Guided hiking tour in the Dolomites - hut to hut through Marmolada, Sella and Sassolungo

This is one of the most renowned itineraries of the Dolomites. It leads to the discovery of the most scenic landscapes of Val di Fassa while enjoying an extraordinary variety of natural sceneries. 

The itinerary we are presenting you goes from Marmolada, the largest glacier of the Dolomites, to Viel del Pan, the vast alpine pastures overlooking Lake Fedaia to then reach the desert of layered rocks in the heart of Sella mountain group. From here the conquer of Piz Boè begins. With its 3.152 m a.s.l. Piz Boè represents the highest peak of Sella massif, although it is considered one of the 3-thousander dolomitic peaks most easily accessible. The route continues crossing the wild Val Lasties to then reach the imposing walls of Sassolungo and finally dive in the fairytale meadows of Val Duron.

Three dolomites groups connected in a single hut to hut hiking tour which passes through the iconic symbols of Val di Fassa.

Program details 

• Day 1 - MARMOLADA GLACIER
  Ascent: +640m. Descent: -640m. Distance:6,5km. Hiking time: 4h30.
  At 08:30 meeting with the Mountain Guide and short briefing on the programm. Private transfer to Fedaia Pass (1.700 m) and departure towards the hut at the foot of Marmolada Glacier. You will walk on an Austo-Hungarian military path carved in the rocks by the Russian prisoners during the Great War. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.626 m). 
   
• Day 2 - VIEL DEL PAN
  Ascent: +450m. Descent: -120m. Distance: 6km. Hiking time: 3h.
  Descend to Lake Fedaia from where you continue towards Padon ridges to then undertake one of the most scenic trails of the Dolomites: the Viel del Pan. This trail retraces an ancient route beaten by bread merchants between Veneto and Trentino crossing vast grassy slopes near the ridge line. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.432 m).
   
• Day 3 - PIZ BOÈ PEAK
  Ascent: +165m. Descent: -330m. Distance: 6km. Hiking time: 3h.
  Skirting the eastern wall of sass Becè you descend to Pordoi Pass (2.239 m) and from here a lift leads you to the summit of Sass Pordoi (2.864 m): This beautiful location is also known as "the Dolomites' terrace" for its characteristic overhanging shape and the grandiose panorama that ranges from the nearby Dolomite groups to the Ortles Cevedale and the Austrian Alps. Crossing a lunar landscape you will reach the refuge at the foot of Piz Boè (3.152 m), the highest peak of the Sella group. The conquer of the summit is optional, the trail is parly equipped but doesn't present technical difficulties (optional conquer of Piz Boè 1h30 +280m -280m 3km).  Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.873 m).
   
• Day 4 - SELLA PASS
  Ascent: +300m. Descent: -1000m. Distance: 8km. Hiking time: 5h.
  Crossing Sella plateau, you will reach Forcella Antersass to then undertake the long descent into the wild Val Lasties until Sella Pass, well-known boarder between Val di Fassa and Val Gardena. Last short stretch towards the hut (2.218 m) located at the foot of Sassolungo. Dinner and overnight stay at hut. 
   
• Day 5 - FRIEDRICH AUGUST ROUTE
  Ascent: +150m. Descent: -300m. Distance: 6km. Hiking time: 3h.
  Short ascent to Col Rodella where the beautiful Friedrich August Route starts. This pleasant trail develops at high altitude and leads underneath the majestic walls of Sassolungo and Sasso Piatto. Dinner and overnight stay in hut (2.300 m).
   
• Day 6 - VAL DURON
  Ascent: +50m. Descent: -500m. Distance: 10km. Hiking time: 3h.
  You head in direction of Denti di Terrarossa until Duron Pass (2.168 m); the trail is mostly flat and presents along the ridge some clefts which offer superb views on Alpe di Siusi and Odle. From the pass begins the descent across the meadows of Val Duron nestled between Sassolungo and Catinaccio mountain ranges. Arrived at Rifugio Micheluzzi short transfer back to Campitello di Fassa.

Additional clarifications

The program could be changed at the discretion of the Campo Base Team / Mountain Guide (UIAGM certified) based on weather conditions and snow levels, maintaining unaltered, however, the basic structure and the aims of the proposal.

Due to the accident on the Marmolada glacier, the itinerary of the first day will undergo the changes necessary to guarantee the safety of the participants.

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