Do you want to experience the thrills of an itinerant trek, share an Alpine mountain-hut dorm at 2500 metres altitude with your hiking companions after a day’s walk through the majestic and elegant Pale di San Martino peaks and discover the austere beauty that intrigued foreign travellers and mountain-climbers from as far back as last century? Then the holiday offer for you is the Dolomiti Palaronda Trek!
Experience the magic atmosphere of sleeping in a mountain hut and let yourself be surprised by the fascination of the Pale di San Martino plateau, a mysterious stone plateau set at 2600 metres altitude - fifty square kilometres of bare rock tormented like a stormy ocean.
The trail is undertaken independently (without an Alpine guide, who however is available on demand subject to an additional charge). It is essential to be properly equipped and sufficiently fit.
Individual Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights (27.06-27.09/2020) - From € 175.00
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | 2.825 m. D+ | 2.515 m. D- | DEPARTURE FROM PASSO ROLLE | 120 €
The Quick Northern Tour runs on the northern side of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino with start and finish in Passo Rolle, and includes the via ferrata delle Farangole and the recently renovated via ferrata Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala. The overnight stays are intended to be at the Mulaz Hut and the Rosetta Hut.
1st STAGE – 6h/+765m/-165m
From Passo Rolle (car park of the old Segantini chairlift), follow the 710 path up to the chalet of Baita Segantini (2.174 m.a.s.l.). From there, walk down to Val Venegia through the pasture of Pian della Vezzana (2.010 m.a.s.l.) to gradually go up following the 749 path to “Passo di Venegiota”. Take the path on the right and continue on the 751 track following the trail n. 2 of the Alta Via Dolomiti route, which runs along the eastern side of Mulaz to finally reach the Mulaz Hut (2.571 m.a.s.l.). If you leave in the afternoon, as an alternative it is possible to take a faster route to get to the Hut: follow the 710 path called “Quinto Scalet” which from Pian della Vezzana goes up to Passo del Mulaz (2.619 m.a.s.l.) and then descend to the Mulaz Hut. Once on the Pass called Passo del Mulaz, it is possible to reach the top of the mountain (2.906 m.a.s.l.) following the tracks and the red trail signs for about 40 minutes to finally enjoy the wonderful panorama of the entire mountain range of Pale di San Martino and the surrounding peaks.
2nd STAGE – 5h/+790m/-780m
From the Mulaz Hut (2.571 m.a.s.l.) climb up heading South and the saddle called Forcella Margherita (2.655 m.a.s.l.) following the 703 path, at the bottom of Cima del Focobon. After about 30 minutes, take the via ferrata which leads to Passo delle Farangole (2.814 m.a.s.l.) to descend along the Val Grande heading to Val delle Comelle, following the the trail n. 2 of the Alta Via Dolomiti route up to an altitude of 2.290 metres above sea level. Walk on the slight slope which runs along the northern side of Val delle Comelle, to reach the so called Pian dei Cantoni (2.313 m.a.s.l.) and then climb up to the Rosetta Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l.).
Possible variation: from the Val Grande, before walking down the gorge of Comelle, take the 716 path heading to the bivouac called Bivacco Brunner (2.667 m.a.s.l.) and then climb up to Cima della Vezzana (3.192 m.a.s.l., the highest peak of Pale di San Martino) on the via ferrata called Gabitta d’Ignoti. From the top of Vezzana, walk downhill heading to Travignolo Pass and then to Val dei Cantoni along the 716 path, walk up to Bettega Pass (2.660 m.a.s.l) and finally reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Rosetta Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l).
3rd STAGE - 8h/+1.270m/-1.570m
From the Rosetta Hut walk downhill on the 701 path towards San Martino di Castrozza, once at an altitude 2.300 metres above sea level, take the 712 path (also called “dei Finanzieri” path) until you get to the start of the Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala via ferrata, recently renovated. This very panoramic and lofty via ferrata goes up the southern side of Cimon della Pala and permits to reach the Fiamme Gialle bivouac (3.005 m.a.s.l.). From the bivouac, walk downhill towards Passo del Travignolo (2.935 m.a.s.l.), to admire the wonderful view on the Val Venegia and the route of the first day of the Tour. To get back to the Rosetta Hut, walk down the Val dei Cantoni on the 716 path to climb up to Passo Bettega (2.660 m.a.s.l.) and then reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Hut.
