long-distance hiking trail
Dolomites High Trail 5
Sexten to Pieve di Cadore
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
1.100,- €
ABOUT THE TOUR
Eight days through the wild Dolomites of the Marmarole.
Difficulty I (UIAA) · 8 days · Marmarole Group
Dolomites High Route No. 5 – Tizian High Route: This high route is quite demanding, especially in the second section, and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. In addition, two overnight stays in a bivouac are required.
In return, these 8 days in the Dolomites become a mountain experience you will never forget. It is precisely the contrast between serviced huts and simple bivouacs that defines the character of this traverse. The first section is still somewhat more moderate, but later the route in the Marmarole Group becomes significantly more alpine, more exposed, and more serious. If you enjoy long, wild high routes and move well even with a heavier rucksack, you will find a tour here that stays with you.
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:
- 5 overnight stays in huts with half board (2 overnight stays in bivouacs)
- Taxi ride from Pieve di Cadore back to Sesto
- Transfer to and from the meeting point
- Mountain guide expenses (huts, taxi)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment (€10 per piece of equipment)
Facts
Location:
Dolomites
Best time of year:
June - September
Duration:
8 days
Meeting point:
Sexten - Parking at the Dolomitenhof in the Fischleintal Valley (fee required)
What you need
Requirements:
- Good fitness for day hikes with 1,300 meters of elevation gain and a 7-hour hike
- Surefootedness and a head for heights
- Some sections are very exposed
- Some climbing experience
- Climbing sections up to grade II and via ferrata sections up to grade C are manageable
PRICING
Participants:
max. 4 people
Prices:
From 4 people p. p.:
1 - 3 people:
1.100,- €
upon request
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
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: Through the Bacherntal
The first stage of our 8-day tour through the eastern Dolomites leads us from the Dolomitenhof through the Bacherntal to the Zsigmondyhütte. We then continue over Forcella Giralba and beyond it to the Rifugio Carducci.
Walking time: 4 h | ↑ 1,000 m ascent | ↓ 200 m descent
⌂ Rifugio Carducci (2,297 m)
Day 2: Down and back up again
On the second day, we already leave the Sexten Dolomites behind and descend through the Val Giralba into the valley. We follow the road for a short stretch and then climb on the opposite side of the valley via trail no. 6 up to the Rifugio Monte Agudo.
Walking time: 5.5 h | ↑ 750 m ascent | ↓ 1,500 m descent
⌂ Rifugio Monte Agudo (1,573 m)
Day 3: Along the Marmarole
Another stage follows that is not especially difficult technically, taking us past the southern side of the Marmarole Group. Along the way, we first pass the Rifugio Ciareido and the Rifugio Boni before reaching our accommodation for the coming night at the Rifugio Chiggiato in the afternoon.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 850 m ascent | ↓ 500 m descent
⌂ Rifugio Chiggiato (1,911 m)
Day 4: Into the Marmarole
Now things become much more demanding again. We head right into the heart of the Marmarole Group. For the next two nights, we have to forgo the comfort of a serviced hut and stay in bivouacs. Accordingly, our rucksacks will be heavy with water and food supplies. The stage via the Sentiero degli Alpini requires absolute sure-footedness and a head for heights and includes climbing sections up to grade I. A demanding stage comes to an end when we reach the Bivacco Tiziano.
Walking time: 5 h | ↑ 900 m ascent | ↓ 500 m descent | Difficulty: I (UIAA)
▲ Bivacco Tiziano
Day 5: Continuing on demanding terrain
The second day in the Marmarole Group is no less demanding than the first. The route continues steep, exposed, and technically very challenging. The Strada Sanmarchi links the Bivacco Tiziano with the Bivacco Voltolina, the destination of the fifth stage.
Walking time: 7 h | ↑ 1,300 m ascent | ↓ 1,450 m descent
▲ Bivacco Voltolina
Day 6: Back to the hut
On this day too, the first part of the stage in particular calls for full concentration. However, once we have climbed around the Corno del Doge and reach the Val de San Vido, the terrain becomes somewhat easier again. We ascend to the Forcella Grande and beyond it to the Rifugio San Marco. Here we finally enjoy the comfort of a serviced hut again and regain our strength for the last, shorter section of the day up to the Forcella Piccola and then down to the Rifugio Pietro Galassi.
Walking time: 6 h | ↑ 1,200 m ascent | ↓ 1,200 m descent
⌂ Rifugio Pietro Galassi (2,018 m)
Day 7: Beneath Antelao
The penultimate day of this Dolomites High Route first takes us from the Rifugio Galassi past the north side of Antelao and up to the Forcella del Ghiacciaio. Continuing over the Forcella Piria, we reach the Rifugio Antelao.
Walking time: 4.5 h | ↑ 800 m ascent | ↓ 1,000 m descent
⌂ Rifugio Antelao
Day 8: Down to Cadore
Almost done: the final stage takes us without further difficulty from the Rifugio Antelao down to Pieve di Cadore, where a taxi will bring us back to Sexten to our cars in the Fischleintal.
Walking time: 2.5 h | ↓ 900 m descent
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
Who is the Tizian High Route suitable for?
The Tizian High Route is suitable for experienced mountain walkers who are confident on exposed paths. You should have good sure-footedness and a head for heights, and also be comfortable with longer stages as well as two nights in bivouacs.
How comfortable are the overnight stays along the way?
Part of the tour follows serviced huts, but we spend two nights in a bivouac. That is simply part of this traverse. It is simpler, more original, and makes the second part of the route a good deal wilder.
What equipment do I need to bring?
The detailed packing list will come with the confirmation email. Most important are a good rucksack and suitable mountain boots. Missing equipment can be hired from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
