List of closed Via Ferrata

In this simple post we will try to keep track of the aided routes closed or in a state of maintenance. The information is collected from the CAI pages or on general information sites or related to the mountain world. If in doubt, call the local CAI office or the Alpine Guides for updated feedback on the situations.

Last update: 13/10/2019

Closed Ferratas

• Ferrata to the Monte Emilius (Aosta Valley): closed for extraordinary maintenance starting from the end of August 2019 due to damage to the suspension bridge structures.
• Ferrata Casara in Sesto Dolomites: ferrata officially closed due to a landslide that makes passage difficult. Fixed ropes have been installed to cross the affected passage.
• Ferrata Giorrè: partial closure of a section of via ferrata in the period March 1 to June 15 of each year for the protection of birds. However, the Via Ferrata is viable except for the closed section. For more info, here link.
• Parco delle Fucine di Casto: closed generally from November to April of each year.
• Ferrata Gravina at the Pollino Park: closed for maintenance since Autumn 2018.
• Via Ferrata Gamma 2 and Via Ferrata Gamma 1 on the Resegone (Lecco): closing for extraordinary maintenance until a later date.
• Ferrata of Grassoney Guides: officially closed in the period November-May inclusive of each year.
• Ferrata Sperti to the Schiara closed until a later date due to the worsening security conditions such as the homonymous Shelter. Here the link to the Belluno CAI website.
• Ferrata Rocca Bianca till on a date to be decided: following the fire of winter 2017, the Ferrata Rocca Bianca in Caprie was closed. Here the link to the page of the Municipality of Caprie.
• Ferrata delle Gorge till on a date to be decided: due to landslides in the final part, the via ferrata is forbidden. Here the link to the page of the Municipality of Giaglione.
• Ferrata Cabirol at Capo Caccia till on a date to be decided: due to the expertise of the Sardinian Alpine Guides, the via ferrata is closed.
• Ferrata della Vita in Julian Alps till on a date to be decided: due to the impracticability of the route near the Forcella Sagherza the via ferrata is closed. Here the link to the CAI FVG page.
• Ferrata del Camino Ghiacciaio al Sassonero: the Ferrata del Camino was destroyed by a landslide and is closed up on a date to be decided. You can climb up the Ferrata del Ghiacciaio.
• Ferrata Ernesto Franco in the Garda Prealps on the Brescia side: closed and finally dismantled for security reasons.
• Sandro Pertini closure definitive.
• Ferrata Degasperi on the Palon del Bondone closure definitive.
• Ferrata Vecchiacci on the Apuan Alps closure definitive.
• Path of the Vajo Strait in the Carega closure definitive.
• Vajo dei Colori path in the Carega closure definitive.

Ferrate in Maintenance

• The Aided path Olivieri will be closed for about twenty days in September-October 2019 for routine maintenance;

Other safety notices on via ferrata and aided paths

• The Ferrata dell'Infernone (Biella) ha un pezzo di cavo di circa 3 metri staccato che ne pregiudica il proseguo in sicurezza.
• Poor security situation on Centenary aided path on the eastern sector of the Gran Sasso due to the poor state of maintenance of the brackets.
• The original route of the Ferrata degli Angeli on the Island of Tavolara was modified in the first part of the route and partly dismantled. The Tavolara Ferrata to reach Punta Cannone is still available.
• To travel the via ferrata that reach the Cristallo (Dibona and Bianchi) in the Cortina area are no longer served by the historic cable car. It must be considered that the approach and / or descent takes place along the long scree below the hut, which is now closed awaiting news on the cable car.
• Due to landslides the Aided Path Chiesa it is hardly viable. Recommended to call the SAT for more information on the current status of the trail.
• The path of Strada degli Alpini descendsing to the Sentinella Pass in the Sesto Dolomites has been affected by a landslide and is difficult to be undertaken. It is advisable to descend from the path 124 avoiding reaching the Pass in the direction of the Croda Rossa.
• The foothold - Corsi Rifugio - for the Ferrata Goitan is closed for extraordinary maintenance.
• The Zaccagna Aided path in the Apuan Alps is in poor condition, with old frames, a track that is difficult to identify. Be careful if you want to explore the Pizzo d'Uccello.

The list of closed via ferrata or in state of maintenance requires constant coordination and updating. If there are inaccuracies or outdated information on this page, we kindly ask you to write to us and help us keep this page up to date.

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