 7.1145°

2h 30min
time

15min
approach

30min
exit

3km 400m
length

Description

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Characteristics

A beautiful Via Ferrata that runs through a beautiful natural gorge. It contains two physically demanding vertical walls with overhangs. There are three suspension bridges on the Ferrata, two of which are quite long and move back and forth neatly.

Arrival

Drive to Foresto Val di Sula and park at the church square.

Boarding

From the car park, follow the signpost on the road that goes up to the right and also points to the historic climbing wall. The path, first paved and then unpaved, leads into the gorge. Cross the stream for the first time, then walk up the stream and cross it again to the start of the via ferrata.

Exit

At the end of the via ferrata, follow the marked path to the left, which leads us back to the parking lot.

Interesting facts

It is advisable to avoid the via ferrata when there is a lot of water flowing. You have to cross the stream three times. It may be useful to take sandals when crossing.
The via ferrata has three suspension bridges.

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