We started our ascent of Mount Colac in the town of Penia. It is located in the valley between the Padon massif and Marmolada. This time we used a cable car to approach the ferrata, which took us about 600 meters higher from the town. We quickly found ourselves in a beautiful landscape of pastures and rocks. From the end of the cable car we followed a marked path to the start of the ferrata dei Finanzieri, which leads to the top of the Colac mountain at 2,715 m above sea level. The vast majority of the way is on rugged rock. (photo) About halfway up the climb there is a key point. It is a set of several ladders, rather crampons in the rock. This part is also slightly overhanging, so a bit of physical strength is required. (photo) After crossing this point to the top of Mount Colac 2 715 m above sea level, the farrata is again guided along the rock and there is no more difficult section. The view from the top is amazing. From Marmolada to Piz Boe to Sassolungo.

From the top we continued along the marked path along the trail. It is also belayed in places, but we did not use the belay anymore. Without any problems we left the rocky part of the Colac mountain and descended to the trail, which continued along the mountain meadow. (photo) Right at the beginning of the meadow we got stuck and for about 30 minutes we watched a family of marmots playing and absolutely ignoring us. The landscape is really beautiful. (photo) Around the former shepherd's huts we reached the huts at the top station of the cable car. We had a few beers on the terrace. Then we got into the cable car and had a comfortable ride back to the town of Penia.

Difficulty

A nice ferrata to a great scenic mountain. Access to the ferrata is made easier by a cable car that shortens the ascent from the valley. The ferrata is well secured, the difficulty of ferrata D is adequate. There is only one difficult spot in the form of slightly overhanging steel crampons. Otherwise, it is easy to walk on the rugged rock.

Water availability

Due to the length of the trip, we had all the water with us (1.5 liters per person). However, it is possible to replenish the liquids either in the stream after descending the Colac mountain or at the hut at the top station of the cable car.

Mountain peaks

From the top of Mount Colac at 2,715 metres above sea level, you can enjoy views of the Marmolada, Gran Vernel, Piz Boe and Sassolungo mountains, among many others.

Danger

The ferrata is well secured, no problem in observing safety on ferrata (of course, ferrata equipment - ferrata saddle, helmet, gloves). The descent from the mountain is sometimes also secured, but for an experienced mountain climber it is not necessary to secure yourself here.

Equipment

For the ascent of Mount Colac, complete equipment for belayed routes is required - ferrata set with brake and helmet. Of course, good quality shoes and clothing.

Food

Refreshments are available in the huts at the top station of the cable car. Of course, we did not ignore the beer after our successful descent from the mountain.

Attractions

The advantage of this ferrata is the shortened ascent from the valley by cable car. The price of the cable car is 10,5 Euros including the return trip. This saves not only time but also energy. It is only a short walk from the cable car to the start of the ferrata. From the ferrata there are beautiful views of the opposite massif of the Sella mountain range and the Marmolada massif.