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Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour North - 2nd. Stage

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Duration 6.0 h

Distance 8.4 km

Ascend 1221 hm

Descent 1427 hm

Max. height 2726 m

Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour North - 2nd. Stage - Description

Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tours are experiences designed for the lovers of Via ferratas who have just a few days at their disposal
The Explorer Northern Tour runs on the central-northern side of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino, the package includes several via ferratas such as the Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala, the Ferrata del Porton and the Ferrata del Velo, in addition to several stretches on equipped paths. The tour starts and finishes in San Martino di Castrozza, while the overnight stays are intended to be at the Rosetta Hut, the Velo della Madonna Hut and the Pradidali Hut. 

Directions

  • Start

    Rifugio Rosetta

    From the Rosetta Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l.) walk on the 702 path down to Col dele Fede (2.278 m.a.s.l.) and then take the 715 path up to Passo di Ball (2.443 m.a.s.l.). From the Pass, go up on the 714 path along the Nico Gusela equipped path to reach the saddle called Forcella Stephen and the nearby Cima di Val di Roda (2.791 m.a.s.l.), from where it is possible to enjoy the beautiful panorama of San Martino di Castrozza. Climb down until you reach the spot called Porton (2.480 m.a.s.l.) on the 714 path and then take the 739 path and the Velo della Madonna via ferrata until you get to the namesake Hut (2.358 m.a.s.l.).

  • end point

    Rifugio Velo della Madonna

required equipment

Strong and snug Trekking backpackTrekking boots or Trekking shoes, possibly Gore-TexFleece 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 helmetClimbing Kit (carabiners, thin ropes, descender)HarnessMountaineering gloves

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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