EMOTIONS OF HIGH ALTITUDE, 2020 m of Cima Verena

Saturday 19 March 2022, Asiago plateau

MEETING POINT: 9.00 am Ski Area Verena 2000 c/o in front of Chalet Grizzly

ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE: 450m.

DIFFICULTY: **medium/demanding DISPLACEMENT: with own vehicle. LUNCH: packed or in a refuge

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EXCURSION DEVELOPMENT:

Historical - naturalistic excursion with many photographic ideas on the beautiful itinerary that leads to Monte Verena through woods and the characteristic views of these places. Snowy itinerary at times, but without the need for the use of snowshoes. Going up the easy access road you will be able to notice the passage between the upper limit of the vegetation and the alternation of different types of trees. Once at the top of Mount Verena at an altitude of 2020 m we will enjoy a beautiful 360 ° panorama, from the Alps to the Venetian Lagoon. We will visit the Ecomuseum of the Great War of Forte Verena, an Italian structure built between 1910 and 1914 at 2,020 meters above sea level on the top of the homonymous mountain to defend the Italian border, for this position, it was nicknamed by the Austro-Hungarian soldiers, the "Dominator of the Highlands". It was part of the Agno-Assa Barrage, III sector - Asiago. At 3.55 am on May 24, 1915 from Fort Verena the first cannon shot by the Italian side of the Great War started, which sanctioned the entry of the Kingdom of Italy into the First World War. It was also the first Italian fort to be "silenced" by the imposing Imperial artillery. Near the top, short free stop at the Forte Verena refuge. Wide spaces and views as far as the eye can see will not be missing.

WE WILL USE SNOWSHOES only in case of sufficient snow. However, there will be a need for a GOOD MOUNTAIN SHOE WITH NON-SLIP SCULPTED INSOLE. Trekking poles are recommended.

All activities will be conducted with the UTMOST RESPECT for the limitations related to regulations and decrees on the containment of the new coronavirus SARS-Cov-2.

limited number of seats

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25€ Adults, children under 15 years, 15€

Possible equipment rental: 10€

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MANDATORY MATERIAL

• MASK -
• SANITIZING GEL
• MOUNTAIN BOOTS WITH GOOD NON-SLIP SCULPTED INSOLE type Vibram (no moon boot)
• rucksack
• appropriate winter clothing
• water bottle and energy bars/dried fruit
• cap and gloves
• sunglasses

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ READING OF THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:

EASY: The itinerary takes place on forest roads, dirt roads or easy mule tracks always well indicated and without orientation problems in cases of fog or bad weather. The differences in height are contained within 250-300 meters and the length of the itinerary is within three hours. These are somewhat long walks that require a sports hiking shoe, not necessarily the pedula or the boot.

EASY/ MEDIUM: The itinerary takes place on forest roads, dirt roads or easy mule tracks always well indicated. The differences in height are contained within 250-400 meters and the length of the itinerary is within 3 - 5 HOURS. These are somewhat long walks that require a sports hiking shoe or boot.

MEDIUM: The itinerary definitely exceeds three hours, it is more complex, it takes place on a path with some challenging climbs or descents but can be overcome without the support of mountaineering equipment. The terrain may be bumpy or lack signals. The maximum difference in height remains within 400 meters.

MEDIUM / CHALLENGING: The itinerary definitely exceeds three hours, it is complex for the difference in height that can reach 700 meters or for the length of the walk up to 6 hours, it takes place on a path with some climb or descent challenging but surmountable without the support of mountaineering equipment. The terrain may be bumpy or lack signals.

CHALLENGING: These are itineraries that require long experience, training and physical strength on the part of those who travel them. It is necessary to know how to move with skill even in dangerous terrain: screes, steep slopes or steep stretches, dense scrub, high and without references, rock passages, absence of springs. The difficulty of the terrain and the distance from the support points require total autonomy. Where indicated there may be the need to bring with you bivouac material such as the tent, bivouac bag, stove, food, requires training, energy and strong motivation.

ABOUT US - GUIDE ALTOPIANO

We "Plateau Guides" are the first group of professional guides of the Plateau. We are local guides who have been operating on the territory of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni since 2008. The belonging to the place by the members of the group ensures an intimate knowledge of the proposed destinations and a deeply respectful approach to the environment and its history. Our passions for nature, history and sport have led us to choose a life path based on the study of the environment and local history. Graduates in scientific, tourist and sports subjects such as Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences and Motor Sciences we have also specialized in the historical field with courses recognized by the Province of Vicenza. In order to practice professionally, we are regularly enrolled in the professional registers of Environmental Naturalistic Guide (L.R. n. 33 of 2002 of Veneto), or of Medium Mountain Guide (L.R. 23 July 2013, n.18)