Rina

Last Update: 12.05.2026 by Peter
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Town: Trontano
v3 a2 III
10h30
2h
7h
1h30
1655m
610m
1045m
x
56m
2x70
11
3400m
Car optional
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Summary:
A series of large vertical drops in an open environment. The Giant’s Staircase (Scala dei Giganti) is a succession of large steps (from 2 to 10 m) that can be negotiated by downclimbing.
Summary:
A series of large vertical drops in an open environment. The Giant’s Staircase (Scala dei Giganti) is a succession of large steps (from 2 to 10 m) that can be negotiated by downclimbing.
Access:
Take the shuttle and reach the locality of Alpe Faievo.
Approach (2 h):
From Faievo, climb up to Parpinasca and follow the signs for Alpe Rina. Shortly before the alpine pasture, the trail crosses a basin (Fornale di Rina) where the stream flows beneath the boulders of a scree slope (1690 m). Descend until reaching the watercourse (1630 m).
Tour (7 h):
C20 C55 C24 C12 C37 C35 C55 scala dei giganti C27 C43 C19 C20 Confluence at 1090 m.
Return (1 h 30):
Go on with Rio di Menta and Ogliana di Quarata

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
46.086049°, 8.355897°
DMS: 46° 5" 9.78', 8° 21" 21.23'

DM: 46° 5.163", 8° 21.354"
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Canyon End
46.08456°, 8.346712°
DMS: 46° 5" 4.42', 8° 20" 48.16'

DM: 46° 5.074", 8° 20.803"
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Parking at Entry
46.113429°, 8.343557°
DMS: 46° 6" 48.35', 8° 20" 36.81'

DM: 46° 6.806", 8° 20.613"
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