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Dolomiti Palaronda Quick Tour South - 3rd stage

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Duration 4.5 h

Distance 7.6 km

Ascend 332 hm

Descent 1090 hm

Max. height 2462 m

Dolomiti Palaronda Quick Tour South - 3rd stage - Description

Palaronda Ferrata Quick Tours are experiences designed for the lovers of Via ferratas who have just a few days at their disposal.
The Quick Southern Tour runs on the central-southern side of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino with start and finish in San Martino di Castrozza, and includes the Ferrata del Velo, the Ferrata del Porton and several stretches on equipped paths. The overnight stays are intended to be at the Velo della Madonna Hut and the Pradidali Hut.

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 get to the spot called Porton (2.480 m.a.s.l.) which overlooks 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

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, photocamera

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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