{"id":11011,"date":"2022-07-17T12:37:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-17T12:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/?p=11011"},"modified":"2025-01-14T16:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T15:57:11","slug":"col-de-la-puina-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"Col De La Puina &#8211; A Beautiful Autumn Half-Day Hike In The Italian Dolomites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#12_Things_to_Know_About_the_Col_De_La_Puina_Day_Hike\" >12 Things to Know About the Col De La Puina Day Hike<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#1_Col_De_La_Puina_hike_the_stats\" >1. Col De La Puina hike: the stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#2_Where_is_Col_De_La_Puina\" >2. Where is Col De La Puina?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#Where_to_stay_nearby\" >Where to stay nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#3_The_map_of_the_Col_De_La_Puina_hike\" >3. The map of the Col De La Puina hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#4_How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Col_De_La_Puina\" >4. How challenging is the hike to Col De La Puina?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#5_The_best_month_to_hike_Col_De_La_Puina\" >5. The best month to hike Col De La Puina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#6_How_to_get_to_the_trailhead\" >6. How to get to the trailhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#7_The_highlights_of_the_Col_De_La_Puina_hike\" >7. The highlights of the Col De La Puina hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#8_Facilities_along_the_trail\" >8. Facilities along the trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#9_Col_De_La_Puina_short_trail_description\" >9. Col De La Puina: short trail description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#10_What_to_bring_and_wear_on_a_hike\" >10. What to bring and wear on a hike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#11_Other_hikes_and_places_to_experience_nearby\" >11. Other hikes and places to experience nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#More_travel_and_hiking_resources_in_the_Dolomites\" >More travel and hiking resources in the Dolomites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/col-de-la-puina-hike\/#Support_my_website\" >Support my website!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\">When I search for new hikes in the Dolomites, one of the most important criteria is the views-to-effort ratio. Generally speaking, the more effort you put into the hike, the better the views you will get. However, the Col De La Puina hike will reward you with fantastic vistas without straining your legs too much! Quick and painless is what I like to call these types of hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Things_to_Know_About_the_Col_De_La_Puina_Day_Hike\"><\/span>12 Things to Know About the Col De La Puina Day Hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Col_De_La_Puina_hike_the_stats\"><\/span>1. <strong>Col De La Puina hike: the stats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-153-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"A hike approaching Col De La Puina in the Italian Dolomites\" class=\"wp-image-11073\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-153-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-153-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-153-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-153.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance roundtrip<\/strong> &#8211; 7.6 km \/ 4.7 mi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time required<\/strong> &#8211; &nbsp;2.5 &#8211; 3 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Ascent<\/strong> &#8211; 550 m \/ 1800 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go<\/strong>: June &#8211; October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of hike<\/strong> &#8211; out and back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5AaZ6WBpUMj1Zwtt9\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5AaZ6WBpUMj1Zwtt9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parcheggio Rifugio Citta Di Fiume<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trail number<\/strong>: 467<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topo Map:<\/strong> Tabacco map no. 015<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_is_Col_De_La_Puina\"><\/span>2. <strong>Where is Col De La Puina?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-111-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11077\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-111-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-111-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-111.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Col De La Puina is a ridgeline located just north of Mount Pelmo, one of the highest peaks in the Dolomites. To the east, it looks into the Fiorentina Valley and to the North into the Zoldo Valley. The nearest towns to the trailhead are Pescul and Mareson-Pecol, both ski resort towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Col De La Puina features on my <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/autumn-road-trip-itinerary-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11322\">7-10 day autumn road trip across the Dolomites<\/a>. Make sure to check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_nearby\"><\/span>Where to stay nearby <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Val Fiorentina<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the quiet forest location of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/ca-39-del-bosco.en.html?group_adults=2&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;auth_success=1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/ca-39-del-bosco.en.html?group_adults=2&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;auth_success=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Ca&#8217;del Bosco<\/a> in Selva Di Cadore or the mountain views and spa in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/orso-grigio.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/orso-grigio.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Orso Grigio<\/a> in Pescul.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Val Di Zoldo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel at home in the aparthotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-civetta.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/residence-civetta.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Residence Civetta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alleghe (My Pick)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a breath of fresh air from the balcony of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/appartamenti-villa-edelweia.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/appartamenti-villa-edelweia.en.html?aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Edelweiss<\/a> overlooking the turquoise lake Alleghe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_map_of_the_Col_De_La_Puina_hike\"><\/span>3. <strong>The map<\/strong> of the Col De La Puina hike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the path I followed from the car park to the summit. If you want to carry a tangible topo map, I recommend picking one up in tourist stores, sports shops, or information centres all over the Dolomites. Look for the Tabacco Map no. 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1mAytU6GTx9QDXY63NK6GoiE2DN_Hqx4&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_challenging_is_the_hike_to_Col_De_La_Puina\"><\/span>4. <strong>How challenging is the hike to Col De La Puina?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-101-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11078\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-101-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-101-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-101.