The mountain surface is partly of rubble and partly covered by grass, and therefore of little interest to mountaineers, but its proximity to the Umbrail Pass and accessible surface make it a popular destination for other visitors.

The route starts at the Umbrail pass, very close to the Swiss border check point.

No special equipment is needed, there are a few fixed chains along the route but those are not exposed sections, good marking all the time, and orientation is not a problem.

There are three roads to the Umbrail pass; two from the Italian and one from the Swiss side.

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