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Climbing

Furcela de Saslonch (Forcella del Sassolungo)

Wolkenstein/Sëlva/Selva/Sëlva, Sëlva/Selva, Dolomites Region Val Gardena
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The recently installed “Furcela de Saslonch” (ladin) - via ferrata “Forcella Sassolungo” boasts
ledges and ramps as well as some steep ascents delivering a varied climbing experience.
Itinerary

It develops against the backdrop of a breathtaking mountain landscape, enclosed by the steep
walls of the Punta delle Cinque Dita and the Sassolungo massif, overlooking the Sella towers
and the Marmolada.
Access: located to the south of the Forcella del Sassolungo, it can be reached from the rifugio
Toni Demetz in a 25-minute downhill walk. If you do not want to take the cable car, the hike
from Passo Sella takes around 45 minutes on path no. 525.
Descent: the via ferrata ends in the scree just above the rifugio Toni Demetz. To descend to
Passo Sella, you can either take the cable car or walk (approx. 1 h).

Distance 4.1 Km
Duration 1h:46 min
Ascent 509 m
Descent 509 m
Highest point 2685 m
Lowest point 2176 m
Details
All via ferratas come with their own day tour and are well secured: however, they are meant only for experienced climbers.
Make sure you do not suffer from vertigo and can deal with heights, are sure-footed and physically fit, and don’t forget that once you have reached the summit, you will need to climb back down!
We recommend newcomers hire a mountain guide to accompany them.
Climb the via ferratas at your own risk and peril!
To tackle a via ferrata with children, it is advisable to obtain further information and to be
accompanied by a mountain guide.
The via ferratas are not suitable for dogs.

Only climb the via ferratas if the weather is good and use the following equipment: helmet, via ferrata set of the latest generation, possibly protective gloves, proper shoes, weather protection and provisions.

In the event of difficulty, it is possible to exit the via ferrata halfway.
The bus 471 drives from Selva to Passo Sella.
Directions
From Selva you can reach Passo Sella in approx. 20 minutes by bus or by car.
Parking
From Selva you can reach the parking directly al Passo Sella.
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