Vie Ferrate Ra Gusela al Nuvolau and Averau

DESCRIPTION
Two beautiful via ferratas in the Nuvolau Group in the Ampezzo Dolomites.
Starting from the Giau Pass the via ferrata that you meet first is the Ra Gusela. It is a very short via ferrata, just 174 m in altitude, but very panoramic and does not present any particular technical difficulties. The second, you need to get to the Rifugio Averau, it allows us to reach the summit of Cima Averau. This too does not present particular difficulties and is short, about 60 m. From the top of the Averau you have a 360° panorama of the Ampezzo Alps and beyond.

ITINERARY
From Passo Giau (2236 m) take path 443. At the first crossroads keep right and continue on 443. After a while on the left take the 438 which will take us first to the via ferrata Ra Gusela and then to the Rifugio Nuvolau (2575 m). Here we go down to the Rifugio Averau (2413 m) taking the 439. Now we follow the clear indications, the path is not numbered, for the Ferrata Averau. In 15 minutes we arrive at the attack of the via ferrata. We climb and arrive at the summit of Monte Averau (2649 m). We return to the Rifugio Averau along the same road. You return to Passo Giau following the 464 and 452.

STARTING POINT
Passo Giau

REFRESHMENT POINT
Rifugio Nuvolau (2575 m) and Rifugio Averau (2413 m)

AUTHOR’S SUGGESTIONS
It is obviously not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo.

SAFETY TIPS
The viability of the proposed itinerary, like all mountain morphology, is subject to environmental changes due to natural events and weather conditions. So, before leaving, consult the competent tourist offices and / or the refuges of reference.
Our GPX tracks are only indicative, that is, the route was carried out at best with the conditions of the trails and weather of that day. So always evaluate what to do on site.
Also remember to evaluate the route based on your physical abilities, training and the equipment you have.
You should leave someone the route you intend to do told.
Remember that the emergency number is 112.

EQUIPMENT
It is recommended to have the appropriate equipment: technical mountain clothing, boots with vibram sole or similar, via ferrata set, harness, helmet, via ferrata gloves, goggles, sunscreen, backpack with drinks.

RECOMMENDED MAPS
Tabacco 03 CORTINA D’AMPEZZO E DOLOMITI AMPEZZANE

INTERESTING LINKS
http://www.nuvolau.com/

HOW TO ARRIVE
From Cortina d'Ampezzo SP638 to Passo Giau.

PARKING AREA

GPS coordinates: 46.483025, 12.052960

Parcheggio al Passo Giau

Il sentiero che porta all'attacco della ferrata

Primo tratto della Ferrata Ra Gusela

Bellissima vista sulle Tofane

Ultimo tratto della ferrata

Siamo arrivati al Rifugio Nuvolau

Si scende al Rifugio Averau

Il Rifugio Averau

Si sale all'attacco della Ferrata Averau

Ferrata Averau

Ultimo tratto per arrivare alla cima dell'Averau

In vetta dell'Averau

Si ritorna indietro rifacendo la ferrata Averau

Superato il Rifugio Averau si va verso il Passo Giau

Fra poco siamo arrivati a Passo Giau