Punta Ercavallo

The Punta di Ercavallo at 3068 meters above sea level is the most striking elevation in the Valle di Viso near Ponte di Legno and offers high alpine trail flair with a repeat factor.

Description

The tour begins in Case di Viso and winds its way up to the Rifugio Bozzi at 2478 meters above sea level with what feels like endless hairpin bends. After the relatively strenuous ascent, you can fortify yourself with a good espresso before continuing along the old Via Camuna to Laghetti dei Ercavallo. Before that, however, you take the initially somewhat inconspicuous path to Punta di Ercavallo. Here, the only way up is by carrying or pushing and you are immersed in a high alpine world characterized by traces of the First World War. Everywhere there are old positions, buildings and relics reminiscent of a less than glorious time. The bike can be pushed up to an altitude of 3020 meters above sea level without any problems. From here, the descent also makes sense. The last 50 meters to the summit can be tackled without a bike so that you can enjoy the magnificent view. All the mountain peaks lie at your feet over Monte Viso to Punta San Matteo and towards the south of the Adamello group.

Once you have inhaled enough panoramic views, you can tackle the descent. At the beginning, the ascent variant leads down to the barracks on a difficulty of S3, in sections on S2. An interplay of technical passages and flow opens up. Once you reach the junction of the old Via Camuna, take the 59er path and continue winding your way up to Case di Viso at S2 and S3 level. An old wartime road has been transformed into a trail here and now brings a smile to the faces of enduro bikers. Once you arrive in Case di Viso, you can treat yourself to some refreshments at Ristorante Ercavallo at the end of the day.

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