From here the route was along the Costabella ridge - an easy Via Ferrata named Bepi Zec. This area had been the border between the Italian and Austrian front in the first World War. There were trenches, tunnels and lookout posts, many of which blasted out of the rock. The path was on exposed ledges and ridges with occasional sections through tunnels. There were chains, pitons and large wooden ladders to help us on our way. The route also took us over the summit of Cima de Costabella (2762m). One of the most interesting features along the route was an exhibition of gruesome war photographs (war on war) displayed in a old look out post - this had an adults only warning which was well merited.
Simon did a great job ensuring that the party made steady across some of the more tricky parts. At Cladin col we left the ridge and descended a scree run before paths took us back to the pass. We had a drink at a small baita, exhilarated that we had completed the walk, but sad in that it was the end of the holiday with a great group of people in a marvellous walking area.
