Mount San Daniele Offroad (CAI-169-SUD-CSTM)
.169 We start from the F.la Zovo where we arrived by car and, after having adequately parked it to allow the parking of other cars, we walk along the path marked CAI-169. Initially, you proceed through the woods with a flat course. Leaving the forest behind, we cross the screes of Mount San Daniele on a recently arranged mule track. Proceed slightly uphill towards the north until you arrive at the end of Mount S. Daniele, from where you have a wonderful view of the Val Visdende, with the Rinaldo-Ferro Group nearby on the right and Mount Peralba in the distance. Now the climb becomes more concrete, always on the side of M. San Daniele, you rise for 150m at the entrance to Val Vissada through a steep natural gully between M. Schiaron and M. San Daniele on coarse gravel terrain; from here you can also admire a characteristic waterfall of the Rio di Vissada called ‘Pisandui’. Once we reach the gate that separates the valley we have reached about 1727 m a.s.l. and from this summit of the Val Vissada we begin to glimpse the C.de d. Longerin at the top left.
.cstm The alternative way to the climb to Mount San Daniele, begins crossing Vissada’s Rio after having traveled about 200m of climb, from the entrance of the Val Vissada. We leave the main path by turning to the left. After passing the firsts Mountains Pine on the path, we go up, taking the widest gully to our left. From here the slope begins to be felt. The first 300m is traveled, the gully narrows and becomes very steep, here, the street can be dangerous, in case of rain and especially downhill. The track is non-existent and, in the steep point there are no classic stages produced when the path is well frequented. After passing this narrow, a few meters, we always proceed in the crossing to the way to come out of the gully, in the meadows, at the share of 2000 m a.s.l. You still go up a hundred meters and you can always face the top for steep meadows by turning north.
.Considerations The alternative climb to San Daniele leads to an altitude of 2229 m asl of the top; Starting from the F.la Zovo you have an elevation of 623m and you travel 4.5km in about 3 hours. The difficulty of the excursion is EE as a steep grassy stretch is present along the climb without valid holds that can be slippery in case of rain. The descent can also be undertaken on the south side of the mountain, in this case the CAI-165 signpost must be followed until you cross the mule track that leads to the top of the M.Zovo CAI-154 and then turning left continue to the F.la Zovo.
.the Military Path Just before going up to the ‘Pisandui’ waterfall, accompanied by a sign indicating, we have a military path dating back to the Great War. The Mini Ring Itinerary can be faced easily starting from the CAI-169 path at the share of 1600 m asl before starting the climb leading to Val Vissada. Or, on the opposite side, along the road that leads to Monte Zovo with CAI-154 signpost. Turn right, about 200m after the Forcella Zovo refuge.
The route includes a visit to what remains of a pitch for mortars and winds along military walkways even in cave.
.the Beautiful View At the crossroads of the CAI-169 path, you climb a few meters and then horizontally proceed south to meet a fence and a bench. We arrived at the Beautful View and from here you have a wonderful view of the Val Visdende.
.the Bombard Back from a few steps back from the Beautifi View, the path begins to rise very steep. At the top we meet the ruins of a construction, in a very sunny clearing. We are in the bombard pitch where during the First World War the soldiers had installed bombing stations with mortars.
The path continues crossing a tunnel that comes out on the other side of the mountain with a wonderful view from the top of the woods; From here we continue mainly at altitude for rocks and gravels until you return to the woods. The way is equipped with metal ropes for the less experienced. The path continues by entering the woods until it comes to the vicinity from the F.la Zovo refuge along the road that leads to Monte Zovo.
.water The track guarantees a good supply of water, especially the first part of the climb in Val Vissada and up to F.la Longerin. The second part, on the other hand, does not present any source of water which must therefore be taken first.
.bike The climb to Val Vissada can also be undertaken by bicycle, although it is a stony and steep route, as the cycles can pass because the road is generally wide. However, only up to F. Longerin, because the ascent to the summit cannot be undertaken by bicycle.
.dog The whole excursion can be accompanied by a dog or more, as long as the animal is used to the altitude and knows how to behave on high mountain paths in the presence of rolling stones. Alternatively, you must proceed with a leash. Generally there are no passages that can put four-legged animals in difficulty.
.shelters The presence of the new Val Vissada bivouac and the cave at Longerin guarantees a good shelter in case of bad weather, but also the possibility of being able to spend the night in the area in order to comfortably climb all the peaks of the valley.
