Secured climbing route Jof di Montasio – Pipan’s ladder

Montaž (2753 m) is the second highest mountain in the Julian Alps and offers many approaches from all sides of the mountain. The secured route over the 60 - meter Pipan ladder is the easiest in Montaž and takes us over the south wall to the Montaž ridge. At Montaž we will never be alone, as we will climb past many tropes of ibex.

The first secured climbing route, called PIPAN'S LADDER, is easier and rated at B difficulty. It is 1250 m high, the climbing part is 450 m high and is suitable for those who already have some experience in such a world. It runs from the south side, from the Pecol mountain pasture. Its biggest attraction is the 60-meter Pipan ladder.

The tour for the protected path PIPAN'S LADDER starts on Planina Pecol (1500 m), which can be reached by car. This is followed by a picturesque ascent past the Abruzzi hut (1620 m), all the way to the notch at the top of Strmali (2280 m), where many views of the beautiful surroundings open up. From the notch we turn to the right and arrive to the entrance of the protected path, which leads us through a system of passages, grabs and shelves to the top of the southern Montaž wall. Below the ridge, the most famous ladder in the Julian Alps awaits us - the Pipan's Ladder. A 60 m high ladder takes us to the ridge. We follow the ridge in a west direction and it leads us to the top of Montaž (2753 m). We will descend along the same path.

For a secured route, we recommend a basic self-protection set - a helmet, a climbing harness and a self-protection system, as well as crampons and an ice ax for snowfields in the wall that stay long into the summer. If you do not have your own equipment, you can also rent it from our agency.

The guiding is intended for adults and children from the age of 14. The guided tour starts by appointment, and with our transport we will pick you up in front of your room, apartment or hotel. We take care of all the necessary technical equipment.