Hike to Rifugio Malga Cianci

The Tour

Climb to the feet of the immense Marmolada

moderate

7.4 km

3:00 h

415 m

Rifugio Malga Cianci, in the heart of Val Contrin, is set on a green meadow with extraordinary views of the Fassa Dolomites and of the pinnacles of the Marmolada massif.

Author’s recommendation

With the shuttle bus service (a paid service) it is possible to reach Baita Locia and “save” a 300 m cumulative elevation gain.

Author

TRACCIAtour SRL

Updated: August 30, 2019

Details

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Rifugio Malga Cianci, 1825 m

Lowest point

1506 m

Best time of year

Jan

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Exposition

Rest Stop

MELGA CIANCI

Safety information

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.

Tips, hints and links

Rifugio Malga Cianci

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Alba di Canazei – Ciampac Ski Lift Departure Station (1466m) (1505 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.457110, 11.787906

UTM

32T 714085 5148614

Destination

Rifugio Malga Cianci (1825m)

Turn-by-turn directions

Behind the downhill station of the Ciampac ski lift (1466m) you take the forest road marked with trail number 602. You follow it along the path which, at times, crosses the forest road. At an elevation of 1736 m, you reach Baita Locia de Contrin. You continue along the beautiful forest road which penetrates into the valley. After a flat or slightly sloping section, the road passes beyond the Ruf (river) de Contrin and continues briefly until you reach Rifugio Malga Cianci (1825m) located on the left hand side.

To return, you follow the same route backwards.

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