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Val Canali – Rifugio Pradidali

Mountain tour · Pala Group
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This is the main route to get to the rifugio Pradidali, located at the foot of the imposing Cima Canali peak
moderate
Distance 5.3 km
3:20 h
1,192 m
119 m
2,263 m
1,188 m
The route runs along one of the most famous valleys in the Pala group, passing the base of several rocky mountain sides where some legendary alpine feats have gone down in history.
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ApT San Martino
Update: August 13, 2019
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,263 m
Lowest point
1,188 m
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Safety information

Choose the route according to your experience and your physical preparation: start with short distances first!

The more, the merrier: leaving alone for a hike can be risky, travel with at least one other person, the experience of a Trekking is better when shared with friends and family!

Program your Trekking in advance, check trails and paths on the maps, have a look online to find out more about your itinerary, ask somebody who already walked the same route.

Prepare your backpack: have a look at our check-list to be sure you already packed all the equipment you may need during the Trekking!

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast.

If you really want to try the experience of a Trekking but you don’t feel ready to do it by your own,  just ask one of our Alpine Guides!

Try to estimate an average journey-time of every route, considering the physical condition of each member of the group.

Inform the Hut owner or who is waiting for you at home about your time of arrival and the itinerary.

Keep your eyes open: while you’re walking, check the number of each footpath, but don’t forget to enjoy nature and its magic!

A plan B is always a good idea! Organize an alternative route in case of bad weather or unforeseen event: go back if it’s necessary, play it safe!

Please note that the practicability of the itineraries in a mountain environment is strictly linked to the contingent conditions and is therefore influenced by natural phenomena, environmental changes and weather conditions. For this reason, the information contained in this page may have changed. Before leaving for a tour, make sure the path you will approach is still accessible by contacting the owner of the mountain hut, the alpine guides or the visitor centres of the nature parks, the info offices of the local tourist board.

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Coordinates:
DD
46.217148, 11.877812
DMS
46°13'01.7"N 11°52'40.1"E
UTM
32T 721958 5122200
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Turn-by-turn directions

From the town of Sabbionade, near the Cant del Gal and La Ritonda hotels, you climb up initially along a forestry road and then, a path, the floor of the Val Pradidali, dotted with fir, larch and pine trees, dominated by the imposing walls of the Sass Maor and the Cima Canali peak. With the path for Malga Pradidali on the right, continue on the left side of the valley floor towards the head of the valley as far as Pedemonte where the path converges with route 719 as well. The wide path with tight turns and a crossing - a slightly exposed section - goes back up the rocky section at the base of the overhanging south wall of the Pala Canali. Once past the fork with the Sedole path, you continue on grassy slopes, scree and rocky crags - short sections with cable handrails - rising up gradually towards the centre of the valley. There is a small grassy terrace surrounded by an incredibly beautiful view of the Dolomites just before you start the last uphill climb to the Rifugio Pradidali which can be reached via a short deviation on route 715. The way back is via the route you came up.

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Parking

Parking at Cant del Gal Restaurant

Coordinates

DD
46.217148, 11.877812
DMS
46°13'01.7"N 11°52'40.1"E
UTM
32T 721958 5122200
w3w 
///decides.zilch.agencies
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Hiking boots

Mountain wear including windproof jacket and a change of underwear

Gloves and cap

Backpack and water bottle

Sleeping bag

Camera

Sun cream and sunglasses

Walking poles


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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.3 km
Duration
3:20 h
Ascent
1,192 m
Descent
119 m
Highest point
2,263 m
Lowest point
1,188 m
Scenic Refreshment stops available Secured passages

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