Travenanzes valley

Scheda

Segnavia: 

412, 402, 404, 401. 408

Data del rilievo: 

16/12/2011

Foto di copertina: 

Travenanzes valley © 2007 Giovanni Consigli

Tipologia Percorso: 

Traversata

Difficoltà: 

E

Periodo Consigliato: 

May to September

Tempo Complessivo: 

6h30'

Dislivello: 

574 m

Introduction

The Travenanzes Valley is one of the most wonderful of the Eastern Dolomites. The unspoilt nature, the landscape of rugged mountains, the geological shape and the memories of the Great War make it a place full of interest where the hiker can find satisfaction and fulfillment through a perfect network of well marked trails. The possible variations are many and allow you to reach out the Dolomite groups within which the valley, like a Grand Canyon is carved. The culmination of the Valley, Fork Col dei Bos is not far from the great road of the Dolomites and the Falzaregopass. Here, at the Castelletto, rocky forepart of the Tofana de Rozes, are impressive examples dating from the First World War. The effects of the outbreak of the great mine of July, 11th 1916, which shattered the seat of the Castelletto, are still visible. Quite nearly intact as are many war manufactures in the area. In the lower part, after leaving behind the Tofane and the Fanis group, the valley is shrinking and is enhanced by vegetation. The Travenanzes Hut (1965 m) is a good place to stop during the hike, while not difficult, it is very long. To enjoy all the wild beauty of the Travenanzes valley you should choose a time outside the peak summer periods when the attendance of these paths is even over. The month of June may be considered the ideal time.