Mount Schiaron from Digon Valley (CAI-165-195-196)

.165 Our excursion begins at an altitude of 1660 meters above sea level. di M.ga Melin or if we prefer we can leave the car at Pian della Mola 1420 msl. The route to the hut passes through a fir forest and is paved up to the construction. Today the road is very rough at some point, especially when you have to cross the Rio Mandrette. In a half hour of ascent, we cross the entire Val di Melin towards the east and reach the homonymous Malga, where the wood leaves room for pasture which is still used today. We continue in the same direction, now passing on a dirt road with the CAI-165 sign. Soon, going up, the pasture leaves room again for the mixed forest of fir and bushes. Area very rich in water which also presents marshy moments. We now proceed gradually turning south; the pine forest never leaves us until it begins to mix with the larches and thins out. At this point we are now at the altitude of 2035 msl. del P.so Palombino, an important crossroads overlooking the Val di Londo and from which you have access to the ascent to M. Palombino through the normal route with the CAI-142 sign, but from which you can also go down to Val Visdende by footpath with CAI-167 signpost.

From the Passo the Torrioni dei Longerin observe us severely and very closely. We continue on the CAI-165 trail sign, which now proceeds horizontally along the scree at the base of the Torrioni. At the east end of the complex the path turns south and rises significantly.
We climb up to reach a small fork straddling the last tower from which we have a single gash on the entire top of Val Vissada.
Now paying attention to the winding of the road, which is not always clear, we head towards the other side of the Torrioni, being careful not to slide down as the slope is remarkable and also given the presence of grass that can be slippery in case of rain and also given the small width of the path. Gradually you turn towards the South West and, after passing a small up and down landslide, you can easily descend through steep meadows until you cross the path with the CI-195 trail that leads straight to Cima Sud.

.196 at the crossroads we turn east in the direction of F.la Longerin (2044 ms. Above sea level). At F.la we take the path with the CAI-196 signpost which first runs along the edge of the 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 whether to continue to the right or to the 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 Monte Schiaron leads to an altitude of 2426 msl .; starting from M.ga Melin you have an elevation of 603m and walk 4km in about 2 hours. The difficulty of the excursion is EE because along the climb to the mountain itself, on the CAI-196 trail, the path is not difficult, but crossing the towers requires experience in following the track which in some places is not it is evident and some passages on the South side can be defined dangerous. The descent can also be undertaken on the east 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 climb in Val di Melin and up to P.so Palombino. 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 crossing of the towers for path 165 cannot be undertaken by bicycle. The excursion can continue descending from the pass and heading towards Val Visdende.

.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 Longerin cave as well as the cave at the top of Monte Schiaron guarantee a good shelter in bad weather.