The “Alpini Path,” Strada degli Alpini in Italian, is one of the highlights of the Dolomites of Sesto. During World War I, it was built by Italian mountain troops called Alpini. It is not an easy trail but a very narrow and exposed mountain path that leads through a wonderful landscape with canyons and high walls.
The Alpini path is a long mountain hike along old trails used in WW1 (First World War). The actual via ferrata does not have great differences in altitude. Anyway, the hike along these narrow mountain crests, secured perfectly with steel ropes, is very exposed.
The Alpini Path, a historic Via Ferrata
This “Strada” (road in Italian) is a historic via Ferrata. During WWI, the ledge called “Cengia della Salvezza” was used as a fast and efficient connection between the “Giralba pass” and the “Sentinella pass.”
This road was built because Italian troops could not penetrate Austrian territory from the south.
The Alpini path was converted into a trail for experienced hikers in the 30’s.
It’s an easy Ferrata with unforgettable lookouts but a severe mountain adventure. Some variants can be decided according to your skills and shape.
- Where: Dolomites of Sesto.
- Difficulty: medium.
- Duration: two days – one night.
- Note: a minimum of two people is required for the above. The price decreases with the increase of subscribers (maximum three). It would be advisable to book as early as possible to guarantee the availability of the Rifugio’s rooms.