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Italy · Masua, Sulcis-Iglesiente, Sardinia

Via ferrata de Pan di Zucchero

Via ferrata of Pan di Zucchero

The departure from a canoe towards an isolated stack at sea is an extremely rare geographical and gestural combination, solidly documented by a guide, the regional office and a route guide.

Verified96.6

Score / 100
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Experience profile · editorial diagramSummit and height difference: 133 m
Type
Maritime via ferrata on an isolated limestone stack
Duration
About 30 minutes of ferrata; 2h30 for the guided route
Grade
Not documented
Best period
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Why it enters the Top 100

An experience ranked for its story and distinctiveness.

The ferrata takes place on the limestone islet of Pan di Zucchero, 133 m high, off the coast of Masua. The approach is by canoe and the ferrata begins directly from the boat. The line crosses the south face via ledges and equipped sections up to the summit plateau; the descent may include a 45 m rappel back to the canoe. The name Sentiero dei Minatori connects the line to the historic mining landscape of Iglesiente, without transforming this link into proof of an original mining use of the current route.

What sets it apart: The ferrata takes place on the limestone islet of Pan di Zucchero, 133 m high, off the coast of Masua.; The approach is by canoe and the ferrata begins directly from the boat.; The line crosses the south face via ledges and equipped sections up to the summit plateau; the descent may include a 45 m rappel back to the canoe.; The name Sentiero dei Minatori connects the line to the historic mining landscape of Iglesiente, without transforming this link into proof of an original mining use of the current route.

Score breakdown

Median / 5
Power of story4.8
Singularity5.0
Emotional and sensory intensity4.6
Rationale for travel4.8
Strength of evidence5.0

Traceability

The facts behind the profile.

  1. The ferrata takes place on the limestone islet of Pan di Zucchero, 133 m high, off the coast of Masua.

  2. The approach is by canoe and the ferrata begins directly from the boat.

  3. The line crosses the south face via ledges and equipped sections up to the summit plateau; the descent may include a 45 m rappel back to the canoe.

  4. The name Sentiero dei Minatori connects the line to the historic mining landscape of Iglesiente, without transforming this link into proof of an original mining use of the current route.

Geographical precision: Coordinate of the area or locality, not of the start of the via ferrata; Do not use for terrain navigation.