Via Ferrata Degli Alpini - Col dei Bos

From the Col Gallina trailhead, the trail crosses a small bridge over the Rio Lagazuoi and climbs to a wide mule track. Follow the signposts for "Col dei Bos," passing near World War I remains — former military hospitals, ruins of observation posts — before reaching the base of the rock face in about twenty minutes. The approach is short and straightforward.

The via ferrata begins immediately with its most challenging section: about twenty vertical meters along two cracks on smooth rock with few natural holds, requiring some firm pulls on the cable. Once past this initial section, the route becomes easier with well-equipped vertical sections, airy traverses with good holds, and short ledges connecting the bolted sections. Exposure remains high along nearly the entire route, particularly at the bypass of a spur roughly two-thirds of the way up. The final wall is about ten meters long and follows a crack with good holds. It leads to the summit plateau and the wooden cross at Col dei Bos. Allow about two hours for this equipped section.

The descent follows an unmarked trail that heads north from the summit and plunges into a switchback gully. The terrain is steep and covered with loose gravel — particularly slippery. This is the most treacherous section of the entire route and should be approached with caution. Trekking poles are strongly recommended. You'll reach the trail junction in about 45 minutes and then the parking lot.