Falcipieri delle Cinque Cime

The Cinque Cime ridge: an expert via ferrata above the Pasubio tunnels.

After the hike, a room and dinner in Torrebelvicino.

Vista dal Rifugio Achille Papa - Valli del Pasubio, Vicenza, Italia

One way · plan the return separately

Duration
4 h
Distance
4.7 km
Ascent
+1,000 m
Difficulty
EEA · A/B

The route

Five summits follow the ridge above the tunnels: Bella Laita, Cuaro, Forni Alti, Cimon del Soglio Rosso and Cima dell’Osservatorio. From Bocchetta Campiglia, the equipped route combines woodland, rocky steps, cables and exposed passages towards Rifugio Achille Papa. The photograph shows the view from the hut at the destination.

CAI Recoaro lists 4.7 km, four hours and 1,000 m ascent for the one-way traverse, including around 300 m descent along the undulating ridge. Its technical grade is A/B. CAI sections confirm EEA classification; A/B is not converted into an Italian PD or D subgrade.

Via ferrata experience, a sure foot, helmet, harness and certified energy-absorbing via ferrata set are required. This is unsuitable for independent beginners. Choose summer conditions without snow or ice and check equipment and weather. Return travel takes additional hours: the tunnels require a headlamp, while Scarubbi has different length and conditions. Neither return is included above.

Route sources

CAI Recoaro · traversata e grado A/B

CAI Codroipo · EEA ed equipaggiamento

Departure and return

Starting point
Bocchetta Campiglia
Route type
One way · plan the return separately

Before you set out

Recommended season: Summer

Before setting out, check weather, trail openings and the official source. Times are approximate and exclude stops.

Expert route: check grading, required equipment and conditions with the official source.

Sources and updates

Source and updates

Open map or track

Checked on October 19, 2026

Photo credits
  • Vista dal Rifugio Achille Papa – Valli del Pasubio, Vicenza, Italia — Giorgio Galeotti · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · WebP