Tag: Dolomites

On Friday 27^th of May we had a kind of an advantage, actually more of them. First, we pick up a track and made up a plan upon the recommendations from friends. Second, we did not need to drive any long distance. Third, we could fill in some of the sources and clean up the waste.  Moreover we were full of energy and eager for new adventures.

From Passo Falzarego where we left our camper, straight under the gondolas passing by we headed towards Lago di Limides.

https://www.bergfex.com/sommer/venetien/touren/wanderung/3703629,passo-falzarego–rifugio-averau–torre-grande–rifugio-col-gallina

On the crossroad under Averau 2648, we decided to turn north towards Sentiero dele Trice, because of another exposed and very narrow path. Later we reached Rifugio Scoiattoli for a delicious late lunch. From here it was just a stone throw to the wonderful Cinque Torre excursion. For us the walk around the towers was even more special as at that time (between 4 to 5 pm) there were no other tourists except of few guys climbing the rocks.

This track took us 5,48h, 13km 699eg

Considering all the hiking aspects, does was arguable the best track to accomplish the Dolomites adventure.

In the evening we needed to make a final transfer to a parking called Panoramico Tre Cime where we overslept before leaving the Dolomites on Saturday morning.

On Saturday we managed to return the camper on time in Graz, although we had to clean it additionally. At the end we got also the full deposit back as the broken sun blind was covered with the Full Insurance coverage for which I opted just at the check in day.

For Thursday 26^th we agreed to visit our friends, who were staying in a camp but we also did not plan any track as we just needed to rest.

So we made a booking for a night in Camping Sas Dlacia, btw the highest campground in Dolomites and I think it was me, who then came up with a plan.

I found a place with a big lake called Alleghe, just under Monte Civeta with 3220m, being the 6th highest peak of Dolomites. The plan was accepted so we enjoyed the camping times at our lovely place before leaving it in peace.

Upon our arrival to Alleghe, we still considered an uphill cable car ride and a down hill hike. But as it was already afternoon and weather was not ideal, we decided to walk around the lake instead. From its banks we had various great views on Monte Civeta and the settlement around the lake.

https://www.bergfex.com/sommer/venetien/touren/wanderung/3904774,piani-di-pezze–restaurant-bar–terrasse–chiesa-di-san-biagio-in-alleghe–alleghe

Later back in the village we managed only a sweet break as all the kitchens were closed. On our way to the camp we stop by medieval castle ruins of Castello di Andraz.

In the evening we then enjoyed lovely company of our friends and the cosy atmosphere of the  Sas Dlacia cap, even though it was raining.

We enjoyed our new spot below the Passo Pordoi so much that we managed to get ready for the hike only at 11:00.

For Wednesday 25^th of May we have chosen the Passo Pordoi Loop.

https://www.bergfex.it/sommer/venetien/touren/wanderung/486470,passo-pordoi-loop

 The track starts at the main parking place and goes uphill towards south east. It first reaches Rifugio Sass Bece. We wanted to change it little bit and started to ascent on the ridge towards Sass Ciapel 2557 m. It turned out to be a bad idea, as the path was very narrow and exposed on both ridge sides. We had to go back to the original track and took a rest in the next Rifugio Viel del Pan 2432. The route then continued towards east, always overlooking Marmolada. Suddenly the path was again narrow and under the last steep part towards Rifugio Luigi Gorza we hesitated if we will manage to proceed. At the end we have done it, with some pain, but still. From Porta Vescovo (Rifugio Luigi Gorza) it was then a long descending track back towards Passo Pordoi but now overlooking Piz Boe.    

This track took us 6h, 15,17km 750eg

I clearly remember how thirsty hungry and wasted I was when we finaly reached our camper at the Parking space. We only prayed for our great spot from last night to be free. And luckily it was! This time we got a bath in the fresh spring and enjoyed the camping time even more.

Our hiking adventures in Dolomites started on Monday, 23^rd June at the Pampeago parking space, 1750m, where we overslept for the first time in our camper. This huge parking space dedicated to the ski slopes around was completely empty. We parked on its edge, closer to forest and just next to a lively spring. I personally slept like a baby.

The track we have chosen as a starter was supposed to start with a short cable car. That one was off, so we added some meters to the route before starting it.

https://www.bergfex.it/sommer/trentino/touren/wanderung/59647,torre-di-pisa-huette

Leaving our camper, we firstly reached Zichgalm then passing by lift station at Seggiovia Residenza we continued towards Rifugio Torre di Pisa 2671 m and to the main target Torre di Pisa.

Descenting we headed towards Oberholz, passed Malga Mayrl and rejterjoch and crossing one of the slope reached over camper just before the rain started.

The track took us 5h, 14,3km, 958 eg

We took a short break and get ready for transfer to our next hiking stage. Driving down the Pampeago pass, I had an idea to save some petrol and roll down without a gear. Suddenly some bad smell and a smoke was appeared by the wheels. Luckily there was a place to stop where we watched the brakes burning.

It might have been in the nick of time, we stopped the car and could still continue in the journey.

In one hour we arrived to Sella Pass 2218m and the caravan parking by Rifugio Carlo Valentini.