Stage 1 Dolomiti Trek King Short Experience - Viel dal Pan

<p>Short version of the Dolomiti Trek King, sleeping in refuges and walking for 4 days on high altitude trails that enter the heart of the Dolomites. The first stage will lead you from Canazei to Passo Fedaia, with an ascent to Sass Pordoi.</p>

<p>From Canazei with the lifts, reach Col dei Rossi. On a slight descent you arrive at Rifugio Belvedere, where you cut right through a shortcut made in the meadow. You then rejoin the dirt road, heading on the level towards Rifugio Fredarola. Before continuing the hike, it is worth taking the aerial tram to Sass Pordoi. Then descend to Passo Pordoi along trail no. 601 to take the tram, both outbound and return. From the pass, climb the ridge on foot towards Rifugio Fredarola. From here, trail no. 601, better known as "Viel dal Pan," mostly flattens out with brief ramps. Arriving at Rifugio Viel dal Pan, you continue with minimal elevation changes for a long stretch. At the crossing, descend right towards the dam, first facing a long diagonal, then a steep and narrow zigzag until you cross a last rather exposed steep section that must be traversed with maximum caution. You come out onto the state road in front of Rifugio Marmolada "E. Castiglioni." Longer alternative: at the crossroads, keep the altitude without descending, heading towards Rifugio Gorza, from where, helped in some sections by a metal rope, you face a short descent. You take trail no. 680 towards Passo Padon. From the refuge, retrace the same way until you take trail no. 698 on the left which leads to Passo Fedaia.</p>