Mount San Daniele from Vissada Valley (CAI-169)
.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.
The road now climbs on the right side of the valley, along the base of Mount Schiaron, and after having covered about 500m of climbing, occasionally making encounters with some curious marmots along the pasture on our left, you can choose whether to make a stop on the large stone at the side of the road or decide to leave the route and walk towards the recently restored bivouac located in the center of the valley. After having refreshed ourselves properly, we resume the journey always heading north.
Now the climb is decidedly gentler and in a short time it takes us to cross the Piani di Vissada, from where we can admire all three peaks of the local mountains very closely. At this point we take the path marked CAI-165 that crosses the Piani di Vissada without climbing to the F.la Longerin. The stretch is mostly flat and you walk on a clear track that winds through meadows. The last piece begins to climb again and crosses a grove of mountain pines; at the end we find ourselves at the top, on the edge of the Val Vissada with the Valle del Giao Storto overhanging below us. Just before descending, we have to leave the path marked 165 and turn south to start the ascent to the top.
.cstm Before passing the fork that leads to the Piani di Vissada, we turn 90° and oriented towards the south, we slightly climb the crest of the mountain on the Val Vissada side. After passing the first small scree that climbs, we continue, among the mountain pines, a few more tens of meters. The path without official trail signs is marked by stone cairns, now climbs to the right, steep, until it reaches the ridge and then continues on the other side for gravel.
You pass by climbing the screes that overlook the Valley of Giao Storto helped by some recently installed metal ropes. Still oriented towards the south, we proceed on a stony and no longer demanding path, until we reach a small plateau below the summit. Now turning 90° towards the east, we face the last climb that leads to the summit paying attention to the slope that becomes more challenging.
.Considerations The ascent to San Daniele leads to an altitude of 2229 m a.s.l. of the summit; starting from the F.la Zovo you have an elevation of 623m and cover 4.5km in about 3 hours. The difficulty of the excursion is E, up to the San Daniele fork, as there are no particular difficulties or dangers along the way. The climb to the top, on the other hand, requires more caution and a certain degree of experience in the mountains. Then EE in the last stretch due to some passages on non-still gravels and some exposed stretches. The descent can also be undertaken on the southern side of the mountain, in this case you have to follow the CAI-165 trail sign until you cross the mule track that leads to the top of M.Zovo, CAI-154 and then turning left continue to F.lla 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.
.the Monument Near the lower Val Vissada, before reaching the bivouac, we can focus on a cement stone, well kept and protected by the incursions of the cows. It recalls the history of the 92nd Infantry Regiment and the 18th Battalion of the Guardia di Finanza, overwhelmed by the avalanche in Val di Londo that took place on February 25, 1916, and of the brigadier killed by an enemy grenade on June 12, 1916. In this place the 39th battalion composed of the corpses during the summer of July-August 1916.
.water The track ensures 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. In general there are no passages that can put four-legged animals in difficulty.
.shelter 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 to be able to comfortably climb all the peaks of the valley.
