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Review of the Route
Introduction:
The Ferrata dei Piceni is a new aided route and the only via ferrata in the Marche region. It is located near Pioraco in the province of Macerata. The via ferrata is easy even if it has a couple of athletic traits that require a minimum of training. The itinerary is short and given the low altitude it can be covered almost all year round.
Starting location:
The starting point is close to the town of Pioraco (MC). To reach the starting point you need to go up the SP 361 towards Pioraco. Before arriving in the town you will notice a sign "Cartiere di Fabriano". After about 200 meters there is an asphalted road on the left that goes up again, take it and you will reach a small church near which you can park. The signals for the via ferrata can be seen.
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Approach:
Once the car is parked, follow the signs and the CAI signposts along the wood up to the red slab that marks the beginning of the via ferrata (30' from the parking lot).
Via Ferrata:
The first aided section is downhill and serves as a handrail. We begin to climb aided parts inside the low difficulty forest on rocks sometimes covered by mosses that could reduce adherence. You then reach a wall with a slightly overhanging start where you climb vertically with the help of several changes around an certainly interesting environment. The development of the via ferrata follows a rather vertical line and abundantly uses the use of brackets to facilitate the otherwise strenuous progression, given the type of particularly smooth rock.
After a horizontal section you reach the key passage: a vertical wall with an overhanging roof that requires good arm strength for the first two carabiner changes. The artificial brackets come to support us but should not be underestimated. You end the wall and then you come to a short ladder that makes us continue along the climb always assisted by abundant change. After a while you reach the end of the via ferrata (30' - 1h from the parking lot).
Descent:
In fact you go up the path and then you reach a crossroads with indications for the return that takes place inside the wood (20' from the end of the ferrata - 1h 20' total).
Notes:
This recent ferrata takes place in an environment that is little known but of certain landscape interest. The via ferrata itself is interesting even if the type of rock and the abundance of metal equipment present marks the type of progression. A couple of slightly more difficult and athletic passes require a minimum of training, however the via ferrata is suitable for beginners.
Opportunities:
La Ferrata dei Piceni is located in an environment where there are no other aided routes. The nearest via ferratas are those of the Gran Sasso massif: the Ferrata Danesi, the Ferrata Ventricini and the Ferrata Ricci. Still on the Gran Sasso massif on the southern slope you can follow the Ferrata to the Bafile Shelter, the Via Ferrata Brizio and the long Aided path of the Centenary. Moving to Umbria instead, you could walk along the Ferrata of the Gorges of the Serra.
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Evaluation of the Itinerary
- Technical difficulties
2/5
- Environmental difficulties:
1/5
- Exposure:
2/5
- Physical commitment:
2/5
Route details
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Approach: 0:30 h
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Ferrata: 0:30 h
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Itinerary: 1:20 h
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Ferrata height difference: 200 m
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Route difference: 377
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Max altitude: 768 m
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Length: 2.7 Km
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Erick Moretti
21/10/2019 at 16:57Ferrata percorsa il 21/10/2019. La ferrata è corta ma allo stesso tempo molto carina ed adrenalinica. Di sicuro non adatta a neofiti e persone non molte altre. Ci sono due passaggi impegnativi che implicano un maggior sforzo sulle braccia, sforzo reso più complicato dal cambio del moschettone. La maggior distanza tra una cambra e l’altra rendono più intenso l’uso delle braccia che alla fine si fanno sentire, anche perché la parete molto liscia non permette appigli naturali sulla roccia e pertanto si è costretti ad usare le cambre per arrampicarsi. Da capire il segnale posto all’ingresso della stessa con indicazione di “non aperta al pubblico” posto all’ingresso della stessa, senza richiamare un ordinanza. Ad oggi la ferrata è ben tenuta e mantenuta e non presenta rotture. Ben segnato tutto l’anello del sentiero.
mariomossone43
21/07/2019 at 16:31Traveled on 6/22/19.
Short but interesting via ferrata to be covered only in good weather avoiding the hottest periods of the year and in dry soil conditions.
In key passage it undoubtedly requires technique and also a bit of physical strength but it can be overcome even by those who are not too tall.
In my opinion it is absolutely not suitable for beginners unless you limit yourself to covering the first sections to the key point and then going back over it.
The circular route is well signposted.
As for parking, it is advisable to use a large area within the small cluster of houses (now abandoned due to earthquake damage) that can be reached by turning right about 250 m past the small church along the main road .
Francis
30/06/2019 at 10:15Very fun via ferrata, 2 technical passages with small overhang to overcome.
If you go in a group, bring along a piece of rope to help any people in need.
Very very nice
stefano.lazza
18/03/2019 at 10:33Ferrata not recommended for those who are lower than 170/175 cm as the distance between the rungs is excessive. The greatest difficulty is in fact given by this factor, which requires a considerable physical effort and becomes almost impossible for those who do not reach a certain height.
1fabio2004
02/01/2019 at 15:45It can be described with the phrase: Short but intense !!! Congratulations to those who designed it and set it up ... very pleasant and some very beautiful air passages. The first section is pure strength but well protected! In any case, I believe that, having done so many via ferrata in the Dolomites, it is not for beginners or for those who have never touched a via ferrata.