This via ferrata, inaugurated in 1952 by the Alpine troops, is dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Luigi Zacchi, who returned from the Russian Campaign and was the first to climb the southern wall of Schiara.
One must pay close attention to the banks of clouds and fog that often linger in this area, making the route treacherous, and particularly keep in mind that for the return, one must face either the Sperti via ferrata or the Berti and Piero Rossi routes.
It is considered one of the most beautiful and difficult via ferratas in the Dolomites (despite being outside the circuit of the most frequented Dolomite peaks), although the massive presence of ladders somewhat limits its charm. The via ferrata ascends almost entirely vertically, alternating between ferrata sections (with many chimneys) and unprotected paths, while the last section that leads to the bivouac is horizontal, along the so-called Zacchi ledge. The time required to traverse the via ferrata is about 3 hours. The ascent to the summit of Schiara is possible via the Berti via ferrata in about an hour.
Access: From the city of Belluno, passing through the village of Bolzano Bellunese, you arrive at the locality of Case Bortot, where there is parking. From there, you hike up to the 7th Alpini refuge (3 hours of walking and about 1000 m of elevation gain), and in about 40 minutes you reach the "Portòn" (where you can see the fresco by local artist Fiabane), where the via ferrata begins.
