Rifugio cima d"Asta - Forcella Magna
Hiking to Forcella Magna – An Unexpected Ending
On June 22nd, I ventured on a long mountain trail with the goal of reaching Forcella Magna , where I had planned to meet a friend. He was completing a multi-day trek across several valleys, and since it was his final day, he needed a ride back to the point where he had left his car.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I've explored this area extensively over the past year. I had already hiked from Passo Cinque Croci to Forcella Magna and covered the entire right orographic side of Val Malene. So, this time I decided to explore the left side of the valley.
My plan was to reach Rifugio Cima d’Asta (Cima d’Asta Mountain Hut), but not via the fastest route. Instead, I chose a more scenic path that passes through Forcella del Passetto (Passetto Saddle). This trail is even longer than the already long “standard” path to the hut. Along the way, we met many people coming down from the hut, but very few climbing up from this side.
The path isn’t particularly steep, but the terrain around it is. The slopes are covered in beautiful stretches of rhododendrons, adding vibrant color to the rugged landscape.
Once we reached the rifugio, I realized it was far too late to meet my friend as originally planned… Luckily, he decided to change his route and no longer needed the lift! So, I avoided a complicated detour, but the surprises weren’t over.
I had originally planned to return by another route, but discovered at the last moment that it included a protected climbing route , which wasn’t an option given the time and equipment. I had to improvise and return to Forcella Magna via a longer alternative path.
Despite the unexpected turns, it was a rewarding and beautiful hike!
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