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Review of the Route
Introduction:
The Pra Catinat via ferrata has been designed for users who are not prepared from the mountaineering point of view and can also be followed by disabled users if accompanied; it is usable throughout the year because it is exposed to the south-east side at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level.
Starting location:
The starting point of the itinerary is the Hotel Pra Catinat above the hamlet of Depot in the province of Turin. Once in Depot, turn right on the provincial road 172 in the direction of Agnelli, Pequerel and Puy.
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Approach:
It starts from the hotel "Pracatinat" along the path that leads to the ravine, to the left of the structure. At the bottom you will find the beginning of the ferrata (15 'from the parking lot).
Via Ferrata:
Start a short rocky jump and then start a long traverse to the right on grass. Continue on a traverse in ups and downs of low difficulty up to a rocky wall on which the crosspiece becomes exposed and there are handles for the hands and brackets for the feet. At the end of the traverse a section of a few meters of climbing is undertaken where a pair of brackets are useful for the feet. We then reach a rocky terrace and continue along another horizontal trait similar to the previous one. Finally we come to a fairly leaning vertical stretch where we continue on a pleasant climb. At the end of this section we are on the summit slabau concluding the short ferrata (1h from the start - 1h 15 'total).
Descent:
Follow the obvious path and return to the hotel and then to the car park (20 'from the end of the via ferrata - 1h 40' total).
Notes:
We are talking about an easy via ferrata, suitable for beginners who want to try this type of trips. The ferrata extends for three quarters on traverses with a very low total height difference.
Along the entire route you can enjoy a splendid view of the Val Chisone over the villages of Villaretto, Roreto Chisone. On fine clear days, the Rocca di Cavour is also visible.
Opportunities:
Once the Pra Catinat via ferrata is over, if you want to definitely increase the degree of difficulty you can go to Ferrasta Ciardelli (20 'by car) or to Claviere for the local via ferratas: la Ferrata Rocca Clarì, the Military Ferrata and the Ferrata of the Batteria Bassa.
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Evaluation of the Itinerary
- Technical difficulties
2/5
- Environmental difficulties:
2/5
- Exposure:
2/5
- Physical commitment:
2/5
Route details
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Approach: 0:15 h
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Ferrata: 1:00 h
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Itinerary: 2:00 h
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Ferrata height difference: 280 m
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Route difference: 350 m
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Max altitude: 2000 m
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Length: 1.5 Km
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robertopozzi51
31/05/2019 at 00:01I confirm the judgments and the pleasant contribution of the panorama, which is a short trip to the hill above the hotel, following the road.
A clarification: in these days the hotel is closed and a series of ropes and bars seem to prevent access to the front square, coming from the parking lot. So you are led to follow the road that goes up behind the hotel. Access to the via ferrata can be recognized from the other by the beautiful path provided with abundant and continuous fence, which starts at the opposite end of the hotel from the entrance side for those coming from the square. The error costs little delay but can be confusing when it's all closed.
the guerrino
01/05/2019 at 19:10Ideal via ferrata for those approaching the world of via ferrata. Relax and great view!
Filippo Rosi
10/04/2019 at 22:07Short and easy. It can be done in the morning. Nice.