Thursday 8th September 2016
8.5kms, 1376m height gain, 1026m height loss, 9hrs walking
We had only a few hours walking to reach our accommodation
at Rifugio Averau (2413m) so once we had arrived and removed most of our gear
from our packs we set out on a day walk to fill in the ‘rest day’. This day has
now become infamous as it was certainly NOT a rest day.
We started by walking up an inclined path to Rifugio Nuvolau
(2575m) which is situated on the top of a bluff and has amazing views in all
directions. The descent from the rifugio is via a cable and ladder assisted
path (it is now called a via ferrata and safety equipment is recommended). It
was doable without any equipment although Andy said there were cable marks on
his hands from gripping the cable so hard. Needless to say it was challenging
but we managed it! We then headed to Rif Scoiattoli (2225m) for lunch – seeing
our first live chamois on the way. Spent the afternoon exploring more WW1
tunnels and recreated huts at the Cinque Torri before finally facing a further
200m climb back to Rif Averau where we arrived at 4pm.
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