Mount Schiaron from Visdende Valley (CAI-167-169-196)

.167 If we are not allowed to drive on forest roads in the municipality of San Pietro di Cadore, our walk starts from the Ciadon crossroads, otherwise we can reach the M.ga Londo by car. The asphalted road with the CAI-167 trail proceeds towards the North West and, following the bed of the Londo River, we find ourselves in the mixed larch and fir forest between Colle Spina and Monte Schiaron. Soon in twenty minutes we arrive at M.ga Londo (1643 msl). Our path becomes more slender and increases in slope; when the wood begins to thin out, in the locality of Sorgenti del Londo (1696 masl), we leave the path for P.so Palombino and undertake the ascent to F. Longerin entering the steep and steep Val dei Longerini for the CAI-169 trail sign .

.169 The whole ascent takes place in the mixed forest along a well-marked and hollowed track, with the exception of the initial attack on the road which is accessed through meadows. In an abundant half hour we are therefore at F.la Longerin (2044 msl) ready to take the path with the CAI-196 trail to the top of Monte Schiaron.

.196 at the crossroads we turn eastwards the path first runs along the edge of Val Vissada and then climbs to the top of Monte Schiaron.
You initially walk on the flat along the old excavations of the trenches dating back to the First World War. As soon as you leave Forcella Longerin we can see on the right side of the path the ruins of the Malga Val Vissada which once housed the sheep during the summer, while just above the road on the left hidden at the passage but clearly visible when going down, there is a small pond raining.

Now we begin to climb grassy slopes, the path is always well marked and not demanding. Reached the fork near the top it stands out in front of us steep. To climb it you have to go around it to the right passing under it and gain it from the South East side for grassy slopes. In the crossing to the right about halfway you have to climb a channel with landslides and reached the top you can choose to go right or left. The simplest way turns right, climbing over a boulder that hides the continuation, here the path is traced with stone cairns, you continue for about twenty meters along gravels, arriving at the Sue East side of the peaks and turning around 180 ° all that remains is to go up to the cross which is about thirty meters from this point. The road that leads to the summit continuing to the left is slightly more challenging as it turns around the rocky tooth of the mountain and once on the North side we have to pass a steep gully crouching due to the narrow passage. Then, continuing horizontally, you pass a window carved into the rock and then you pass the entrance hole of the Fortino / Grotta dug directly into the top of the mountain. Still on the north side, you can climb to the top in a short time through meadows. The undisputed protagonists of the panorama are the Longerin’s Rocks that face imposing with their spiers if we turn to the northwest. The summit offers a splendid view of the Val Vissada and Val Visdende, but also of the villages of the municipality of San Pietro in Primeis. Its central position allows a 360 ° view of the Comelicense area, the very close Mount San Daniele, Mount Curie’ and all the neighboring groups starting from the Rinaldo-Ferro Group a few kilometers away. The East Border Line is also clearly visible. and in the distance Mount Peralba.

.considerations The climb to Mount Schiaron leads to an altitude of 2426 msl; 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 along the entire route. The descent can also be undertaken on the eastern side of the mountain, descending along the steep gully which at the end reaches a forest road that leads to the La Fitta locality in Val Visdende.

.The Tunnel Just past the F. Longerin, before crossing the path to P.so Palombino, going down a path half hidden by the mountain pines, you can visit a cave carved into the rock dating back to the First World War. The possible shelter enters the Torrione for about fifteen meters and ends on the other side, where we find a small window overlooking 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.