Description
Between Petra Piana and the Onda, a variant waymarked in yellow follows the ridgeline instead of descending into the Manganellu valley. It is shorter (about 3 hr 30 min) but more technical, and you miss out on a swim in the rock pools.
The PNRC is adamant: take this variant only in safe weather, never in high winds or thunderstorms. In bad weather, stay on the main route through the valley.
Tips
- Check the day's forecast and ask the hut warden's advice before choosing the ridges.
- No shelter on the ridge.