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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