Alba di Canazei - Val Contrin

<p>This route is challenging in the initial and final sections, due to both the gradient and the ground. The tour leads to Contrin hut, at the foot of Marmolada’s southern wall.</p>

<p>From the square of Alba, reach the valley station of Ciampac lifts. Behind the parking, take the dirt road (trail sign no. 602) that, with wide and easy hairpin bends, climbs in the woods. This section is immediately challenging, with about 200 metres of elevation gain. Catch your breath once arrived at Baita Locia Contrin hut. From here the forest becomes sparse, the valley opens up, and the route gets flatter. Continue for about two kilometres going slightly uphill, pedalling through high-mountain pastures in a grandiose setting, with summits surrounding the valley on each side. On your right "Colac", on your left "Vernel" and Marmolada, whereas eastwards you’ll see the monumental tower of "Cima di Ombretta". Cross "Ruf de Contrin" stream and reach Mèlga Cianci hut. The last, major climb leads to Contrin hut, overlooking the valley from a hump. You can also continue up to Malga Contrin hut. Return along the same route.</p>