long-distance hiking trail
Dolomites High Trail 3
Niederdorf to San Vito di Cadore
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
700,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Dolomites High Trail No. 3: Weg der Gämsen: Similar to the chamois, which are perfectly adapted to the high mountains, we will be hiking on the Dolomites High Trail No. 3 through a rocky and partly exposed but incredibly impressive landscape.
INFO
Services
Included in the price:
- Entire organization and guidance by a state-certified mountain guide
- All necessary reservations are made in advance
Additional costs:
- 4x overnight stays in huts with half board
- Taxi ride 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 piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
5 days
Meeting point:
Niederdorf
What you need
Requirements:
- Good fitness for day hikes with 1,500 meters of elevation gain and a 7-hour hike
- Surefootedness and a head for heights
- Some climbing experience
- Easy climbing sections and a via ferrata of difficulty C must be mastered
PRICING
Participants:
max. 5 people
Prices:
From 5 people per person:
1 - 4 people:
700,- €
upon request
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Dates:
upon request
Due to the great popularity of the Dolomites high-altitude trails, it is necessary to inquire at least six months before the planned start of the tour, otherwise the huts along the route will be fully booked.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Niederdorf - Prato Piazza
We start in Niederdorf and hike through the Putzgraben past the Putzalm pasture and continue to the Sarlsattel (2,229 m). We have to overcome two more saddles, the Flodiger Sattel (2,166 m) and the Kirchler Scharte, on our way to the first accommodation. Our route takes us past the Dürrenstein to the Prato Piazza (2,000 m).
6.5 hours – ↑ 1,450 meters of elevation gain – ↓ 600 meters of elevation loss – 14 km
Day 2: Prato Piazza - Rifugio Bosi
The second stage is the most demanding in terms of fitness. We have to overcome 1,500 meters of ascent and 1,300 meters of descent. This all covers a distance of 16 kilometers, which first takes us through the Helltal valley down to Landr and then to Monte Piano on the opposite side. Soon after, we reach our destination for the day, the Rifugio Bosi (2,205 m).
7 hours – ↑ 1,500 m elevation gain – ↓ 1,300 m elevation gain – 16 km
Day 3: Rifugio Bosi - Rifugio Vandelli
From the hut, we descend to the road and through the Val Popena Alta to the Popena Saddle (2,214 m). Beyond this, we reach the Passo Tre Croci and follow trail 215 to the Rifugio Vandelli (1,928 m elevation gain) – right next to the picturesque Lake Sorapis.
6.5 hours – ↑ 1,150 meters of elevation gain – ↓ 1,400 meters of elevation gain – 17.5 km
Day 4: Rifugio Vandelli - Rifugio San Marco
On the fourth day, the most technically demanding stage follows, through the heart of the Sorapiss massif: past the lake, we ascend to the Forcella Sora la Cengia del Banco. The terrain becomes more difficult, and we ascend the Sentiero Francesco Berti (C) via ferrata – a via ferrata set and helmet are required here – to the Forcella del Bivacco. Past the Slataper Bivacco, we follow trail 246 to the Rifugio San Marco (1,823 m).
7.5 hours – ↑ 1300 meters of elevation gain – ↓ 1350 meters of elevation gain – 9.5 km
Day 5: Rifugio San Marco - San Vito di Cadore
On the final day, our stage takes us from the Rifugio San Marco down to San Vito di Cadore. A taxi will pick us up there and take us back to our cars in Niederdorf.
2 hours – ↓ 800 meters of elevation gain – 3 km
Any changes to the program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
