Dolomiti Palaronda Ferrata 360 Tour - 8th stage
Fixed rope route
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APT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi Verified partner Explorers Choice
APT San Martino di Castrozza, Primiero e Vanoi Verified partner Explorers Choice
The Palaronda Ferrata 360 Tour is the most complete, fun and exciting experience to discover the mountain range of Pale di San Martino through a net of well maintained and well-marked via ferratas and equipped paths.
moderate
Distance 7.6 km
This Tour, designed for hikers who wants to live an unforgettable experience, covers the entire mountain range of Pale di San Martino from North to South through beautiful paths and via ferratas in about 8 days, making a reservation for one or more overnight stays at the Pale Huts.
Difficulty
A/B
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,462 m
Lowest point
1,505 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
0 km
Forested/wild trail
2.5 km
Path
3.2 km
Via ferrata
1.8 km
Unknown
0 km
Start
Rifugio Pradidali (2,262 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.244238, 11.854420
DMS
46°14'39.3"N 11°51'15.9"E
UTM
32T 720046 5125145
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Destination
San Martino di Castrozza
Turn-by-turn directions
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, 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.).
Coordinates
DD
46.244238, 11.854420
DMS
46°14'39.3"N 11°51'15.9"E
UTM
32T 720046 5125145
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Trekking boots or Trekking shoes, possibly Gore-TexStrong and snug Trekking backpack
Fleece Wind-stopper jacket and light Wind-stopper trousers
T-shirts, underwear and socks
Lightweight long trekking trousers
Heavy fleece jacket or pullover
Sun hat, warm beanie and lightweight termal gloves
Towel, sleeping bag liners
Basic First Aid Kit, blister patches
Water bottle or Thermos
Head lamp and pocketknife
Information material and map
Telescopic trekking poles (optional)
Sunscreen, photocamera
Climbing Kit (carabiners, thin ropes, descender)
Climbing helmet
Harness
Mountaineering gloves
Difficulty
A/B
moderate
Distance
7.6 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
332 m
Descent
1,090 m
Highest point
2,462 m
Lowest point
1,505 m
Statistics
2D
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Maps and trails
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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