Hike to Rifugio Viel del Pan

The Tour

Rifugio Viel del Pan, where walking rhymes with pleasure.

closed

moderate

6.3 km

2:30 h

290 m

RIfugio Viel del Pan is located in one of the most picturesque places in Trentino, and the easy walk to reach the mountain hut is indescribably beautiful. You walk on a comfortable and wide track that literally cuts through the sloping green meadow towards the fantastic North face of the Marmolada and of the Gran Vernel. Located in a solitary and silent position, far from the roads and ski lifts, it is the ideal environment to turn walking into a work of art.

Author’s recommendation

After having reached Rifugio Viel del Pan, we suggest continuing along the “via del pane” until you reach Lago Fedaia (after Rifugio Viel del Pan, the path becomes narrower and less “comfortable”).

Author

TRACCIAtour SRL

Updated: 2018-11-07

Details

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Altitude

2403 m

2239 m

Best time of year

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Exposition

Rest Stop

VIEL DAL PAN
FREDAROLA

Safety information

Since the trail is at high altitude, we suggest always carrying suitable clothing.

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

Passo Pordoi (2240m) (2239 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.487298, 11.812942

UTM

32T 715888 5152036

Destination

Rifugio Viel del Pan (2403m)

Turn-by-turn directions

At Passo Pordoi you take trail 601, which begins as a dirt road, and then quickly make your way to a small chapel. The road becomes a trail that continues up a gentle hill on a well-marked path. You reach the vicinity of the “Sass Becè” and, continuing along trail 601, you reach Rifugio Fredarola. You continue along trail 601, starting the most beautiful part of the route.

The wide and comfortable track makes a high crossing, drawing a line that cuts through the southern side of the Col de Cuch and Sas Ciapel. With pleasant ups and downs, and a spectacular view, you reach Rifugio Viel del Pan.

To return, you follow the same route backwards.

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