Rifugio Pedrotti – Cima Fradusta – Rifugio Pedrotti

<p>This excursion takes place entirely on the Pale di San Martino Plateau, a rock desert located at 2600 m above sea level that you will reach via the Rosetta cable car.</p>

<p>In the summer season the trail that leads toward your destination, Cima Fradusta (2,939 m above sea level), is always well marked by trail signs, cairns, and red marks, as well as being fairly frequented at least up to the foot of the summit.</p> <p>The winter version we propose is a bit more adventurous and not recommended for those approaching the plateau for the first time. The snow-covered trail is non-existent and you must have a very clear idea of the direction to take.</p> <p>The route starts from Rifugio Rosetta equipped with skis or snowshoes, and continues with some ups and downs towards Passo Pradidali Basso first and then Passo di Fradusta; the walk is not physically demanding, although snowshoes will slow your pace considerably.</p> <p>From Passo Fradusta, you leave the trail that continues east and climb along the rounded ridge heading south towards the summit; this is the most challenging part of the excursion but does not present dangers or exposed sections.</p> <p>From the almost 3,000 m above sea level summit the view is magnificent, dominant with no other nearby peaks; to the north you see the entire plateau and to the south the Vette Feltrine. On a very clear day, you might even glimpse the Venice lagoon (you would be lucky, I've never seen it myself).</p> <p>The return will be much easier than the ascent, you just need to retrace your steps back to the starting point.</p>