Ferrata dei Funs 'Ico Quaranta', from Tetti Violin

Access

From Entracque, either the signposted path from the village centre (1h00') or from Tetti Violin (continue to Trinità and the church of Santa Lucia) turn left to the hamlet (20 min)

Introduction

Beautiful and challenging via ferrata in a beautiful environment, suitable for those who are already somewhat familiar with this type of activity. There is, however, the possibility of avoiding the more difficult sections with paths.

Description

The Ferrata dei Funs is as challenging as it is spectacular. The first section is certainly the most challenging with several overhanging passages. It then continues on a decidedly steep, but nevertheless partly equipped, path until reaching a second rock jump, which can also be reached from a longer path that cuts across the challenging section. From here, you climb up a non-trivial section to a traverse that leads to a breathtaking Tibetan bridge, beyond which you continue along a traverse to the summit. This last part can also be avoided via a less demanding via ferrata section. The descent is partly on a path, partly again equipped. From my point of view, it is advisable to assess the feasibility of the route at the start, since once the ascent has begun, it is very difficult to turn back. 

Bibliography

• Dario Gardiol, Le vie ferrate, L'Arciere, Cuneo, 2003

Cartography

• Alpi Marittime e Liguri, Foglio 8, scale 1:50,000, Istituto Geografico Centrale