Dolomiti Genuine Trekking Trail

The Dolomiti Genuine Trekking Trail…where your heart is your backpack, ready to be filled with endless emotions!

PERIOD-TIMES-ROUTES

Information on the Dolomiti Genuine Trekking Trail and leaflets with a description of the 6 itineraries, complete with map and technical info, can be requested from the PromoFalcade Dolomiti Consortium in the centre of Falcade.

RECOMMENDED PERIODS:
1 September – 20 December
1 March – 30 June

RECOMMENDED DEPARTURE TIME FOR THE VARIOUS STAGES::
08:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m.

From the top of the Gares valley, continue for 7 km until you reach Canale d’Agordo, the birthplace of the Blessed Pope Albino Luciani, From here, continue along a fine path through the woods, along the old Cavallera road that runs alongside the Biois torrent for 5 km, until you come to the lush green Falcade plain.
Head into the centre of Falcade, and take Riva de San Bastian, the old mule track that once linked the valley bottom with the Falcade Alto neighbourhood.
Continue until the village of Somor, and take the attractive Coste path that links the villages at the top of the Valley. At the end of the path, cross the bridge over the Gavon torrent, which will take you to the neighbourhoods of Canes/Marmolada/Sappade.

The route starts out along the geological path marked with a number of information boards, and continues from the Barezze waterfall to Meneghina. Continue past the farm and the little church of Jore, and from here take the path for the Casogn de le Vai until you reach Sappade.
Stop briefly in this village, in a beautiful, sunny position, to admire some haylofts that have been successfully converted into attractive homes. After a packed lunch, move on through Tabiadon di Val – Cajada, and uphill to Colmean.

From here, there are two possible options:
Head on to the Baita dei Cacciatori for dinner and an overnight stay (mountain hut at 1751 m a.s.l., add 1h00 to the route);
Walk to Hotel Felice in Caviola and stay there overnight.

This stage is a round-trip route around Col di Frena, the hill on which the hamlets that make up Canale d’Agordo are located.
The villages of Carfon, Fregona, Feder and Vallada are linked by paths and mule tracks.
As you walk along them, through the conifer woods, you can breathe in the atmosphere of days gone by, and admire the many different kinds of mountain architecture.
From Caviola, walk through the woods to Fregona, and then along a path to Carfon. From here, head down towards Vallada Agordina, past the marvellous village of Cogul, which boasts one of the finest views out towards Monte Civetta.
Continue on up towards the Lagazzon saddle, the departure point for hikes towards the Cime d‘Auta. From here, continue along the route to get back onto the road for Caviola.

From Caviola, walk towards La Mora along the no. 346 Passo di San Pellegrino provincial road. From here, take the local asphalt road to Carfon and continue to Gaer, like the previous day.
Take the asphalt road down to the village of Sachet, then head up to the church of San Simon (path number V8). This church is a national monument, and contains works by Paris Bordone. Guided tours available.
Double back to Sachet, where you can have lunch at the L’Ariet restaurant (or eat a packed lunch). From Sachet, take path no. V13 and then V12 for the San Tomaso saddle.
From the San Tomaso saddle, go down towards Celat along the Miniature Dolomites route, the only place where you can admire all the mountain ranges that make up the UNESCO Dolomites, thanks to the sculptures made from dolomite rock scattered along the way. Option to take a 1-hour detour for Piz Croce, to admire the 360-degree views from the top that take in Monte Civetta and Monte Pelsa, the Pale di San Lucano, the Pale di San Martino and the Marmolada.
Carry on along the Miniature Dolomites route until you reach Celat, the main neighbourhood of San Tomaso Agordino, where you’ll find the Off Line pizzeria.
Here you can visit the 18th-century church, the Planetarium with a digital telescope, or enjoy a thrilling zipline experience in complete safety, with views of Monte Civetta.
You can also try your hand at indoor climbing, at Vertik Area Dolomiti.

This itinerary is feasible from June to October only, when there is no snow and when the Sasso Bianco Refuge may be open.
This is a more challenging route than the others, due to the high elevation gain, but your efforts will be rewarded by the magnificent views!
Compared to the other stages, which run through the villages on the valley bottom, this route climbs up to the 1840 m altitude of the refuge, perched on a splendid grassy terrace dotted with characteristic haylofts.
The marvellous views of the north-west face of Monte Civetta makes this a truly special place, a paradise for those seeking peace and quiet.
From Celat, the route climbs up towards Mezzavalle and Costa di Mezzo, to the village of Costoia. From here, take the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) path that leads to the Sasso Bianco Refuge. After lunch, return through the village of Piaia, then head towards Pecol, Costa di Mezzo and Mezzavalle, and back to Celat.

From San Tomaso Agordino, go down through the villages of Tocol and Fontanelle to Cencenighe Agordino.
From here, go back up to the charming little neighbourhoods of Chenet and Bastiani, from which the “Troi de le lal“ starts out. The charcoal pits along this trail were an invaluable resource for the area in the past.
From Bastiani, head up a steep mule track; in about 15/20 minutes, you’ll reach the ancient neighbourhood of Bricol (1097 m). The clearly indicated route winds its way through a total of 29 Iàl; these charcoal pits are all marked with their name and number on the tables provided.
The route leads back to Cencenighe, where the Sherpa bus will take you back to your car, or to the start of the trekking trail.

GENERAL INFO ON THE DOLOMITI GENUINE TREKKING TRAIL EXPERIENCE PACKAGE

THE PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Bed and breakfast in the various accommodation facilities
• Insurance
• Dolomiti Genuine Trekking Trail Guide
• Maps of the itinerary and the paths
• Luggage transfer service

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch and/or dinner in the various accommodation facilities or any packed lunches prepared there on request
• Entry tickets and/or guides at the various points of interest

For info on the DOLOMITI GENUINE TREKKING TRAIL EXPERIENCE:

Consorzio PromoFalcade Dolomiti

Phone : 0039 334 7230117

Mail : info@falcadedolomiti.it

SHERPA BUS SERVICE

The convenient Sherpa bus service allows you to move from one stage to the next without worrying about your luggage, which you’ll find waiting for you at the start of the next stage.

Between the second and the third stage and the fourth and the fifth stage, you’ll be staying in the same place overnight, so luggage transport won’t be necessary.

For INFO about SHERPA BUS
TAXI ALLEGHE DOLOMITES COMPANY – Gaiardi Gian Luca
Phone 0039 3406796016
Mail: info@taxialleghe.com

PROJECT PARTNER

ALPINE PEARLS – Active mobility holidays
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