Valbòna – Colbricòn piccolo

<p>Given the abundance of extremely beautiful summer hikes in the Passo Rolle area, the trip to Cima del Colbricón Piccolo is a route that, although easily walkable during the summer season, is mainly intended for the winter season.</p>

<p>The traditional starting point is located near the parking lot, which is about three kilometers from the Passo Rolle pass, going down towards Val Travignolo on SS 50. From the parking lot, the trail begins by taking the flat forest road that leads in less than half an hour to Malga Colbricón (1,838 m a.s.l.), first following and then crossing the Rio di Valbòna.</p> <p>After the first stretch through the woods, upon reaching the "campìgol" of the hut, the panorama opens up onto the Pale di San Martino, offering very interesting views. From the hut, turning right towards southeast, you begin to climb for about 200 meters through sparse forest with steep slopes (in case of loose snow, it is advisable to climb on the right side of the slope, where the vegetation is denser). After this stretch, the route continues climbing along a logical line south, with alternating stretches of vegetation and small clearings, until leaving the vegetation behind at about 2,200 meters altitude.</p> <p>The last 300 meters of elevation gain are tackled in an open environment with wide visibility, following, on the west side, the ridge that joins Cima Stradón (2,328 m a.s.l.) to the north with Colbricón Piccolo to the south. During this stretch, it is advisable to avoid the ridge edge and any snow cornices.</p> <p>Upon reaching Cima del Colbricón Piccolo (2,511 m a.s.l.), the view is wide and breathtaking; you can admire the main mountain groups of the area: imposing to the east is Colbricón (2,602 m a.s.l.), another very popular destination among ski mountaineering enthusiasts, with the Pale di San Martino in the background (easily recognizable Cimon della Pala, Vezzana and Mulaz), the Lagorai chain to the south (with Ceremana, Bragarolo and Cece peaks) and Rosengarten, Marmolada, Tofane and Civetta to the north.</p> <p>The north exposure of the wide valley usually allows good snow conditions for the return, which takes place by retracing the ascent path, with appropriate variations depending on whether you have skis or snowshoes.</p>