Route description

Departure from the parking lot of the Cabinovia Colverde in San Martino di Castrozza, and ascent by cablecar up to Rifugio Colverde (2,000 m.a.s.l.). From there, follow path 712 (dei Finanzieri) to Passo Rolle (parking lot of the Castellazzo chairlift/Baita Segantini) and walk up path 710 to Baita Segantini (2,174 m.a.s.l.). From there, walk down into Val Venegia towards Pian della Vezzana (2,010 m.a.s.l.) and then gently uphill along trail 749 to Passo di Venegiota. Then continue to the right along path 751 following the route of the Alta Via Dolomiti n. 2, following the eastern slope of Mulaz until you reach, after a short equipped section, the Mulaz Hut (2,571 m.a.s.l.).

Alternatively, if you leave in the afternoon, it is possible to take a shorter way to the Hut following the path 710 “Quinto Scalet” which from Pian della Vezzana goes up to Passo del Mulaz (2,619 m.a.s.l.) and then goes down to Mulaz Hut. Once reached the Mulaz Pass, it is possible to reach the peak (2,906 m.a.s.l.) following traces and red signs in about 40 minutes to enjoy a splendid panorama on the whole chain of the Pale di San Martino and on the surrounding peaks.

Route description

From Mulaz Hut (2,571 m.a.s.l.), walk uphill southward towards Forcella Margherita (2,655 m.a.s.l.) along path 703, at the bottom of Cima del Focobon. After about half an hour, take the via ferrata that leads to Passo delle Farangole (2,814 m.a.s.l.) and then walk down along the Val Grande towards Val delle Comelle, on the route of the Alta Via delle Dolomiti n. 2 to an altitude of 2,290 m.a.s.l. Then go along the northern side of Val delle Comelle slightly uphill to reach Pian dei Cantoni (2,313 m.a.s.l.) and then go up to Rifugio Rosetta (2,581 m.a.s.l.).

Possible variation: from Val Grande, before descending towards the Comelle ravine, take path 716 towards Brunner bivouac (2,667 m.a.s.l.) and then up towards Cima della Vezzana (3,192 m.a.s.l., the highest of the Pale di San Martino group) along the via ferrata Gabitta d’Ignoti. From Cima Vezzana, go down towards Passo Travignolo and then through Val dei Cantoni along path 716, to go up to Passo Bettega (2,660 m.a.s.l.) and then reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and Rosetta Hut (2,581 m.a.s.l.).

Route description

From the Rosetta Hut walk downhill on the 701 path towards San Martino di Castrozza, once at an altitude 2,300 metres above sea level, take the 712 path (also called “dei Finanzieri” path) until you get to the start of the Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala, a recently renovated via ferrata. This very panoramic and lofty via ferrata goes up the southern side of Cimon della Pala and allows you to reach the Fiamme Gialle bivouac (3,005 m.a.s.l.). From the bivouac, walk downhill towards Passo del Travignolo (2,935 m.a.s.l.), to admire the wonderful view on the Val Venegia and the route of the first day of the Tour. To get back to Rosetta Hut, walk down Val dei Cantoni on the 716 path to climb up to Passo Bettega (2,660 m.a.s.l.) and then reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Hut.

Possible variation: From Passo del Travignolo, in about one hour it is possible to climb up to the top of the near Cima della Vezzana (3,192 m.a.s.l.) following the 716 path, and reach the highest peak of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino.

Route description

From the Rosetta Hut (2,581 m.a.s.l.) walk on the 702 path down to Col dele Fede (2,278 m.a.s.l.), keep left and take the 715 path up to Passo di Ball (2,443 m.a.s.l.). From the Pass, go up on the 714 path along the Nico Gusela equipped path to reach the saddle called Forcella Stephen and the nearby Cima di Val di Roda (2,791 m.a.s.l.), from where it is possible to enjoy the breathtaking panorama of San Martino di Castrozza. Climb down to the spot called Porton (2,480 m.a.s.l.) on the 714 path and then take the 739 path and the Velo della Madonna via ferrata until you get to the namesake Hut (2,358 m.a.s.l.).

Route description

From the Velo della Madonna Hut, go up to Cima della Stanga (2.550 m.a.s.l.) along the 742 path (also called “del Cacciatore” path)  walking down the Val Pradidali under the impressive eastern face of Sass Maor. Once you get to the spot called Pedemonte (also “Pòrtela” 1.627 m.a.s.l.) follow the 709 path towards the ruins of Malga Pradidali (1.428 m.a.s.l.) to finally reach Malga Canali (1.302 m.a.s.l.). Continue on the forest road and follow the trail sign number 707 up to an altitude of 1.428 metres; from here, climb up to Treviso “Canali” Hut (1.634 m.a.s.l.).

Possible variation: an option to fill your day once you get to the Treviso “Canali” Hut, is to climb on the nearby via ferrata called “del Canalone”, just 5 minutes far from the Hut, the 720 path will then lead you back to the Hut in about 2 hours.

Route description

From the Treviso “Canali” Hut follow the 707 path towards Passo Canali, in about 2 hours take the Fiamme Gialle via ferrata to get to the bivouac called Bivacco Reali (2.595 m.a.s.l.). From Bivacco Reali it is possible to reach, in a walk of about one hour, the top of Croda Granda (2.849 m.a.s.l.). To return to the Hut, follow the trail which from Croda Granda runs along the southern crest towards Bivacco Menegazzi and the saddle of Forcella delle Mughe (2.244 m.a.s.l.); from here, pass the crest and go downhill to get back to the Treviso “Canali” Hut (1.634 m.a.s.l.).

Route Description

From the Treviso Hut go down along the 707 path to reach, after about 30 minutes, the 711 path. Climb along the 711 path up to the bivouac called Bivacco Minazio (2.250 m.a.s.l.) and get to Passo delle Lede (2.695 m.a.s.l.). From the Pass, walk on the short equipped path which runs along Val Pradidali and then crosses the 709 path, a trail which in about one hour walk allows you to reach the Pradidali Hut (2.278 m.a.s.l.).

Route description

From the Pradidali Hut proceed towards the Velo della Madonna Hut following the 739 trail sign; after a 30-minute walk, take the via ferrata called Ferrata del Porton. Once on the top of the via ferrata you will get to the panoramic spot called Porton (2,480 m.a.s.l.) to enjoy the beautiful view of San Martino di Castrozza, the final destination of the Palaronda Ferrata 360. Go down following the 739b path and then descend the via ferrata “dela Vecia”, walking on the 721 path first and then on the 702 path to finally reach San Martino di Castrozza (1,450 m.a.s.l.).