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The Mario Minonzio via ferrata is often wrongly considered less interesting than the nearby and more popular CAI Barzio via ferrata at Zucco di Pesciola, undoubtedly more athletic. In reality, it is a rugged, engaging, complete route that allows, especially if approaching via the Coldere trail, an engaging crest ride in a severe and grandiose environment, with some not at all easy passages though never too difficult. Due to its crest-running characteristics, the Mario Minonzio via ferrata is also suitable for reverse traversal. In this case, however, the "difficult" passages to pay more attention to on descent will be: the final part of the little wall-crack after the first gully; the descending traverse on the detached blade after the descending ladder; the last part of the ascent from the notch with the narrow crack, and obviously the final little wall leading to the start, which on descent should be tackled, for practicality, staying well to the left of the chain to find the best foot holds. Advice for prepared and fit people, for a grandiose, certainly tiring but rewarding route, is to ascend the demanding CAI Barzio via ferrata at Zucco di Pesciola. From there, via an obvious trail, reach the base of a 20-meter little wall, exposed but with UIAA I+ difficulty, which deposits right at the Cristo delle Vette. From there, via an easy trail, to the short equipped notch leading to the Dente dei Campelli, from where, via the Minonzio via ferrata, one takes the Barbisino crest and, via the Coldere, descends to Piani di Bobbio, after a stunning and engaging crest ride with distinctly Dolomite sensations.
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