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike is deceptively easy until the Citta di Fiume refuge, but it gets steeper and more strenuous once you step off the official trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the second part of the trail, I would classify it as a moderately challenging hike. Luckily, the total elevation gain is only 550 meters. This isn\u2019t much for the Dolomiti standards, making it one of the more accessible little summits to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_best_month_to_hike_Col_De_La_Puina\"><\/span>5. The best month to hike Col De La Puina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"The views from the Cold De la Puina day hike in the Italian Dolomites\" class=\"wp-image-11075\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-139.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The route to Col De La Puina is passable between the summer and autumn, between June and October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being surrounded by valleys filled with larch trees\u2014the only coniferous tree that changes colours and then loses its needles during the autumn season\u2014this day hike comes to life in the second part of October.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to those trees, the path to Col De La Puina is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-autumn-day-hikes-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my favourite autumn hikes in the Dolomites<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_to_get_to_the_trailhead\"><\/span>6. <strong>How to get to the trailhead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-195-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11062\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-195-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-195-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-195-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-195.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting to the trailhead by car<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Val Fiorentina<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The trailhead to Col De La Puina is only a 10-minute drive by car from Selva Di Cadore or a 6-minute drive from Pescul on road number 251. Both villages are located in Fiorentina Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Val Di Zoldo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are coming from Mareson\u2014Pecol in Val di Zoldo, the drive takes 13 minutes and passes over the Staulanza mountain pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting to the trailhead by bus<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus no. 10, operated by the Dolomiti Bus company, runs between Pescul and the villages in Val di Zoldo. It starts running in approximately mid-June and continues to operate during summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your exit stop will be <em>Passo Staulanza<\/em>, from where you can reach Rifugio Citta Di Fiume by hiking along path no. 472. You will get to the hut in around 45 minutes. It\u2019s a slightly longer approach to the refuge than from the parking lot but with less elevation gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the bus schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycicero.it\/dolomiti-bl\/TPWebPortal\/en\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mycicero.it\/dolomiti-bl\/TPWebPortal\/en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_highlights_of_the_Col_De_La_Puina_hike\"><\/span><strong>7. The highlights of the Col De La Puina hike<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"11071\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-259.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11071\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-259.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-259-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-259-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-259-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"11068\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-327.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11068\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-327.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-327-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-327-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-327-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part of the Col De La Puina hike is the views of Mount Pelmo, which start very early. The higher you climb, the better the views get. Once you reach the summit, you will be in awe of the towering mountain right in front of you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, my absolute highlight was the valleys below filled with orange and yellow Larch trees. I think my timing for this hike couldn\u2019t have been more perfect!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, if you happen to be there at sunset and the visibility is good, you will see the summit of Mount Antelao, the second-highest peak in the Dolomites, bathing in the last rays of sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Facilities_along_the_trail\"><\/span>8. <strong>Facilities along the trail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-1-Day-5-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7214\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-1-Day-5-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-1-Day-5-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-1-Day-5-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Alta-Via-1-Day-5-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rifugio Cita Di Fiume with Monte Pelmo in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rifugiocittadifiume.it\/?lang=en\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rifugiocittadifiume.it\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rifugio Citta Di Fiume<\/a> is the only hut along the hike to Col De La Puina, and it offers overnight stays. The hut is usually open between the third week of June and the third week of September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also take advantage of their restaurant and try a few local dishes or have a cold beer after the hike. The massive walls of Monte Pelmo dwarf the refuge, and the hut was built at its foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">I once spent a night here traversing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-one-guide-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alta Via 1,<\/a>&nbsp;and I remember the hut&#8217;s great atmosphere and kind staff members.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hut belongs to the Italian Alpine Club and offers discounts to its members. For more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/mountain-huts-in-the-dolomites-info\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"641\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the ins and outs of staying in mountain huts in the Dolomites<\/a>, head to my other article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Col_De_La_Puina_short_trail_description\"><\/span>9. Col De La Puina: short <strong>trail description<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"11084\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11084\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-41.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-41-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-41-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-41-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"11080\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-88.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11080\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-88.jpg 798w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-88-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-88-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-88-768x1155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"11076\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-122-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11076\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-122-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-122-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-122-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-122.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"11064\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-412-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11064\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-412-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-412-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-412-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-412.