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Dolomiti Palaronda Quick Tour Sud -1st stage

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Duration 6.0 h

Distance 8.8 km

Ascend 1130 hm

Descent 1389 hm

Max. height 2726 m

Dolomiti Palaronda Quick Tour Sud -1st 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

    San Martino di Castrozza

    From San Martino di Castrozza, reach the Pale plateau with a ride on the Colverde gondolas and then on the Rosetta tramway (2.670 m.a.s.l.). From the tramway mountain station, descend along the 702 path to Col dele Fede (2.278 m.a.s.l.), 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 breathtaking panorama of San Martino di Castrozza. Climb down to Porton locality (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, photocamera

Difficulty

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Fitness

  • Experience

  • Landscape

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