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Sedole loop
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Despite being in one of the most well-known parts of Pale di San Martino and offering an incredible view, Forcèlla Sédole is an alternative and not very frequented route.
difficult
Distance 11 km
6:16 h
1,313 m
1,313 m
2,273 m
1,201 m
The road to reach the Forcella (forcella is a type of mountain pass) once you have left path No. 709 is rather technical with a terrain that is at times unstable but all in all not dangerous, since both sides are protected and there is no risk of fall. Once you leave path No. 709 and climb over the first forcella, the view over Valle di Primiero offered by the crossing over the natural terrace leading to Forcèlla Sédole will leave you breathless. Although the Sédole path is not considered a via ferrata, some sections of it are equipped with nails, steps, and fixed ropes.
Author’s recommendation
The ideal time to face the loop is the second half of summer, because once you leave path No. 709 (which leads to Rifugio Pradidali) you have to face a long gully mainly in the shade that at the beginning of summer could still have some snow on the ground.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
2,273 m
Lowest point
1,201 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Cardinal direction
Track types
Asphalt
0.5 km
Forested/wild trail
1.6 km
Path
8.3 km
Via ferrata
0.5 km
Safety information
This hike is not recommended for mountain beginners.Start
Restaurant La Ritonda (1,212 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.219521, 11.875446
DMS
46°13'10.3"N 11°52'31.6"E
UTM
32T 721766 5122457
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Destination
Restaurant La Ritonda
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Ritonda (located at the end of Val Canali), follow the signs No. 709 up to the sign indicating ‘Forcella delle Sedole – Sentiero Riccardo Simion’. Follow the path that goes up along two gorges to reach Forcella delle Sedole (2,298m a.s.l.). From Forcella delle Sedole, continue toward Vallon delle Lede (the same direction that leads to Bivacco Minanzio), up to the intersection with path No. 711. From the intersection, go down the path (No. 711) to reach the Ritonda
Parking
In the Ritonda area there are several paid parking spots, like all along Val Canali.Coordinates
DD
46.219521, 11.875446
DMS
46°13'10.3"N 11°52'31.6"E
UTM
32T 721766 5122457
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
A. GRECI, B. HOLZER, P. DONSBACH; Ferrate nelle Pale di San Martino, Idea Montagna Edizioni, 2015
Author’s map recommendations
Carta N° 622 Pale di San Martino - Fiera di Primiero 1:25 000: Wanderkarte mit Radrouten, Kompass.
Carta N° 22 Pale di San Martino 1:25.000, Tabacco
Equipment
Mountain backpack, comfortable and sturdyMountain boots or good hiking shoes, possibly in Gore-Tex
Windproof jacket and light windproof overtrousers
Spare t-shirts, underwear, socks
Long hiking trousers, comfortable for walking
Fleece or heavy sweater
Small first aid kit, blister plasters
Water bottle or thermos, pocket knife, and headlamp
Information material and map of the area
Telescopic poles, for those who find them comfortable
Sunscreen and camera
Reviews
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
11 km
Duration
6:16 h
Ascent
1,313 m
Descent
1,313 m
Highest point
2,273 m
Lowest point
1,201 m
Statistics
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