Malga Canali - Rifugio Treviso - Vani Alti - Bivacco Reali - Ferrata Fiamme Gialle

This hike takes place in one of the lesser-known parts of the Pale di San Martino, in the Croda Granda subgroup, northeast of Rifugio Treviso.

<p>Traditionally, this loop is proposed in the opposite direction to be able to climb the Ferrata Fiamme Gialle uphill. However, the passage through Vani Alti is a climb that is considered technical and exposed from a hiking perspective (if you have a rope and do not feel confident, there are some rings available for protection), so we recommend facing it ascending and suggest doing this route counterclockwise.</p> <p>From Rifugio Treviso, once leaving the main trail No. 707 onto a track indicating direction Vani Alti, the initial part of the ascent is relatively simple although quite gravelly. From the base of the wall begins an easy climb lasting about half an hour along what was an old Via Ferrata that was later removed because it was too dangerous (not because of difficulty, but it's a fact that the presence of a via ferrata often encourages inexperienced hikers to attempt it).</p> <p>After the ascent, after a break to enjoy the view featuring in the foreground Cima St. Anna (2,374 m a.s.l.), Croda Granda (2,839 m a.s.l.), and Sass d’Ortiga (2,391 m a.s.l.), the trail continues on the eastern side of the Vani Alti summits (2,633 m a.s.l.), and after crossing a saddle, descends toward Bivacco Renato Reali.</p> <p>From Bivacco Renato Reali, returning toward Malga Canali, you must then descend the Ferrata Fiamme Gialle, which is not particularly difficult but rather vertical, and is in excellent condition.</p>