SASS DAI BEC (2562 Altitude)

SASS DAI BEC

THE ASCENT

Northern side.

Short and intermediate tour. The peak is an outstanding point of view over the nearby Fanis range.

From the Lavarella hut, as in itinerary n. 12 until Jù de Limo. For an easier itinerary and to avoid the most complicated terrain undulations and slopes, take the right (SSW direction) aiming for a marked and high hollow on the northern side, between the two better marked northern spurs of the mountain. Climb carefully up in serpentine until reaching the head of said hollow, at the point where the rocky belt is lowest. Pass over it (with your skies on the backpack) and exit on the vast cap at the summit. The peak is at the northern extremity and is reached over moderate and wide inclines.

WALKING TIME

2 - 3 hours

THE DESCEND

Retrace the ascent itinerary. From the peak, walk down the summit slopes (be careful approaching the rocky gap). Step down the gap and put on the skis and then descend as in the ascent itinerary, avoiding, if possible, the rocky irregularities. When the incline softens, take a valley on the left (where the snow conditions are almost always best than on the other itineraries), which is steeper but safer, and then, over open slopes, to the Jù de Limo and the Lavarella mountain hut.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

• Flat terrain, with a soft slope, wide, it is possible to proceed without an obligated route
• Terrain very steep, narrow space, sometimes exposed. it is not possible to bend to one's liking, as the bends are imposed by the terrain difficulty and shape
• Good skier: he can confidently engage in S3 descends; he can manage descends ot the higher difficulty type as well, as long as they are not continuous or very long

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

• Ski skins

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE

502 m

COL BECCHEI (2794 Altitude)

COL BECCHEI

THE ASCENT

ù de Limo, western side and southern ridge.

Classic tour, safe and easy. The peak is an outstanding scenic point of view.

From the Lavarella hut, as in itinerary n. 12 to the Jù de Limo (2172 m). Turn left to the Lé de Limo lake (2159 m), which is accessed from the northern shore. From here, head on easy terrain between pines and rocks for the base of the steep western slopes.

This are surpassed with some serpentines until exiting threshold of two long valleys, between the face of the Col Bechei on the left and its southern platforms on the right, the Spalte de Col Bechei (2603 m).

Climb directly and in the middle of the valley, towards the southern spur of Col Bechei, which lowers almost to the top of the Spalte de Col Bechei below. Reach the base of said spur (war ruins), turn sharply to the left and climb on steep terrain North on wide but rugged terrain, keeping in the vicinity of the crest, until reaching the western fore-summit.

Turning right (beware of potential ledges) and climbing up the last easy slopes, exit at the panoramic peak. Because of the southern exposition, the spur is frequently snow-barren. Furthermore, the snow is often blown in by the wind. Therefore it will be necessary to climb the peak without your skis.

WALKING TIME

2 - 3 ore

THE DESCEND

Retrace the ascent itinerary almost entirely. From the peak, descend on steep and irregular terrain with sharp turns until you reach the base of the southern spur of the mountain. Turn right and descend the two valleys with a pleasant and free descent (keep in the middle) until exiting at the top of the steep inclines over the Lé de Limo. Attack them first with sharp turns, then with longer diagonals until 60 m from the base. Instead of continuing on the right, as in the ascent itinerary, descend directly on the open slope until the clearing below and South of the Lé de Limo. Then reach the tracks of the road which climbs up to the Jù de Limo and then to the Lavarella hut.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

• Just like S1; some soft terrain irregularities and hollows. The descent is free
• The slope is more marked (30° ÷ 35°). It is not always easy to proceed in a straight line; it is necessary to bend more often, the terrain opens giving a certain degree of route choice
• Good skier: he can confidently engage in S3 descends; he can manage descends ot the higher difficulty type as well, as long as they are not continuous or very long

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

• Ski skins

USEFUL SUGGESTIONS

• Pay attention to the sections with snow blown in by the wind

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE

734 m

CIMA DI FURCIA ROSSA I (2644 Altitude)

THE ASCENT

North-western side and south-western ridge.

This tour can be paired with the previous one. Its characteristics make it a more mountaineering itinerary.

Proceed as in itinerary n. 16 until the exit at on the ridge, between the two peaks. Leave the skis and turn sharply ot the left. The direction of the ascent is determined by the shape of the south-western ridge of Peak I. This is walked over keeping slightly the left of the crest. Pass by the fix crossroads “Baccon-Barborka” and proceed to the point of maximum depression between the two peaks. Follow the ledge on the left and reach a very visible snowy canal which allows the exit at the peak.

WALKING TIME

4 1/2 - 5 1/2 hours

THE DESCEND

Retrace the ascent itinerary. From the peak, descend the snowy canal to the ledge. From the latter, keeping the right of the crest line, reach the ridge. Follow it SW, keeping slightly right of the crest line, until passing by the crossroads mentioned above. Then continue the descent to the valley bottom following the instructions as in itinerary n. 16 and from there to the Lavarella mountain hut.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

• Just like S1; some soft terrain irregularities and hollows. The descent is free
• The slope is more marked (30° ÷ 35°). It is not always easy to proceed in a straight line; it is necessary to bend more often, the terrain opens giving a certain degree of route choice
• Terrain very steep, narrow space, sometimes exposed. it is not possible to bend to one's liking, as the bends are imposed by the terrain difficulty and shape
• Good skier: he can confidently engage in S3 descends; he can manage descends ot the higher difficulty type as well, as long as they are not continuous or very long

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

• Ski skins
• Climber and ice axe

USEFUL SUGGESTIONS

• Tour for compact snow conditions

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE

584 m