Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour NORTH
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | 3.120 m. D+ | 3.650 m. D- | DEPARTURE FROM SAN MARTINO
Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tours are experiences designed for the lovers of Via ferratas who have just a few days at their disposal or those who already visited Pale di San Martino and would like to complete the circuit. The Palaronda Explorer Tour North runs on the central-northern side of the mountain range of Pale di San Martino, the package includes several via ferratas such as the Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala, the Ferrata del Porton, and the Ferrata del Velo, in addition to several stretches on equipped paths. The tour starts and finishes in San Martino di Castrozza, while the overnight stays are intended to be at the Rosetta Hut, the Velo della Madonna Hut, and the Pradidali Hut.
Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour NORD
- Start from San Martino di Castrozza
- 3 days half-board at the Huts
- 1 Colverde ticket pass
- 1 present will be consigned at the Hut at the end of each trekking
- Information material and map
DAY 1 | FIRST LEG
San Martino di Castrozza – Rosetta Hut
- Average time of the trail: 7 h
- Height difference: Uphill 1570 m
- Height difference: Downhill 990 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: Rosetta Hut
Route description
From San Martino di Castrozza, take the Colverde Cableway and then the 712 path to reach the start of the recently renovated via ferrata called “Bolver Lugli al Cimon della Pala”. This very panoramic and lofty via ferrata goes up the southern side of Cimon della Pala and permits 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 Val Venegia. 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. To get back to the Rosetta Hut, walk down the slope of Val dei Cantoni on the 716 path and climb up to Passo Bettega (2.660 m.a.s.l.), then reach the Pale di San Martino plateau and the Hut (2.581 m.a.s.l.).
DAY 2 | SECOND LEG
Rosetta Hut – Velo della Madonna Hut
- Average time of the trail: 6 h
- Height difference: Uphill 510 m
- Height difference: Downhill 730 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: Velo della Madonna Hut
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.) and then 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 beautiful panorama of San Martino di Castrozza. Climb down until you reach 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.).
DAY 3 | THIRD LEG
Velo della Madonna Hut – Pradidali Hut
- Average time of the trail: 6 h
- Height difference: Uphill 840 m
- Height difference: Downhill 900 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: Pradidali Hut
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 the “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 Pradidali Hut (2.278 m.a.s.l.).
Alternatively, from Cima della Stanga it is possible to follow the 747 path (also called “Buzzati” path) instead of the “del Cacciatore” path, which in locality Pedemonte (Portèla) joins the original route.
DAY 4 | LAST LEG
Pradidali Hut – San Martino di C.
- Average time of the trail: 6 h
- Height difference: Uphill 200 m
- Dinner and overnight stay: not included, return to San Martino di Castrozza
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 view on San Martino di Castrozza, destination of the Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour North. 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.).
Palaronda Ferrata Explorer Tour NORD
- Start from San Martino di Castrozza
- 3 days half-board at the Huts
- 1 Colverde ticket pass
- 1 present will be consigned at the Hut at the end of each trekking
- Information material and map
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