From here, it is possible to get back to Passo Rolle following the 701 path first and then the 712 path (also called “dei Finanzieri” path) or you can enjoy the descent on the Rosetta tramway and the Colverde gondolas to reach San Martino di Castrozza and then get back to Passo Rolle by bus or by taxi.
Possible variation: From Passo del Travignolo, it is possible to climb up in about one hour to the top of the near Cima della Vezzana (3.192 m.a.s.l.) following the 716 path, to reach the highest Peak of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino.
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.
1ST STAGE – 6h/+510m/-730m
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.).
2nd STAGE – 6h/+840m/-900m
From the Velo della Madonna Hut, go up to Cima della Stanga (2.550 m.a.s.l.) along the 742 path (also called the “del Cacciatore” path), walking down Val Pradidali under the impressive eastern face of Sass Maor. Once you get to the spot called Pedemonte (also “Pòrtela” 1.627 m.a.s.l.) continue on the 709 path towards the Pradidali Hut (2.278 m. s.l.m.).
Alternatively, from Cima della Stanga it is possible to follow the 747 path (also called “Buzzati” path) instead of the “del Cacciatore” path, which in locality Pedemonte (Portèla) joins the original route.
3rd STAGE - 6h/+200m/-1.030m
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.).
Info & Booking:
ApT San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero und Vanoi
Tel. 0039 0439.768867
fax 0039 0439.768814
booking@sanmartino.com
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.
1st STAGE – 7h/+1.570m/-990m
From San Martino di Castrozza, take the Colverde Cableway and then the 712 path to reach the start of the recently renovated via ferrata called “Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala”. This very panoramic and lofty via ferrata goes up the southern side of Cimon della Pala and permits to reach the Fiamme Gialle bivouac (3.005 m.a.s.l.). From the bivouac, walk downhill towards Passo del Travignolo (2.935 m.a.s.l.), to admire the wonderful view on Val Venegia. From Passo del Travignolo, in about one hour it is possible to climb up to the top of the near Cima della Vezzana (3.192 m.a.s.l.) following the 716 path, and reach the highest Peak of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino. To get back to the Rosetta Hut, walk down the slope of Val dei Cantoni on the 716 path and climb up to Passo Bettega (2.660 m.a.s.l.), then reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l.).
2nd STAGE – 6h/+510m/-730m
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.).
3rd STAGE - 6h/+840m/-900m
From the Velo della Madonna Hut, go up to Cima della Stanga (2.550 m.a.s.l.) along the 742 path (also called the “del Cacciatore” path), walking down the Val Pradidali under the impressive eastern face of Sass Maor. Once you get to the spot called Pedemonte (also “Pòrtela” 1.627 m.a.s.l.) follow the 709 path towards Pradidali Hut (2.278 m.a.s.l.).
Alternatively, from Cima della Stanga it is possible to follow the 747 path (also called “Buzzati” path) instead of the “del Cacciatore” path, which in locality Pedemonte (Portèla) joins the original route.
4th STAGE - 6h/+200m/-1.030m
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 view on 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.).
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | 3.230 m. D+ | 3.140 m. D- | DEPARTURE FROM VAL CANALI | 175 €
The Explorer 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.
1st STAGE – 7h/+1.550m/-1.200m
From the Malga Canali car park (1.300 m.a.s.l.) follow the 707 path towards Treviso “Canali” Hut and Passo Canali. Once you get to the Hut, after a walk of about 2 hours, take the via ferrata “Fiamme Gialle” on the right to reach the bivouac called Bivacco Reali (2.595 m.a.s.l.).To return to the Hut, follow the trail which from Croda Granda runs along the southern crest towards Bivacco Menegazzi and the saddle of Forcella delle Mughe (2.244 m.a.s.l.); from here, pass the crest and go downhill to get back to the Treviso “Canali” Hut (1.634 m.a.s.l.).
