Alba di Canazei - Contrin hut

Il percorso, uguale in andata e ritorno, è impegnativo nei tratti iniziali e finali, sia per la pendenza sia per il fondo. Il tour porta al Rifugio Contrin, ottimo punto panoramico e di ristoro, ai piedi del versante sud della Marmolada, la Regina delle Dolomiti.

<b>Description tour 910</b>: this track is both out and back on the first and final leg difficult because of the slope and rough terrain. It leads to the Contrin Refuge, a good place to rest and a wonderful viewpoint at the foot of the south wall of the Marmolada, the queen of the Dolomites. Go to the cable car station at Alba di Canazei (1,517 m), and set off on the path no. 602. The first part of the climb is fairly steep, as far as the Baita Locia Contrin Refuge (1,736 m). After this it becomes flat as you ride through a sparse wood and then the meadows of the upper valley. There are magnificent peaks all around: the "Colac" to the right, the "Vernel" and the "Marmolada" to the left, the "Cime di Ombretta" ("Ombretta" peaks) to the east. Cross the "Ruf de Contrin" stream and then climb up towards the Mèlga Cianci (refreshment point) and then go through the larch trees to the Contrin Refuge (2,016 m).