We were a good way up Sassongher when we encountered the via ferrata section. Via ferratas vary in difficulty and as it turns out this one looked difficult enough we didn't feel comfortable taking Norah on it (our harnesses were at the rifugio). Some people had via ferrata gear, but most were doing it without. I waited here with Norah while Steve went to the summit. It was only 15-20 minutes to the top from here and the trail was easy after the cables. So I decided to go to the summit as well. It was much easier going up the cable section than down, but doable. When I got back down there was a large group and a lot of people waiting - so I was glad we beat the line!