Hike to Rifugio Ghiacciaio Marmolada
Mountain tour • Val di Fassa
Hike to Rifugio Ghiacciaio Marmolada
A walk at the feet of the Queen of the Dolomites.
Rifugio Ghiacciaio Marmolada is the ideal destination for taking your first steps on the perennial snow of the Dolomites.
Hike to Rifugio Ghiacciaio Marmolada
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A walk at the feet of the Queen of the Dolomites.
Rifugio Ghiacciaio Marmolada is the ideal destination for taking your first steps on the perennial snow of the Dolomites.
Author’s recommendation
Looking at the rocky peaks of the Marmolada (Serauta) you will notice the large holes of the tunnels from World War I. You cannot help being surprised by their incredible height above the glacier... Why is that? This is an excellent starting point for interesting research.
Rest Stop
MARMOLADA PIAN DEI FIACCONIGHIACCIAIO MARMOLADA
Safety information
1) Prepare your itinerary2) 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. Telescopic hiking sticks are useful.
Tips, hints and links
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Behind the Fedaia - Pian dei Fiacconi Cablecar station, you take SAT trail 606, which climbs the Eastern slopes of the Col de Bous. The trail initially winds its way between plates and ledges of dolomitic rock. After the first 200 m climb, the trail goes through screes, and climbs to the “Col de Bous” saddle, at 2438 m asl, where you can see the remains of World War I military structures.
Here, you encounter a fork. You continue along trail 606 in the direction of Pian dei Fiacconi, and ignore trail 619, which heads towards “Col de Le Baranchie”.
You walk uphill and continue, sticking to the path, in the direction of the uphill station of the Pian dei Fiacconi Cablecar. You climb some more until you reach Rifugio Ghiacciaio della Marmolada, which is located just above, in a south-easterly direction.
You return along the same route.
VARIATION
You can comfortably reach the mountain hut with the Fedaia - Pian dei Fiacconi Cablecar. From Pian dei FIacconi, you climb on foot, briefly, until you reach Rifugio Ghiacciaio della Marmolada, which is located just above, in a south-easterly direction.
Getting there
SS48 delle Dolomiti to Canazei. Then follow directions for Passo Fedaia until the Fedaia Dam wall. You leave your car at the parking area of the Fedaia - Pian dei Fiacconi cablecar.
Parking
Parking area of the Fedaia - Pian dei Fiacconi cablecar
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