Cima Uomo // Via Ferrata Bepi Zack [Dolomites] | 2832m

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Cima Uomo (3,010 m) offers very beautiful views of Marmolada, Piz Boe, Langkofel, Civetta, etc. The current route goes through a very scenic via ferrata over a ridge so called Costabella, which means "beautiful ridge". 

TOPO: Click here

Ascent: The starting point of the route is parking lot at Passo San Pellegrino (parking fee 4 EUR per day). Follow the marked route to Rifugio Passo delle Selle. From there follow the ridge towards via ferrata Bepi Zack. You can find the topo of the ferrata here. The ridge is very scenic with remains of first world war. There is only one section with C most of the path is A/B. There are many tunnels in the route so you should bring headlamps with you.

From Forcella Uomo the path becomes alpine with scrambling up to grade I+. Sure footedness and no fear of heights are absolutely mandatory.  

Descent: Follow the same path from Forc. Uomo as ascent and then follow the marked path to Passo San Pellegrino. There are possibilities to take the earlier exit on scree. 

Webcam: https://www.fassa.com/DE/Webcam-Val-di-Fassa--Moena-San-Pellegrino-Pass-Chalet-Cima-Uomo/

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By public transport:
    Train station near start point: Station Ruacia (20.4 Km from start point)

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Rifugio Passo delle Selle (2530 m):
    Location: Google maps

Rifugio Fuciade (1982 m):
    Website: Homepage
    Location: Google maps

Rifugio Albergo Miralago (1920 m):
    Location: Google maps

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Please note that the GPX of the route is not 100% accurate. You have to find your own way although it's marked throughout the ridge.

Technical Difficulty Medium Difficult
Gear Hiking Boots , Hiking Poles , Klettersteig Set , Helmet
Popularity 1
Highest point 2832m
Total gain 1131m
Total loss 1136m
Duration 08h27m
Distance 16.2Km
Rating 1451