| JORDAN16. 08. 2015 20:20:06 |
Three years ago the planned trip to Dolomiti di Brenta finally took place. It had to be changed a bit thematically and timing-wise, but the main thing is that we decided to visit Brenta. At 3 a.m. we started from Tržič and via Lienz, Bruneck, Bolzano and Kiens we were at 8 a.m. in Madonna di Campiglio. Madonna, this glamorous ski resort always brings back memories of Križaj's first podium in the World Cup, I think in 1978. From Madonna we drove to Vallesinella valley and parked at the parking lot by the hut. Toll and parking for three days, 8€. When the Vallesinella hut parking lot is full, parking is possible in Madonna from where a taxibus runs. From the parking lot we took path no. 317 towards Casinei hut and on to Tuckett hut - 2271 m. It took us 2:15 h to get there; the path is suitable for everyone, so the hut is very popular. The hut can also be reached from Gröste saddle via path no. 331 and later no. 316 in approx. 1:30 h, or from Brentei hut via path no. 318 and later no. 328. All these paths are easy. After a one-hour break we set off from Tuckett hut on path no. 303 towards Tuckett saddle and after a good 20 minutes of walking turned right across the stream to path no. 305 marked for ferrata SOSAT. The path later becomes no. 305b. Right on the other side of the stream, ferrata SOSAT officially starts with the first short ladder, but there is still no need to put on the self-belay set yet because the path is easy for another hour. For some time we walk among rock boulders, larger rocks under the wall of Punta Massari 2839 m, then the path is normal and easy to follow again. Such a path brings us to the real start of the ferrata. For the descent into the gully under Punto Campiglio 2870 m we gear up as the descent is very steep. Down ladders and pegs into the gully and over the jammed rock to the other side, where we will climb to the ledge. For the ascent to the ledge, last season they used a cca 15 m high ladder which they have now sawed off at the bottom. Now, to the right of the ladder, they have placed first slanted then straight-up pegs and cable. The ascent is slightly overhanging at one spot; everything is exposed but not difficult. Along the comfortable ledge we continued to the bend where a wonderful sight appears. On the right Crozzon di Brenta 3135 m, on the left Cima Tosa 3171 m and between them the glacier Vedretta di Camosci. A little further along the ledge we come to the overhang above the ledge, where one needs to duck a bit to continue. Caution is needed here as it is not protected. From the ledge downwards we can see Brentei hut, which we must reach. The higher-lying Alimonta hut is also well visible. Towards the end the ledge drops into the streambed and ladders and cable are installed for the descent. To the overnight stay we still have a good half hour. The path from Tuckett hut to Brentei hut took us 4:30 h. Overnight in Brentei hut with PZS card 14€, beer 4€, coffee 1.5€. Despite the advance reservation I had to explain to the hutkeeper that we Slovenes with PZS card and paid membership get a discount on overnight stay. The hut was almost full, the offer varied, the staff very friendly. That's it for day 1 of wandering.
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