Via Ferrata Che Guevara - Monte Casale
Fixed rope route • Garda Trentino and Valle di Ledro
Via Ferrata Che Guevara - Monte Casale
<p>A long and challenging via ferrata, which requires a good training, but offers breathtaking views on the Sarca Valley!</p>
<p>A marvellous route up the east wall of Monte Casale which at 1500 metres is one of the most imposing bastions of the Prealps. The immense concave wall is veined with dozens of climbing routes of the highest level. The protected route climbs for 1200 m along the south face of the great concavity. As you climb higher you feel smaller and smaller amid this sea of rock surrounding you on all sides. Once you reach the summit of Monte Casale, the surroundings change abruptly and bare rock gives way to flowering meadows.</p> <p>The ferrata does not have any particularly challenging sections but you do need to be in perfect physical health, very fit, and have excellent weather conditions given the length of the ferrata and the absence of any escape routes.</p>
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Via Ferrata "Che Guevara"Photo: Elaborazione grafica Sveva Seneci, Garda Trentino
A long and challenging via ferrata, which requires a good training, but offers breathtaking views on the Sarca Valley!
A marvellous route up the east wall of Monte Casale which at 1500 metres is one of the most imposing bastions of the Prealps. The immense concave wall is veined with dozens of climbing routes of the highest level. The protected route climbs for 1200 m along the south face of the great concavity. As you climb higher you feel smaller and smaller amid this sea of rock surrounding you on all sides. Once you reach the summit of Monte Casale, the surroundings change abruptly and bare rock gives way to flowering meadows.
The ferrata does not have any particularly challenging sections but you do need to be in perfect physical health, very fit, and have excellent weather conditions given the length of the ferrata and the absence of any escape routes.
Author’s recommendation
Attention! Avoid this via ferrata in the summer because it is in full sun the whole day.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Safety Tips
- Choose the route based on your actual psycho-physical preparation, technical ability, and experience. Always assess the conditions of crowding, weather, the state of the fixed equipment, and the route. The final decision and responsibility for the passability of the route lie entirely with the person who decides to undertake it. If you are unsure, seek information or rely on qualified professionals.
- Only do the via ferrata if you are reasonably fit and in excellent health.
- Use proper safety gear (helmet, harness, ferrata kit with double selflocking carabiners and energy absorbing systems). Put on your helmet once you get near to the wall in case of rock falls.
- Check the weather report and do not undertake the via ferrata ascent in adverse weather conditions, especially in the event of a thunderstorm threat.
- The risk of rock falls increases if there are others on the via ferrata or with wind or rain.
- During progression always keep both carabiners clipped onto the safety cable and when you pass the anchor points make sure at least one carabiner is clipped on to the metal cable.
- Only one person may be on any length of cable between two anchor points.
- Always check route conditions; in winter you may find snow and ice, making progress very dangerous.
- Do not do the via ferrata alone: if you have an accident nobody will be able to call for help.
Emergency telephone number 112.
The information on this chart is subject to inevitable variations, so this means that none of the indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, the hiker is advised to check the conditions of the places, environment and weather before setting out.
Tips and suggestions
Via ferratas are no joke – cables, ladders and dizzying views demand the right gear and know-how. Count on our via ferrata specialists: alpine guides, rentals and shops with everything you need to climb safely.Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Pietramurata is connected by the intercity bus line 205 (Riva del Garda – Sarche - Trento) to the other places in Garda Trentino.
Up-to-date information on timetables and routes.
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Directions
From Riva del Garda and Torbole follow first signs to Arco and then to Trento, on the SS 45 bis. Pietramurata is on the main road, short after Dro.
Find out how to reach Garda Trentino.
Parking
Parking KS Che Guevara in Pietramurata (Via Collungo).
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Garda Trentino TREKKING Map – Available in the info points of Garda Trentino (Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole sul Garda, Ledro, Comano Terme)
Equipment
You need to wear the right clothing and take the proper gear when you go hiking in the mountains. Even on relatively short easy outings make sure to take all you need so you don't run into trouble if things take an unexpected turn, for example a storm blows up or you have a sudden drop in energy levels.
What should you absolutely have with you on a via ferrata tour?
- rucksack (25/30L capacity) for a day trip
- technical mountain clothing
- hiking boots with Vibram or similar sole
- via ferrata gear
- harness
- helmet
- gloves
- pickaxe and crampons (when necessary)
- a length of rope (recommended)
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
