VIA RATTI – TORRE VENEZIA - Rifugio Vazzoler

VIA RATTI – TORRE VENEZIA

Established in 1936, this route is one of the most frequently climbed on Torre Venezia. The rock quality is consistently excellent. The first pitch is shared with the Via Andrich, then it moves to the right. Slightly more challenging, less bolted, more discontinuous, and sunnier compared to the nearby Andrich route.

Difficulty:

V, V+ with one VI- passage

Elevation Gain:

300m to Rifugio Vazzoler + 300m to the start + 550m for the route (480m total length). 10 pitches.

Timing:

6 hours

Approach:

From Rifugio Vazzoler, follow trail 560 towards Rifugio Tissi. Past the Favretti houses, large boulders (grandi massi) will be on the right. Exit the trail to ascend the scree until reaching the wall. Turn right to reach the base of Torre Venezia. 45 minutes from Rifugio Vazzoler.

Gear:

The route has some pitons, but additional gear is necessary.

Descent:

The descent begins on the northeast wall. A trail is found at the summit, to be followed in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. At a certain point on the wall, red arrows indicate where to leave the main trail on the ledge to follow a small path that descends to the first rappel anchor (very exposed).

The following rappels are present:
1st rappel: 60m (combination of 3 rappels: 20m + 20m + 20m)
2nd rappel: 60m (combination of 3 rappels: 20m + 20m + 20m)

At the bottom is a large red square. From here, follow the trail that descends along the gully until reaching a vertical wall, where a final 5-meter rappel is performed. Continue along the trail until reaching Rifugio Vazzoler and then the parking lot. 1.45 hours to Rifugio Vazzoler, 45 minutes to Rif. Capanna Trieste.