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Madritsch Pass
Introduction
Martelltal is one of the most beautiful of the Stelvio National Park. It penetrates deep into the heart of the group and serves to move closer to the peaks of the node Cevedale - Gioveretto thanks to the comfortable support points of refuge Corsi and Refuge Martello. The route described here is perhaps the most beautiful of these places: long and wide, especially in the twilight of the hot summer evenings, makes for the hiker an unforgettable experience. The large crowd of walkers usually does not proceed much beyond the refuge Corsi (which can be easily reached in just over an hour from the parking) so that the long ascent is often done in the silence and solitude. The Pass Madritsch, despite of its respectable altitude, does not require crossing glaciers and therefore constitutes the major route of pedestrian access between the Martelltal and Solda Tal. Since the slope of Solda access is much faster (thanks to the funicular of the refuge City of Milan) is really advisable to do this hike from the side most remote and difficult, having, as areward, generous and spectacular landscapes.
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Tour of Cadini di Misurina
Description
Reached by chairlift the Rifugio Col de Varda (2115m) begins to walk on the trail titled to Aldo Bonacossa (nr. 117) aiming at the close of Misurina Fork which is reached with an initial climb in costs and a stretch under smooth and vertical walls and, finally, with steep switchbacks on the ground rather treacherous. From the narrow pass (about 2400m) you will overlook the Cadin of Snow, which will be descended on an aerial track equipped with ladders and wire cables. At its bottom we are in the heart of the Group of Cadini, dominated by the majestic pinnacles of Devil's Tower, the Tower of Leo and "Hunchback" The crossing valleys (called precisely Ciadin) give the feeling of being in a real maze where only the perfect signage allows to continue with confidence. After a wide circle the road proceed with steep turns and directs you left to a narrow gorge that is constantly in the shadow. This canal is climbed with the help of metal ladders and ropes to flow up to Devil's Fork (2385m). We are here at the beginning of Cadin Tocci and have a splendid view of the southern slope of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Drei Zinnen) in a tangle of peaks and pinnacles. The path is now descending, first on the left side and then, crossing to the right, along cobbled stretches across several pieces of snow that here is maintained and protected with the North exposition. The path is ending in another one, marked with the nr. 115. Follow it at right for some minutes (this trail is coming directly from Misurina) and reach the Refuge Fonda Savio (two and a half hours from the chairlift) of CAI of Trieste to 2359m., excellent base in the heart of Cadini. A stop is a must in this fantastic world of breathtaking cliffs.
We continue, therefore, leaving on the left the trace going to the Refuge Auronzo, without a mandatory ithinerary, but pointing the "Cadin della Neve" that opens majestically forward, busy with snow until late in the season. We find the plaque that announces the trailhead Durissini (path 116) and covers the entire Cadin always surrounded by huge walls (Branch of the "Nevaio" to the right and branch of "San Lucano" to the left. At the end of this valley we have the last climb, again facilitated by some artificial equipment: this is going to come out of the cadin to a little to fork (2623m), highest point of the route. Now the climb is over and you must point to the valley coming down for another steep gully, making sure to follow signs and even using many artificial equipment. The path is long and a little difficult but is rewarded with beautiful views. Further down the trail runs between rocks and shrubs and pastures announce the Refuge Città di Carpi placed at an altitude of 2110 meters. To go back to the starting point, there is now a comfortable way through forests of rhododendron bushes, and in view of the group of Marmarole: in about one hour is possible to return to the top station of the chairlift at Col de Varda.
Cartography
- Cortina d'Ampezzo e Dolomiti Ampezzane, Carta Topografica, foglio 03, 1:25000, Casa Editrice Tabacco, 2006
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Refuge Benevolo
Introduction
Long and very rewarding journey that can be considered as a variant of the High way of Aosta Valley Nr. 2 which is passing to the north through the Fenêtre de Torrent. Scenically beautiful, it connects two popular Refuges, the Bezzi and the Benevolo and can easily be done in two days in linkage with some ascent to the peaks at the southern end of the Valleys Grisenche and of Rhemes (e.g. the Granta Parei or the Becca Traversiere ). It is marked by an excellent path and takes place in the vicinity of large glaciers reaching also some beautiful lakes.
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Col Rosset
Introduction
Col Rosset takes its name from a band of typically colored rocks on Nivolet side (actually a more appropriate name would be ... Col Giallet because of this yellow band) and is ideally situated between the valleys of Rhemes and Savarenche as privileged balcony on the Gran Paradiso. This crossing, in itself long enough, (coming from the Refuge Benevolo one has to face a biggest drop since a long stretch is downhill) becomes a great ride between the two valleys with the way through the entire plan Nivolet (about 7 km. in length), and offers considerable appeal and the chance to observe the flora and fauna of the National Park. Unfortunately (as in so many hikes in the Valle d'Aosta is often the case) there is another side of the coin: reaching the refuge Savoy quite close to the Col Nivolet on a summer day, coming from the hill, is an experience nothing short of shocking. We know that from the valley of Piedmont Locana (called Orco valley too) cars are allowed to reach this site and then anyone can imagine what the emotional impact for hikers coming from high altitudes to find themselves suddenly surrounded by polluting vehicles and chattering crowds of "sunday tourists" that invade every corner of available land and flock to shelters like normally people do in the bars of the big cities at happy hour time. And this is, unfortunately, a forced a passage that partially ruins the aesthetics and satisfaction of this great journey.
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