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Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata 360 Tour - 8th stage

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Duration 6.0 h

Distance 7.6 km

Ascend 332 hm

Descent 1090 hm

Max. height 2462 m

Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata 360 Tour - 8th stage - Description

The Palaronda Ferrata 360 Tour is the most complete, fun and exciting experience to discover the mountain range of Pale di San Martino through a net of well maintained and well-marked via ferratas and equipped paths.
This Tour, designed for hikers who wants to live an unforgettable experience, covers the entire mountain range of Pale di San Martino from North to South through beautiful paths and via ferratas in about 8 days, making a reservation for one or more overnight stays at the Pale Huts.

Directions

  • Start

    Rifugio Pradidali

    From the Pradidali Hut proceed towards the Velo della Madonna Hut following the 739 trail sign; after a 30 minute walk, take the via ferrata called Ferrata del Porton. Once on the top of the via ferrata you will get to the panoramic spot called Porton (2.480 m.a.s.l.) to enjoy the beautiful view of San Martino di Castrozza, destination of the Palaronda Ferrata 360. Go down following the 739b path and then descend the via ferrata “dela Vecia”, walking on the 721 path first and then on the 702 path to finally reach San Martino di Castrozza (1.450 m.a.s.l.).

  • end point

    San Martino di Castrozza

required equipment

Trekking boots or Trekking shoes, possibly Gore-TexStrong and snug Trekking backpackFleece Wind-stopper jacket and light Wind-stopper trousersT-shirts, underwear and socksLightweight long trekking trousersHeavy fleece jacket or pulloverSun hat, warm beanie and lightweight termal glovesTowel, sleeping bag linersBasic First Aid Kit, blister patchesWater bottle or ThermosHead lamp and pocketknifeInformation material and mapTelescopic trekking poles (optional)Sunscreen, photocameraClimbing Kit (carabiners, thin ropes, descender)Climbing helmetHarnessMountaineering gloves

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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