Hike to Rifugio Dolomia

The route

The excitement of a walk at the feet of the Gran Vernel and of the Marmolada.

moderate

8.9 km

4:00 h

424 m

421 m

Trails 605 and 618 allow you to reach Rifugio Dolomia walking at the feet of the northern faces of the Queen of the Dolomites, the Marmolada.

Author’s recommendation

The higher part of trail 605 is also known as “Via Nèva”, a mule track made by Russian prisoners during the Great War.

Author

TRACCIAtour SRL

Updated: September 04, 2019

Details

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Highest point

2057 m

Lowest point

1640 m

Best time of year

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Exposition

Rest Stop

DOLOMIA

Safety information

In wet conditions, the path may become slippery.

1) Prepare your itinerary

2) Choose a route that is suitable for your skill level

3) Choose suitable equipment and gear

4) Consult the snow/weather bulletins

5) Heading out on your own is more risky

6) Leave information on your itinerary and on the approximate time you expect to return

7) Do not hesitate to seek the support of a professional

8) Pay attention to the information and signs that you find along the trail

9) Do not hesitate to follow your steps backwards

10) In case of an accident, sound the alarm by calling the emergency number 112.

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

Equipment

Hiking boots/shoes, windbreaker, a change of clothes. Telescopic hiking sticks are useful.

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Pian Trevisan (1640m) (1639 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.458288, 11.819366

UTM

32T 716496 5148831

Destination

Rifugio Dolomia (2057m)

Turn-by-turn directions

You walk along the paved road, following the signs for trail 605. The road soon becomes a dirt road. Walking up a slight incline, you continue to follow the signs for trail 605, and reach “Villa Maria” locality (1680m). Here you will find the hotel of the same name, which lies on the remains of an Austrian hospital dating back to World War I. Heading into the gorge situated beneath the “Col de Mer”, you continue along the mule track marked by trail number 605, on a steeper slope. After having reached the “Via Crucis”, you reach “Cappella - Crist de Fedaa” locality at an elevation of 1780 m.

The path continues on less steep terrain, and leads to Col di Ciampié where, at about 1850 m asl, you will notice a turn-off.

Here you leave trail 605 and follow trail 618, which briefly descends along a meadow until it crosses the Avisio stream (La Vèisc), which comes out of the Fedaia Lock. After the crossing, the trail climbs a clearing and gains elevation in the vegetation on the river’s left hand side in the valley (right hand side of the river, as you climb). You climb, approaching the evident Fedaia dam wall, until you reach the buildings. On the right hand side, along a paved road, in the direction marked “Cabinovia Pian dei Fiacconi”, you quickly reach l Rifugio Dolomia.

You return along the same route.

VARIATION

The mountain hut, located almost on the Fedaia dam wall, is easily reached by car.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Getting There

Getting there

SS48 delle Dolomiti to Canazei. You continue in the direction of Passo Fedaia along road SS641. You go past Alba and Penia. At an elevation of 1630 m, on the right there is a turn-off (crucifix on the right hand side of the turn-off) towards Pian Trevisan. Here, you turn right and quickly reach a square with ample parking.