Possible variation: From Bivacco Reali it is possible to reach, in a walk of about one hour, the top of Croda Granda (2.849 m.a.s.l.).
2nd STAGE – 5h/+1.260m/-620m
From the Treviso Hut, go down along the 707 path to reach, after about 30 minutes, the 711 path. Climb along the 711 path up to the bivouac called Bivacco Minazio (2.250 m.a.s.l.) and the Pass called Passo delle Lede (2.695 m.a.s.l.). From the Pass, walk on a short equipped path which runs along Val Pradidali and then crosses the 709 path, a trail which in a walk of about one hour permits to reach the Pradidali Hut (2.278 m.a.s.l.).
3rd STAGE - 4h/+200m/-120m
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 view on San Martino di Castrozza. Follow the 739 path and get to the Velo della Madonna Hut (2.358 m.a.s.l.) climbing the namesake via ferrata.
4th STAGE - 5h/+220m/-1.200m
From the Velo della Madonna Hut, go up to Cima della Stanga (2.550 m.a.s.l.) along the 742 path (also called the “del Cacciatore” path), walking down the Val Pradidali under the impressive eastern face of Sass Maor. Once you get to the spot called Pedemonte (also “Pòrtela” 1.627 m.a.s.l.) continue on the 709 path towards Malga Pradidali (1.428 m.a.s.l.) and then Malga Canali (1.302 m.a.s.l.).
Info & Booking:
ApT San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero und Vanoi
Tel. 0039 0439.768867
fax 0039 0439.768814
booking@sanmartino.com
1ST STAGE – 8h/+765m/-165m
Starting from the car park of the Colverde cable car station in San Martino di Castrozza, take the cable car to get to the Colverde Hut (2.000 metres above sea level). From there, follow the 712 path (so-called “dei Finanzieri” path) up to Rolle Pass (to the Castellazzo / Baita Segantini car park) then take the 710 path to the typical chalet of Baita Segantini (2.174 m. a.s.l.). From there, walk downhill to Val Venegia heading to the pasture of Pian della Vezzana (2.010 m.a.s.l.) and then gradually go up following the 749 path to “Passo di Venegiota”. Take the path on the right and continue on the 751 track following the trail n. 2 of the Alta Via Dolomiti route, which runs along the eastern side of Mulaz to finally reach the Mulaz Hut (2.571 m.a.s.l.) after a short equipped path. Alternatively, if you leave in the afternoon it is possible to get to the Hut following a shorter route on the 710 “Quinto Scalet” path which from the pasture of Pian della Vezzana goes up to Mulaz Pass (2.619 m.a.s.l.) and then descends to the Mulaz Hut. Once on the Pass, it is possible to reach the top of the mountain (2.906 m.a.s.l.) in about 40 minutes following the red trail signs to finally enjoy the amazing panorama of the entire mountain range of Pale di San Martino and the surrounding peaks.
2nd STAGE – 5h/+790m/-780m
From the Mulaz Hut (2.571 m.a.s.l.) climb up heading to the saddle called Forcella Margherita (2.655 m.a.s.l.) following the 703 path, at the bottom of the peak called Cima del Focobon. After about 30 minutes, take the via ferrata which leads to the pass called Passo delle Farangole (2.814 m.a.s.l.) then go downhill the Val Grande heading to Val delle Comelle, following the trail n. 2 of the Alta Via Dolomiti route up to an altitude of 2.290 metres above sea level. Walk on the slight slope which runs along the northern side of Val delle Comelle, to reach the so called Pian dei Cantoni (2.313 m.a.s.l.) and then climb up to the Rosetta Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l.).
