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VIE FERRATE E SENTIERI ATTREZZATI IN VALLE D'AOSTA | L'Escursionista hiking guide

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Publisher : L'ESCURSIONISTA Editore

Publication date : 2026

EAN/ISBN : 9791280163929

Language : italian

Format : paperback

Size : 21 x 13 x 1 cm

Number of pages : 124

Description

hiking guide

Le vie ferrate, per molti, rappresentano un primo passo per prendere confidenza con il mondo verticale. Spesso al centro di discussioni “etiche”, se attrezzate nel rispetto della storia alpinistica di pareti e luoghi, sono un motivo di attrazione turistica di non poco conto. Le vie ferrate alla “francese”, diffuse in Piemonte e in Valle d’Aosta, prediligono passaggi atletici su cambre, gradini e cavi metallici, con adrenalinici ponti sospesi, tanto da sembrare dei veri e propri impianti sportivi deputati al divertimento. I percorsi attrezzati in quota, invece, propongono una sorta di alpinismo addomesticato, facilitando, con cavi e catene, tratti di creste e pareti che viceversa sarebbero da arrampicare. Qui, però, è necessario considerare l’ambiente alpino in cui si svolgono nella sua complessità, con tutti i pericoli oggettivi presenti. Occorre scegliere l’attrezzatura idonea e prestare molta attenzione nella scelta di assicurarsi o meno, in alcuni tratti, con il kit da ferrata classico. In una tipologia o nell’altra, insomma, questi percorsi consentono di “esplorare” pieghe della montagne e delle pareti che, viceversa, sarebbero riservate solo a scalatori e alpinisti. Questa guida offre un piccolo capitolo introduttivo con consigli tecnici, perché, oltre che a una corretta attrezzatura, è fondamentale sapersi muovere, certamente per evitare di cadere, ma anche di fare fatica inutile. Per il neofita l’accompagnamento di una guida alpina è sempre consigliabile.


For many, *via ferratas* represent a first step toward gaining confidence in the vertical world. Often the subject of "ethical" debate, when developed with respect for the mountaineering history of the rock faces and locations involved, they serve as significant tourist attractions. "French-style" *via ferratas*—common in Piedmont and the Aosta Valley—favor athletic moves across rungs, steps, and steel cables, featuring adrenaline-pumping suspension bridges that make them feel almost like dedicated sports facilities for recreation. High-altitude equipped routes, on the other hand, offer a form of "tamed" mountaineering; they use cables and chains to facilitate passage along ridges and rock faces that would otherwise require technical climbing. In these settings, however, one must consider the complexity of the alpine environment and the objective hazards present. It is essential to select the right equipment and exercise great care when deciding whether or not to clip in with a standard *via ferrata* kit on certain sections. Ultimately, regardless of the specific type, these routes allow people to explore nooks and crannies of mountains and rock faces that would otherwise be accessible only to rock climbers and mountaineers. This guide includes a brief introductory chapter with technical advice; beyond having the right gear, knowing how to move correctly is crucial—not only to avoid falling but also to prevent unnecessary exertion. For beginners, being accompanied by a mountain guide is always recommended.

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  • 5.000 gr : 17.00 euros
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  • 5.000 gr : 27.00 euros
3 - Rest of the world :
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  • 0.500 gr : 48.00 euros
  • 1.000 gr :  60.00 euros
  • 2.000 gr : 75.00 euros
  • 5.000 gr : 75.00 euros

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