Caprera Triangle

Bessone spur “Spigolo Bessone”

Period: June – October

An aesthetic spur of 1037m, a classic route not to be underestimated that gives you an introduction to most aspects of mountaineering

Duration: 2 days

Level: alpine difficulty D

Base: Castello (Pontechianale CN)- refuge hut “Rifugio Vallanta”

Accomodation: refuge hut “Rifugio Vallanta”

Region: Piedmont

Equipment: mountaineering boots, harness, 2 screw gate carabiners

1st day: Meeting at Castello (Pontechianale), check of materials ascent to the refuge hut “Rifugio Vallanta”  

2nd day: Starting from the hut approach walk to the frontal glacial moraine which is the starting point at the base of the spur from there in 7/8 pitches on slabs and parts of the ridge the top is reached in 6/8 hours