via ferrata Burrone Giovanelli

At the beginning of the 20th century, Tullio Giovanelli, a physician from Mezzocorona, discovered a stunning natural gorge about 1.5 km west of the city. The physician was so captivated by it that he had it secured and equipped with ropes and ladders to make it accessible to a wider audience. In 1906, the via ferrata was inaugurated and given the name of "Burrone delle Carbonare", which was changed to "Burrone Giovanelli" in 1940 to honour the physician who had endeavoured to establish its route. To this day, the via ferrata continues to amaze hikers with its waterfalls and natural ravines.

We leave our car near the picnic area and hike along the forest road to the left of the stream until we reach the beginning of the route. A rope guides us into the ravine, where we climb vertiginous ladders and ascend steep sections before finally reaching a beautiful waterfall, where we have a rest. At the end of the via ferrata, we climb the final set of stairs out of the ravine, eventually rejoining the forest road that leads us to the Baita dei Manzi mountain hut (at 876 m a.s.l.).
From the Baita dei Manzi we hike steeply downhill to the small village of Monte, where we take the cable car back to Mezzocorona.

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Please note:

• This fixed rope route is well-secured but slippery in some sections. It is an adventurous experience also for children, provided they are equipped with full via ferrata gear and accompanied by experienced people.

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Author: JO