Introduction:
The Ferrata Adolfo Ferrari was inaugurated in 2004 and is an itinerary that runs along a ridge that leads up to Monte Roncalla (1683 m) between crags and pulpits. The itinerary is suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers who want to try out a fun climb avoiding the use of a self-insurance cable.
Starting location:
As often happens for routes that want to reach a summit, there are more possibilities as a starting point. In fact, it is possible to take the path aided both from the Genoese side (Rocca d'Aveto - 1280 m) and from the Piacenza side (Vincenzo Stoto Rifugio near the Crociglia Pass - 1468 m).
In this report we consider the climb from the Ligurian (Genoa) side. You will have to reach Santo Stefano d'Aveto and after the town take the road that steeply leads to Rocca d'Aveto. Park in the vicinity of the square from which the chair lift starts and take a paved road on the left.
Directions for Google Maps available here.
Approach:
The asphalt ends soon and after passing a gate continue towards the Tribolata Valley. We pass close to the walls of the Groppo Rosso until we come across yellow triangular signs. Before reaching the Tribolata Valley landslide, the first signs for the via ferrata begin to be seen. The ascent track is uncertain and needs attention. After a few minutes you reach the first rocks that will be covered free before reaching the start of the via ferrata (1h 15 'from the parking lot).
Via Ferrata:
The via ferrata starts by climbing a rocky spur where easy and moderate stretches alternate which we recommend to tackle by climbing using the cable only as a self-insurance. Following that we meet a chimney that in its initial part is slightly more difficult as a technical level. Subsequently some metal equipment facilitates the progression and leads us between rocks and saddles at the base of a slab. The slab has grips and slots ideal for climbing. At the end of this slab we are near the last rocky pulpit that presents two options:
After this last rocky prominence we continue to the meadows that after a while lead us to the top of Monte Roncalla (40' from the start - about 2h from the parking lot).
Descent:
After the via ferrata there are two options:
Storia:
Come indicato, la ferrata è del 2004 ed è intitolata ad Adolfo (Alfo) Ferrari. Ferrari fu campione del mondo di ciclismo nel 1947 originario della provincia di Cremona.
Notes:
The Ferrata Adolfo Ferrari is an off-track itinerary that helps you discover an interesting corner of the Ligurian Apennines. The itinerary never presents sustained difficulties.
Opportunities:
It is possible to insert them in a loop tour with the nearby Ferrata Mazzocchi for a longer itinerary (around 6 hours including stops) but very satisfying and varied. Although as the crow flies they are not particularly distant, the Via Ferrata Deanna Orlandini and the Ferrata alla Pietra Nera they are actually quite distant for the type of roads. Could be combined in several days stay in the area.
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amedeogrosso01
30/10/2020 at 18:39Le difficoltà della ferrata sono molto modeste ma non sottovalutare visto che in alcuni punti é presente una buona verticalità.
Ideale per neofiti per imparare a vedere i vari appigli naturali presenti.
L’unica nota dolente sono le indicazioni presenti lungo il percorso di avvicinamento. Si deve prendere la strada asfaltata che porta al parcheggio superiore a fianco agli impianti di risalita. Dopo pochi metri imboccare una strada lastricata/sterrata in direzione Groppo Rosso e tenere sempre queste indicazioni fino ad arrivare in Valle Tribolata, dove inizia la ferrata.
cellucceli
14/08/2020 at 12:09La ferrata di per sé non presenta passaggi particolarmente significativi in quanto si svolge quasi interamente su balze con modesta esposizione; l’escursione è comunque bella perché si svolge in ambiente remoto e intatto: attenzione ad individuare l’attacco uscendo dal bosco
Gioele Carboni
20/10/2019 at 18:14Ambiente molto suggestivo; la ferrata, o forse meglio, “sentiero attrezzato” è un interessante itinerario che sale in cresta uno dei diversi speroni rocciosi del Monte Roncalla. Facile: ma come tutte le cose “facili” da non sottovalutare mai. L’deale, come suggerisce la relazione del sito, è abbinarla all’altra ferrata “Mazzocchi” in modo da realizzare un’escursione ad “anello” molto appagante in quanto l’ambiente circostante è veramente unico.
Filippo Rosi
09/03/2019 at 16:33Combined with the nearby Ferrata Mazzocchi. Cute ridge itinerary with no claims on technical difficulties. Nice Apennine tour. I advise.