フォルガリーアの峡谷・トップ16

The Val Canale is the largest drainage basin descending from the southern slope of the Pasubio massif, as well as the most direct, short but fairly steep route to the Papa Refuge. After an initial stretch through a beautiful forest, the landscape opens up onto the valley itself, with the trail advancing between high walls and rocky spurs, occasionally crossing scree and scree: a highly evocative climb. During the First World War, before the construction of the Road of the 52 Tunnels in 1917, it was the main Italian route to the Pasubio Gates, the immediate rear of the front: in addition to the mule track, cableways ensured supplies for the army. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_Canale_(Pasubio)

Beautiful route for EE (Expert Hikers) as in just a few km there is a huge difference in altitude. The route is steep at times, almost like a climb, at times sheer, so be careful not to slip otherwise you will arrive directly down. This road connects directly if I'm not mistaken with the 41st tunnel, from there you continue and reach the Papa refuge

A spectacular waterfall of considerable height, created by the stream of the same name, which flows into the Astico River just downstream. From what I can find online, "Pissavàca" (also spelled "Pissavacca" and "Pisciavacca") is a fairly common place name in the Triveneto region. The left bank of the Astico Valley is dotted with valleys of varying width, carved by streams that descend from the Luserna karst plateau and cut across its steep southern slope, creating spectacular rapids, gorges, and whirlpools. The presence or absence of water depends on rainfall or snowfall: to find a good flow of water, visit on days after rain.

Interesting valley with very suggestive geological stratification of the rocks. At times very impervious and dominated by the peaks of Vezzena and Manderiolo

A panorama will leave you breathless, the Val Canal is a set of exceptional scents and views.

The wild and spectacular Val Fontana d'Oro is one of the oldest routes to climb Pasubio, later transformed into a military mule track during the First World War by the Aosta Alpine Battalion. The trail initially winds through a thick forest, which gradually opens up towards the wonderful valley, rugged and airy, with the trail that winds and climbs between majestic rock faces, with the tall and sharp spire called 'the Campanile' always the protagonist. In the final part you enter a small forest, then cross the debris flow and emerge in the final segment of the Strada delle 52 Gallerie. A breathtaking scenery! Steep and exposed at times, rocky, challenging, little-used, definitely EE. The route was restored in 2017 by the Municipality of Valli del Pasubio, after 9 years of closure due to several landslides that had made the summit part (the Boale Rosso) impassable.

Hidden valley, recessed and little frequented, perfect for a ride away from the beaten track, it was the scene of battles, especially in the area of Mount Pasubio during the Great War and its end, at Pian delle Fugazze, constituted the Italian-Austrian border . Trenches and defensive structures of the time can still be found today. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vallarsa

Nice climb, better to tackle it in the morning without wind