Mt. Catinaccio d’Antermoia Route

The via ferrata crosses the highest peak of the Catinaccio Group, the mighty Catinaccio d’Antermoia (3,004 m a.s.l.)

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The trail from the Nature Park House to the Rif. Bergamo al Principe mountain hut (Grasleitenhütte, in German) requires a lot of fitness.
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Finally, the Rif. Bergamo al Principe mountain hut at 2,165 m a.s.l. is in sight.
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We follow the marker to the mountain hut where we will enter the via ferrata.
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Nette Begegnungen auf unserem Weg…
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A steep trail through a scree cirque leads us to the Rif. Bergamo al Principe hut.
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Extra clothes are essential for a tour like this.
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Only 20 more minutes.
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The well-known edelweiss is often spotted along the way.
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Arrived at the mountain hut at 2,691 m a.s.l.
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The via ferrata on the Catinaccio d’Antermoia is varied and not too difficult (difficulty level A/B).
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Climbing sections alternate with freely accessible sections.
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The summit of the Catinaccio d’Antermoia is the highest elevation of the Catinaccio group (3,004 m a.s.l.).
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The last section to the summit leads along an exposed ridge and requires absolute surefootedness.
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Here at the summit, looking back, you can see very well the condition of this last unsecured section of the trail.
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At the summit cross we enjoy the wonderful view on the surrounding Dolomite peaks and take a break.
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From the Catinaccio di Antermoia we can see the legendary Lake Antermoia.
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The Catinaccio d’Antermoia is particularly well suited for a traverse.
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We start our tour at the parking space near the Ciamin Mountain Hut in Bagni di Lavina Bianca and follow trail no. 1, which leads from the visitors' centre to the Rifugio Bergamo al Principe at 2,165 m a.s.l. and requests a very good physical condition. After a short rest, we continue our tour on trail no. 3A, which leads us to Passo Principe, from where we reach the beginning of the fixed-rope route in a few minutes. The fixed-rope route itself is less challenging than the rest of the tour (level of difficulty A/B).

However, pay attention where you put your feet to reduce the danger of rockfalls and use your hands for a better balance! At the end of the fixed-rope route we hike on a horizontal mountain ridge (attention!) until we finally reach the summit cross at 3,004 m a.s.l.

After a picnic we hike the same way back to our starting point. Please note: The Mt. Catinaccio d'Antermoia Route (Kesselkogel Klettersteig, in German) is of medium difficulty and requests a very good physical fitness and some mountain experience. Moreover, you must not suffer from vertigo. A climbing equipment and helmet is absolutely required!

Author: EMS

difficulty: difficult ferrata / fixed rope route