Possible variation: from Val Grande, before walking down the gorge of Comelle, take the 716 path heading to the bivouac called Bivacco Brunner (2.667 m.a.s.l.) and then climb up to Cima della Vezzana (3.192 m.a.s.l., the highest peak of Pale di San Martino) on the via ferrata called Gabitta d’Ignoti. From the top of Vezzana, walk downhill heading to Travignolo Pass and then to Val dei Cantoni along the 716 path, walk up to Bettega Pass (2.660 m.a.s.l) and finally reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Rosetta Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l).
3rd STAGE - h/+1.270m/-1.270m
From the Rosetta Hut walk downhill on the 701 path towards San Martino di Castrozza, once at an altitude 2.300 metres above sea level, take the 712 path (also called “dei Finanzieri” path) until you get to the start of the Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala, a recently renovated via ferrata. This very panoramic and lofty via ferrata goes up the southern side of Cimon della Pala and permits to reach the Fiamme Gialle bivouac (3.005 m.a.s.l.). From the bivouac, walk downhill towards Passo del Travignolo (2.935 m.a.s.l.), to admire the wonderful view on the Val Venegia and the route of the first day of the Tour. To get back to Rosetta Hut, walk down Val dei Cantoni on the 716 path to climb up to Passo Bettega (2.660 m.a.s.l.) and then reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Hut.
Possible variation: From Passo del Travignolo, in about one hour it is possible to climb up to the top of the near Cima della Vezzana (3.192 m.a.s.l.) following the 716 path, and reach the highest peak of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino.
4th STAGE - 5h/+510m/-730m
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.), keep left and 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 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.).
5th STAGE - 6h/+520m/-1.200m
From the Velo della Madonna Hut, go up to Cima della Stanga (2.550 m.a.s.l.) along the 742 path (also called “del Cacciatore” path) walking down the Val Pradidali under the impressive eastern face of Sass Maor. Once you get to the spot called Pedemonte (also “Pòrtela” 1.627 m.a.s.l.) follow the 709 path towards the ruins of Malga Pradidali (1.428 m.a.s.l.) to finally reach Malga Canali (1.302 m.a.s.l.). Continue on the forest road and follow the trail sign number 707 up to an altitude of 1.428 metres; from here, climb up to Treviso “Canali” Hut (1.634 m.a.s.l.). Possible variation: an option to fill your day once you get to the Treviso “Canali” Hut, is to climb on the nearby via ferrata called “del Canalone”, just 5 minutes far from the Hut, the 720 path will then lead you back to the Hut in about 2 hours.
6th STAGE - 6h/+1.200m/-1.200m
From the Treviso “Canali” Hut follow the 707 path towards Passo Canali, in about 2 hours take the Fiamme Gialle via ferrata to get to the bivouac called Bivacco Reali (2.595 m.a.s.l.). From Bivacco Reali it is possible to reach, in a walk of about one hour, the top of Croda Granda (2.849 m.a.s.l.). To return to the Hut, follow the trail which from Croda Granda runs along the southern crest towards Bivacco Menegazzi and the saddle of Forcella delle Mughe (2.244 m.a.s.l.); from here, pass the crest and go downhill to get back to the Treviso “Canali” Hut (1.634 m.a.s.l.).
7th STAGE - 5h/+1.260m/-620m
From the Treviso Hut go down along the 707 path to reach, after about 30 minutes, the 711 path. Climb along the 711 path up to the bivouac called Bivacco Minazio (2.250 m.a.s.l.) and get to Passo delle Lede (2.695 m.a.s.l.). From the Pass, walk on the short equipped path which runs along Val Pradidali and then crosses the 709 path, a trail which in a walk of about one hour permits to reach the Pradidali Hut (2.278 m.a.s.l.).
8th STAGE - 6h/+200m/-1.030m
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.).
Info & Booking:
ApT San Martino di Castrozza, Passo Rolle, Primiero und Vanoi
Tel. 0039 0439.768867
fax 0039 0439.768814
booking@sanmartino.com