Fifty years after the opening of the “Ottorino Marangoni” via ferrata in Montalbano and the “Gerardo Sega” via ferrata in Avio, the Mori and Avio sections of SAT, with the support of SAT Centrale and the Italian Alpine Club, are organising a national conference dedicated to the role of via ferratas in today’s mountain environment.
The event brings together institutions, technical experts, researchers and professionals to compare experiences, challenges and future development prospects.
The discussion will focus on topics such as safety, technical and regulatory aspects, accessibility, environmental protection and responsible management, as well as the relationship between via ferratas, the landscape, local communities and tourism development.
Among the scheduled speakers, representatives of SAT and CAI, mountain guides and experts will explore the value of via ferratas, their evolution and the opportunities and challenges connected with their use.
The day will conclude with a round table moderated by journalist Fabrizio Torchio, offering an opportunity for discussion and for developing a shared vision for the future of via ferratas.
The conference will take place on Saturday 17 October at the “Ex Galetera” Hall in Mori. Participation is free of charge, with registration required and subject to availability.
The day will also include two activities in the area. In the morning, participants can independently climb either the “Gerardo Sega” via ferrata in Avio or the “Ottorino Marangoni” via ferrata in Montalbano.
Participants undertake the climbs at their own responsibility and must have suitable equipment and adequate experience.
Programme:
Morning | Via ferrata climbs
07:00 – Meeting at Pozza della Cola for the climb of the “Gerardo Sega” via ferrata in Avio
09:00 – Meeting at the Montalbano car park for the climb of the “Ottorino Marangoni” via ferrata
Participation in the climbs is open to everyone. Each participant undertakes the activity at their own responsibility and must have suitable equipment and adequate experience.
Afternoon | Conference at the “Ex Galetera” Hall in Mori
14:30 – Institutional greetings and opening of the conference
14:45 – Luca Gibello, President of Associazione Cantieri d’Alta Quota
The relationship between via ferratas and the local area: landscape and community
Marco Zadra, President of the SAT Trails Commission
SAT via ferratas
Cristian Ferrari, President of SAT Società Alpinisti Tridentini
SAT’s position
Antonio Montani, President of CAI Club Alpino Italiano
CAI’s position
Tiziano Viscardi, member of the CAI Central Hiking Commission
Technical and regulatory aspects and CAI’s position
Silvio Rigatti, President of APT Garda Dolomiti
Tourism linked to via ferratas and its impact on the local area: what can be improved?
Gianni Canale, President of the Trentino Mountain Guides Association
Value for the local area and responsible management
Luigi Casanova, President of Mountain Wilderness
Via ferratas today: from a valuable resource to a market tool
16:30 – Coffee break
16:45 – Round table moderated by journalist Fabrizio Torchio
Approx. 18:15 – End of the conference
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