Ferrata Sartor al Monte Peralba – Dal sentiero dei fortini alla cima tra vento e panorami

We set out from Val Sesis to climb one of the most fascinating mountains in the Carnic Alps: Monte Peralba (2,694 m). Sofia and I choose the fort trail, passing trenches and remnants of the Great War, while Simonetta ascends more quickly along the road and the marmot trail, arriving first at the Calvi Refuge. While she waits for us, I take the opportunity to explore the forts, shoot some footage, and climb the small peak just above the refuge. From there, we set off together towards Passo Sesis, detouring towards the start of the Sartor Ferrata. Climbing order: Simonetta in front, Sofia in the middle, and me bringing up the rear. After completing the equipped section, we grab our first sandwich and head towards the summit of Monte Peralba... but the clouds, blown by the wind, arrive right with us! The drone stays in my backpack, but there's no shortage of views, excitement, and a second sandwich at the summit. For the return journey, we choose the Giovanni Paolo II Trail, which takes us back to the Calvi Refuge for a well-deserved third half, and finally to the parking lot in about 50 minutes along the service road. Route details 📍 Start: Val Sesis car park (Sappada – Udine) 🏁 Arrival: Monte Peralba – 2,694 m 📐 Total elevation gain: approximately 1,080 m ⏱️ Total time: 7 – 8 hours (including breaks) Ascent to the Calvi Refuge: approximately 1.5 hours via the Fortini trail Calvi Refuge → Sartor via ferrata → Summit: approximately 2.5 hours Descent via the Giovanni Paolo II trail → Calvi Refuge: 2.0 hours – 2.5 hours Calvi Refuge → Park: approximately 45 m 🥾 Total length: approximately 8 – 9 km Hiking difficulty: E to the Calvi Refuge EEA (Sartor via ferrata – short and well-equipped) EE descent via the Giovanni Paolo II trail (some difficulty in the initial gully) 🗺️ CAI trails used: 132 – Sentiero dei Fortini / Strada del rifugio 132a – Ferrata Sartor 131 – Sentiero Giovanni Paolo II (Normal return route) 🏠 Refuges: Rifugio Pier Fortunato Calvi (2,160 m) #MontePeralba #FerrataSartor #SentieroDeiFortini #RifugioCalvi #AlpiCarniche #ValSesis #Escursioni #TrekkingItalia #upanddown If you enjoyed the video, like it 👍, leave a comment 📝, and subscribe to the channel 💪! Don't forget to activate the bell 🔔 so you don't miss future content! Want to support us? Buy us a coffee ☕ on Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/up.down Subscribe here: ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@up.down.mont... Follow us on: 📸 Instagram:   / up.down.montagna   🎵 TikTok:   / up.down.montagna   📘 Facebook:   / up.down.montagna   If you'd like to collaborate with us, write to us at: 📧 [email protected] 🌟 Remember: every step in the mountains is a small triumph. Keep exploring, dreaming, and living with passion. See you on the next adventure, ever higher! 🚀⛰️