Cima del Duca - Via Normale
Interesting and moderately difficult route that develops along a less attended pathway. The complete absence of glacier allows to avoid ice axes. However the rock ridge showed be not underestimated. Many exposed points can be found, as well as a III degree climb.
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 4 m
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
After reaching the Rifugio Porro continue straight for 30 meters and the take a sharp left, walking toward the pathway of the "Larice Millenario". After reaching the tree (recognisable with a "1000" sign) continue in SE direction, leaving the afore mentioned pathway and pointing to a rockfall. Pass beyond the rock jump on the right and continue gaining meters along the rockfall. Multiple white marks show the route. Once the terrain becomes less steep, take a sharp right, direction S, and walk beyond - or across, depending on snow state - what remains of an ancient glacier. Thereafter walk in a quite hard colouir on the left (direction E) until a small saddle. From there continue along the ridge until the top (direction S)
Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Wires and Friends