Long-distance trail
DOLOMITES ALTA VIA 3
Niederdorf to San Vito di Cadore
Südtirolalpin
IFMGA certified mountain and ski guides
South Tyrolean Mountain and Ski Guides Association
Email suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Price from:
€700
per person for 5 or more participants
Duration:
5 days
Dolomites High Route No. 3 – Niederdorf to San Vito di Cadore
On the Dolomites Alta Via No. 3, the Way of the Chamois, we travel like the animals this tour is named after – perfectly adapted to the high mountains – through a rocky, at times exposed and incredibly impressive landscape.
5 days · Difficulty C (via ferrata)
The Dolomites Alta Via No. 3, also known as the Way of the Chamois, leads from Niederdorf to Longarone through the Eastern Dolomites. On our section we experience exactly what the name promises: plenty of rock, repeatedly exposed passages and a route that demands sure-footedness but rewards it with a wild Dolomite landscape.
Much like the chamois, perfectly adapted to the high mountains, we will make our way along this long-distance trail through cols and valleys and over passes with superb views. The character of the tour keeps changing: from long approaches across quiet high plateaus to distinctly more alpine terrain in the Sorapiss group.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- All organisation and guiding by an IFMGA certified mountain and ski guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs for participants:
- 4 nights in huts with half board
- Taxi from San Vito di Cadore to Niederdorf
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Expenses (huts, taxi) for the mountain guide
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per item)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
5 days
Meeting point:
Niederdorf
Requirements
Requirements:
- Good fitness for daily stages with 1,500 metres of ascent and 7 hours of walking
- Sure-footedness and a head for heights
- Some climbing experience
- Easy climbing sections and a grade C via ferrata to master
PRICE
Participants:
max. 5 people
Price from
€700
per person for 5 or more participants
Due to the great popularity of the Dolomites Alta Via trails, you need to enquire at least six months before the planned start of the tour, otherwise the huts along the route will be fully booked.
PROGRAMME
Day 1: From Niederdorf to Plätzwiese
We start in Niederdorf and hike through the Putzgraben, past the Putzalm and on up to the Sarlsattel. On the way to our first accommodation we have to cross two more cols, the Flodigen Sattel and the Kirchler Scharte. The trail takes us past the Dürrenstein to the Plätzwiese.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 1,450 m | ↓ 600 m
⌂ Plätzwiese (2,000 m)
Day 2: To the hut on Monte Piano
The second stage is the most demanding in terms of stamina, with 1,550 metres of ascent and 1,300 metres of descent to cover. The route first leads us down through the Helltal to Landro and then up the opposite side to Monte Piano. Soon afterwards we reach our destination for the day, Rifugio Bosi.
Walking time: 7 h | ↑ 1,550 m | ↓ 1,300 m
⌂ Rifugio Bosi (2,205 m)
Day 3: To Rifugio Vandelli
From the hut we first descend to the road and then walk up through Val Popena Alta to the Forcella Popena. Beyond it we reach Passo Tre Croci and follow path 215 to Rifugio Vandelli, right next to Lake Sorapiss. This stage is particularly scenic and takes us step by step deeper into the world of the Sorapiss group.
Walking time: 6.5 h | ↑ 950 m | ↓ 1,250 m
⌂ Rifugio Vandelli (1,928 m)
Day 4: Through the Sorapiss massif
The fourth day brings the most technically demanding stage, right through the Sorapiss massif. Past the lake, we head up to the Forcella Sora la Cengia del Banco. The terrain becomes rougher, and we climb via the Sentiero Francesco Berti with its via ferrata sections up to the Forcella del Bivacco. Passing the Bivacco Slataper, we follow path 246 to Rifugio San Marco.
Walking time: 7 h | ↑ 900 m | ↓ 1,000 m | Difficulty: C (via ferrata)
⌂ Rifugio San Marco (1,823 m)
Day 5: Descent to San Vito
On the last day, our stage leads from Rifugio San Marco down to San Vito di Cadore. Here a taxi picks us up and takes us back to our cars in Niederdorf. A short final day, but after the previous stages certainly not one to be taken lightly.
Walking time: 2 h | ↓ 800 m
Any changes to the programme that may become necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, availability of accommodation, etc.) are always made in consultation with the participants.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Who is the Alta Via 3 suitable for?
The tour is suitable for hikers with good stamina who feel at home on rocky terrain and are sure-footed. For the via ferrata section on day 4, you should already have some via ferrata experience.
How demanding is the via ferrata on this traverse?
The crux of the tour is the Sentiero Francesco Berti, graded C. It is not an endless sport via ferrata, but it does require sure footing, a calm head and experience on steeper, exposed terrain.
What equipment do I need?
You will receive the detailed packing list with the confirmation email. Above all, you will need sturdy mountain boots and, for the via ferrata day, a via ferrata set and helmet. Any missing equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
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