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 1: From the parking lot to rifugio Citta Di Fiume &#8211; 30-45 mins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From the parking lot trail no. 467 follows a gravel road to the Citta Di Fiume hut. You will mainly be hiking within the tree line, with a few glimpses into the Fiorentina valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple hundred meters before reaching the hut, the trail opens onto a grassy slope and the incredible Monte Pelmo. If you hike with a dog like me, keep it on the leash, particularly along this section, as cows and deer roam the nearby fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the easy part of the trail, with a very gentle incline. It will take 30-45 minutes to reach the hut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 2: From rifugio Citta Di Fiume to the Col De La Puina ridgeline &#8211; 45-60 mins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach the refuge, continue up path no. 467 for 10-15 minutes until you see a path veering off from the gravel road onto an unmarked trail. I will admit it cannot be easy to choose the correct trail as there are many cow-made trails beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important information is that as soon as you veer off the path, you should follow a wide ridgeline. As you climb higher, the ridgeline gets narrower. It will help if you study my map beforehand and zoom into the satellite image of the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last hundred meters before the summit get pretty steep. Since this is an unofficial trail, there are no red-painted marks to guide you, which are always present on the official hiking paths in the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 3: Col De La Puina to the parking lot &#8211; 60-90 mins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this is an out-and-back trail, you will follow the same path to return to your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_to_bring_and_wear_on_a_hike\"><\/span>10. <strong>What to bring and wear on a hike<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-393-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11066\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-393-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-393-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-393-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Col_De_La_Peina-393.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jasper and I, with Mount Antelao in the back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/1500_1500_90\/142-0189\/salewa-womens-wildfire-edge-approach-shoes-detail-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salewa Wildfire Edge Approach Shoes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My go-to pair of hiking shoes for easier trails or via ferrata, where I don&#8217;t need extra ankle support. They provide excellent grip on the rock and are very durable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OgKcZ3\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OgKcZ3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/NkbGEb\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/NkbGEb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> <\/strong>(US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/710T6PmcwQL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:183px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Diamond Trekking Poles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I never leave on a trail without a pair of my trusted Black Diamond Carbon Z Poles. At 300 grams a pair, they are hard to compete with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PMIuG\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44PMIuG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/xkxPq3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/xkxPq3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51y975lX+wL._AC_SL1080_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:183px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HydraPak Hydration Bladder<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better way to stay hydrated on the trails than to have constant and direct access to your water without taking your backpack off. Thanks to its slim design, the hose coming out of the side of the bladder, and a magnet clip that makes the hose attachment easy, I find the HydraPak the best water bladder on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42KM3La\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bCHKpx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bfgcdn.com\/600_600_90\/502-6161-0211\/osprey-womens-eja-38-wanderrucksack.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Osprey 30+ Liter Backpack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>30-40 litre backpack will be more than enough to pack everything you need for a day trip in the Dolomites, with plenty of room for water and snacks and you can also use it on multiday hut-to-hut treks. I am a big fan of Osprey backpacks and currently own the Eja 38-litre. Osprey has plenty of options in this storage volume range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y6tEq8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Y6tEq8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Osprey Amazon Store<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backcountry.com\/osprey-packs-eja-38-backpack-womens?skid=OSPZ1CM-DEETEA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/vNV46v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81VKQ4lbZzL._AC_SY879._SX._UX._SY._UY_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merino Wool Socks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Merino wool fibres and their unique properties make them resistant to odours. Unlike cotton socks, merino wool socks also prevent blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Do1KfM\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DfqLJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong> (Worldwide) \/ <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/eKoGx6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/eKoGx6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a><\/strong> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Other_hikes_and_places_to_experience_nearby\"><\/span>11. <strong>Other hikes and places to experience nearby<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lake-Coldai-Hike-2-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11090\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lake-Coldai-Hike-2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lake-Coldai-Hike-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lake-Coldai-Hike-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Lake-Coldai-Hike-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-coldai-hike\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1\">Lake Coldai day hike<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lake Alleghe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/via-ferrata-degli-alleghesi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"637\">Via Ferrata Degli Alleghesi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/alta-via-one-guide-part-one\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"623\">Alta Via 1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_travel_and_hiking_resources_in_the_Dolomites\"><\/span>More travel and hiking resources in the Dolomites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/photography-dolomites\/\">Photography spots in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/regions-in-the-italian-dolomites\/\">Regions in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-itineraries\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-itineraries\/\">Itineraries for the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/via-ferratas-dolomites\/\">Via ferratas in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/italian-dolomites-day-hikes\/\">Day hikes in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/dolomites-hut-to-hut-treks\/\">Hut-to-hut treks in the Italian Dolomites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#7bdbb54f\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_my_website\"><\/span>Support my website!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi Reader! 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