Overview
Grade: D
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 45 mins
Approach time: 1 hour
Exit time: 1 hour
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Length: 750m
Total elevation: 250m
Altitude: 499m
Climbing Ferrata Montorfano, graded D, is a truly challenging and exhilarating experience for seasoned via ferrata enthusiasts. Located near Lake Iseo in Italy, this route demands significant physical strength, a good head for heights, and prior experience with exposed terrain. The ascent is characterized by steep rock sections, sustained verticality, and extensive use of iron rungs, ladders, and steel cables, often with considerable exposure. Reaching the summit offers breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Iseo and the surrounding Lombardy landscape. The return typically involves a well-marked, though sometimes steep, hiking path that winds its way back down to the starting point, allowing for a gradual decompression after the intense climb. It's a highly rewarding adventure that tests both endurance and courage.
