The Ferrata del Picasass is a recent ferrata, excellently aided on excellent rock (granite). The via ferrata is exposed during the ascent with a challenging passage - an overhanging horizontal traverse to get around an edge airy - and in the final stretch it allows you to pass over a long and very exciting bridge of monkeys.
Starting location:
The starting point is Baveno in the province of Verbania. Once in the village, follow La Tranquilla Campsite. Behind the campsite is via alle Cave, from where the trip will start. Look for a parking lot in via alle Cave or via Sesena.
From the parking lot with the car you will look for it along via alle Cave you will notice a paved road uphill. There are some white-red signs and a sign indicating the Ferrata. Go up the road, initially paved, then unpaved. Cross the highway and continue on the road until you reach a saddle, where you will take the right following the sign for the Ferrata dei Picasass. Continue uphill until you reach the start of the via ferrata (45' from the parking lot).
Via Ferrata:
The via ferrata begins with a beautiful vertical wall in which you continue thanks to the brackets and the excellent rock (granite) where it is possible to proceed well in adherence. Once the first wall is finished turn left for an easy traverse and climb up vertical on a wall full of holds. Make a traverse to the left and attach a new vertical wall with abundant brackets. Then a ledge to the right and another vertical wall. We then reach the key passage of the via ferrata. An overhanging traverse overhang that goes around an edge. The transition is not extremely difficult, but it requires good strength in the arms and the exposure when around the edge is present. The transition is short - 3 carabiner changes- and adrenaline. Taking advantage of a rock at the bottom you can avoid pulling too much on the cable while going around the edge. Completed the passage we go up a boulder and face a vertical wall with a short overhanging stretch, not particularly difficult. Once past this small roof we face a long wall with brackets that goes up an aerial wall but not difficult. Then cross to the right to go up another wall. Now the slope decreases and the successive walls are more supported allowing to climb the last rocks in adherence before the suspension bridge. The long bridge of the 3-string monkeys is very exciting and if one prefers not to do so it is circumventable by path. At the end of the bridge, go up a wall that is lying down, easily climbing and you reach the summit cross, ending the via ferrata (1h 30' from the start - 2h 15' total).
Descent:
From the end of the via ferrata, follow the well-marked path M3 that brings us back to the crossroads left on the approach. From there backwards for the approach path to the car (45' from the end of the via ferrata - 3h total).
Notes:
The Ferrata is recent and pleasant. Vertical, exposed, never too difficult and with an excellent rock. The key passage is a beautiful overhanging traverse that - albeit short - puts the hiker to the test. The bridge is long and adrenaline but overall stable.
Opportunities:
The Ferrata dei Picasass is a beautiful itinerary around Lake Maggiore. The landscape component is very interesting and certainly worth doing in the mid-seasons - given the low height.
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Beautiful via ferrata, above all for the marvelous sight on the lago maggiore and the Borromee islands that accompany you from the beginning until the end.
Absolutely to do.
My first ferrata! Beautiful, panoramic, very varied, just the right amount ... I liked very much the overhanging bridge and the Tibetan bridge! …to redo!!!
07 / Jul / 2019 - Very spectacular via ferrata with a view of the Borromean Islands ... a great advantage is the granite formation on which you walk for the maximum grip that derives from it.
The only drawback lack of water on the whole route and shelter always closed on the summit of the Cross.
Highly recommended
Simple via ferrata, too aided, ideal for beginners. The route is not very exposed except for the only difficult stretch of the route: the short overhanging traverse. Beu panoramas.
Very nice via ferrata, ideal for beginners.
The trait described as difficult is very short and it is enough to keep a little arms and overcome without difficulty.
The whole route is very well aided and allows you to stop and admire the panorama in safety and take pictures.
PD / Difficult: pleasant and panoramic; a key point = short exposed crossbar and slightly overhanging but well protected; a
bridge; full tour 4 hours; must-have binoculars.
Non-binding via ferrata. There are two slightly peppery points: the highly exposed and slightly overhanging crossbar that can be seen in the photo, and the Tibetan bridge towards the end (which can be circumvented anyway). Suitable for newbies. The views of Lake Maggiore are exceptional.
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Alberto Sacco
27/07/2019 at 10:14Beautiful via ferrata, above all for the marvelous sight on the lago maggiore and the Borromee islands that accompany you from the beginning until the end.
Absolutely to do.
Sabrina
22/07/2019 at 15:38My first ferrata! Beautiful, panoramic, very varied, just the right amount ... I liked very much the overhanging bridge and the Tibetan bridge! …to redo!!!
Carlo Trek M
10/07/2019 at 15:3907 / Jul / 2019 - Very spectacular via ferrata with a view of the Borromean Islands ... a great advantage is the granite formation on which you walk for the maximum grip that derives from it.
The only drawback lack of water on the whole route and shelter always closed on the summit of the Cross.
Highly recommended
giusy.ghelfi
18/06/2019 at 14:01Simple via ferrata, too aided, ideal for beginners. The route is not very exposed except for the only difficult stretch of the route: the short overhanging traverse. Beu panoramas.
Edward Miazza
25/03/2019 at 12:33Not very demanding via ferrata, suitable for everyone and well aided. Fantastic view of Lake Maggiore.
Giovanna Zoia
14/03/2019 at 08:40Very nice via ferrata, ideal for beginners.
The trait described as difficult is very short and it is enough to keep a little arms and overcome without difficulty.
The whole route is very well aided and allows you to stop and admire the panorama in safety and take pictures.
zed9
07/03/2019 at 13:17PD / Difficult: pleasant and panoramic; a key point = short exposed crossbar and slightly overhanging but well protected; a
bridge; full tour 4 hours; must-have binoculars.
david.bianchi64
13/01/2019 at 11:26Non-binding via ferrata. There are two slightly peppery points: the highly exposed and slightly overhanging crossbar that can be seen in the photo, and the Tibetan bridge towards the end (which can be circumvented anyway). Suitable for newbies. The views of Lake Maggiore are exceptional.
mailasiaa
30/12/2018 at 17:26Ferrata dei Pica Sas, is a route suitable even for beginners, with an extraordinary view over Lake Maggiore
gianni.bisetti
26/12/2018 at 16:08Not very demanding via ferrata. Very rewarding from a panoramic point of view. Ideal for those who want to get close to the via ferrata