Mount Schiaron from Visdende Valley (CAI-167-169-196)
.167 If we do not have permission to circulate on forest roads in the municipality of San Pietro di Cadore, our walk starts from the Bivio Ciadon, otherwise we can get by car to the M.ga Londo. The paved road with CAI-167 trail sign proceeds north-west and, following the bed of the Londo stream, we find ourselves in the mixed forest of larch and fir trees between Colle Spina and Monte Schiaron. Soon in about twenty minutes we arrive at M.ga Londo (1643 m a.s.l.). Our path becomes thinner and increases in slope; when the forest begins to thin out, in the locality of Sorgenti del Londo (1696 m a.s.l.), we leave the path for the P.so Palombino and undertake the climb to the F.la Longerin, entering the impervious and steep Val dei Longerin along the CAI-169 trail sign.
.169 The whole climb is tackled in the mixed forest along a well-marked and hollowed track, with the exception of the initial start of the route which is accessed through meadows.
In a good half hour we are then in F.la Longerin (2044 m a.s.l.) ready to take the path with CAI-169 signposts, which cuts through The Piani di Vissada in a south-westerly direction. We proceed slightly downhill until we meet the junction with the CAI-196 path.
.196 The path climbs towards the top of Mount Schiaron. You initially walk flat along the old trench excavations dating back to the First World War. As soon as we go up to the coast we can see on the right side of the path the ruins of the Malga Val Vissada which once housed sheep during the summer, while, just above the road on the left, hidden from the passage but clearly visible going down, there is a small rainy lake.
Now we begin to climb on grassy slopes, the path is always well marked and not challenging. Along this simple stretch, on our left there are some military cavestations dating back to the First World War, now in a very bad condition. When we reach the fork near the summit, it stands out steeply in front of us. To climb it you have to go around it to the right passing under it and gain it from the south-east side on grassy slopes. In the crossing to the right, about halfway, you have to climb a gully with landslides and once you reach the top you can choose whether to continue to the right or to the left.
The easiest way turns to the right climbing over a boulder that hides the continuation, here the path is traced with stone cairns, we continue for about twenty meters along gravel arriving at the Sue East side of the peaks and turning 180 ° we just have to climb up to the cross which is about thirty meters from this point.
The route that leads to the summit, continuing to the left, is more challenging. On this side we go around the rocky tooth of the mountain and once on the north side, we have to cross a steep gully crouching due to the narrow passage. Dangerous stretch for exposure. Then, continuing horizontally, you pass in front of a slit carved into the rock and then pass the entrance to the cave settlement dating back to the First World War, dug directly into the top of the mountain. Still on the north side, you can reach the top in a short time through steep meadows.
The undisputed protagonists of the panorama are the C.de of the Longerin that look out imposing with their spires if we turn northwest. The summit offers a splendid view of Val Vissada and Val Visdende, but also of the villages of the municipality of San Pietro in the first place. Its central position allows a 360° view of the Comelicense area, the nearby Monte San Daniele, Monte Curie and all the neighboring groups starting from the Rinaldo-Ferro Group a few kilometers away. The Eastern Boundary Line is also clearly visible and a little in the distance Monte Peralba.
.considerations The ascent to Monte Schiaron leads to an altitude of 2426 m a.s.l.;starting from M.ga Londo there is an elevation of 576m and you can cover 3km in about 1 hour and a half. The difficulty of the excursion is E as there are no particular difficulties and dangers along the climb, taking the final climb to the right of the summit. Conversely, the left turn, which allows the visit of military remains, is dangerous and no longer used. The descent can also be undertaken on the east side of the mountain, descending along the steep gully that at the end, arrives at a forest road that leads to the locality of La Fitta in Val Visdende.
.the Tunnel In the surroundings of the F.la Longerin, facing The Torrioni, we can descend slightly from the Val di Londo side, along a path half-hidden by the pines. Continuing on a slight slope on gravel, it leads to a tunnel carved into the rock dating back to the First World War. The eventual shelter goes into the Tower for about fifteen meters and ends on the other side, where we find an artillery loophole that offers an unprecedented view of the Val di Londo.
.water The track guarantees a good supply of water, especially the first part of the ascent in Val di Londo 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 can also be undertaken by bicycle but only up to P.so Palombino as the road is generally wide. The ascent to the summit along path 196 can be undertaken but the ascent to F. Longerin along path 169 cannot be undertaken by bicycle. The excursion can continue descending from the pass and heading towards the Val di Melin.
.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 as well as the cave at the top of Monte Schiaron guarantee a good shelter in bad weather.
